The Massage Bible: The Definitive Guide to Soothing Aches and Pains: 20 (Mind Body Spirit Bibles) Paperback – 1 Nov. 2009

Just what I needed !

As I am studying massage NVQ 3 right now, this book is amazing. Learned a lot! Easy to read. Highly recommend.

All you want to know about massages and probably all you need to know about massages as an amateur who wants to be able to provide massages to his / her partner. I'm a qualified holistic and sports massage therapist myself and this book shows you a lot. That said; it's all about the feedback you get from the person you practise on and how good you are with your hands; how good you're touch is, how well you adapt to others, ... Give it a try if you want to try out massaging yourself.

I've just completed my ITEC in Massage Therapy, and as I am starting out with my own business I'm looking for alternative techniques and routines to use in my therapy sessions. This book goes over things I have learnt already in more depth, i.e. History and Anatomy, and also introduces a variety of techniques and ways to incorporate them into a routine, which I'll be using in the future. As a masseuse it also helps with personal requirements like taking time out for yourself and meditation, as well as other forms of massage such as shiatsu, chinese massage, Indian Head and Baby massage. Also introduces us to specific digestive issues, etc. which can be improved with massage.