Want to really understand the health and wellness benefits of massage? Interested in practicing massage at home or considering taking a course? Let this be your guide on everything from effleurage to epineuria.-- Explore the simple but profoundly effective power of touch, guided by the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies. Follow clear, annotated photography to master core massage techniques; understand the key disciplines, from Swedith to shiatsu, reflexology,...

Soothing, invigorating and stimulating. These are just some of the many benefits that reflexology can bring. 'Reflexology' outlines how a reflexology massage can reduce tension built-up in the body and free "blocked energy" which can otherwise lead to discomfort, illness or disease. Learn the art of Western reflexology including the application of the "zone theory", which relies on stimulating various active zones in the hands, feet and ears corresponding...

Provides a step-by-step, illustrated guide to Thai massage to do with a partner, and includes a historical background to Thai massage.

One of the most ancient of healing arts, Thai massage harmonizes the energies of body and mind. By pressing, stretching and manipulating the body, powerful healing forces are released to ease pain and stress, and correct postural alignment. This step-by-step guide teaches a fullbody treatment, highlighting the healing benefits of each technique, and also incorporates work on acupressure points, bringing additional therapeutic effects that will totally...

"Massage therapist Joan Johnston can't seem to get her life back on track. She's wallowing in grief over the accidental death of her boyfriend, Samuel, and her attitude is now seriously jeopardizing her job at Apex Inn & Spa, a Vermont institution, as well as her friendships. Then a new client, Carmen Bronze--famous for her bestselling romance novels as well as her crazy demands and flaming temper--offers Joan the chance to pay down her massage school...