This informative guide to complete massage technique includes:
- Getting started: trying out massage strokes on your own body; warming up; learning about essential oils; when and where to massage.
- Simple techniques: basic massage techniques such as effleurage and kneading are each demonstrated on different parts of the body.
- Simple massage: basic techniques are put into practice in a head-to-toe body massage.
- Further techniques: learn about pressure points; try such techniques as thumb rolling, heel pressure and percussion.
- Complete massage: a full step-by-step massage sequence shows all the techniques learnt in the book in use on each part of the body.
- Specific techniques: using massage for relief of common ailments; massage for stress; adding a sensual touch and self massage.