
The Complete Illustrated Guide to - Massage
A Step-by-step Approach to the Healing Art of Touch
Stewart Mitchell(Author)
Element Books (Publisher)
Published on 28. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-00-788538-1 (ISBN)
Description
A beautifully illustrated, easy-to-follow guide for those who want to learn to practice the beneficial effects of massage. Under the guidance of experienced clinician and trainer Stewart Mitchell, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Massage focuses on the practical aspects and benefits of massage, from the full body massage through to tips on soothing self-massage to ease stress, gentle massage techniques for pregnant mothers, babies, the elderly and the sick, and treatment for sporting or performance injuries. Every treatment is shown in simple step-by-step photographic sequences. The book is divided into helpful sections including: all about massage; understanding your body; the basic techniques; massage in practice; special approaches and techniques; special treatments; and self-massage treatments.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Illustrations
(Colour Illustrations, Glossary)
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
866 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-788538-1 (9780007885381)
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Person
Stewart Mitchell is director of The School of Complementary Therapies, Exeter