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Secrets of Massage

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Secrets of Massage by Cathy Meeus offers a thorough guide to the ancient art of medical massage, designed to alleviate pain, ease tension, and promote comfort. The book presents an approachable way to learn various massage techniques such as effleurage, petrissage, friction, and shiatsu through full colour photographs, illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions. Additionally, it includes guidance on using essential oils and creating a calming environment, making this a complete manual for both beginners and those wishing to deepen their practice.
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This book is ideal for wellness enthusiasts, massage beginners, healthcare practitioners seeking alternative pain relief methods, and anyone interested in learning how to provide therapeutic massage with confidence and care.

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Learn to harness the power of healing massage, a practice thousands of years in the making, with this full-colour, step-by-step, guide.

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Medical massage has been used to alleviate pain for thousands of years. Now you can learn to expertly use pressure and movement to relieve pain, ease tension, and provide comfort to the weak and weary.

Secrets of Massage is a comprehensive guide to learning the traditions and benefits of massage. While massage is a refined skill, this guide makes learning approachable, with full colour photographs, illustrations, instructions, and step-by-step sequences.

From effleurage and petrissage, to friction and shiatsu, you will learn basic techniques and how to apply them to a full-body massage routine. Special sections will show you how to include essential oils into your sessions.

Create a suitable environment and develop a fundamental understanding of the physical and emotional benefits now! This ancient tradition of healing through touch is at your fingertips.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782404934

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ivy Press

Contributors:

  • Consultant editor Bhavesh T Joshi

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 161.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Cathy Meeus (UK) has worked on popular health books for more than 30 years. Recently she has developed her interest in complementary therapies and has contributed to a number of books in this area.

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