The Massage Bible: The Definitive Guide to Soothing Aches and Pains

by Susan Mumford

From Chinese massage to Shiatsu to Indian head massage, this lavishly illustrated “bible” presents all the techniques needed to master the basics. Every spread features large and easy-to-follow photos, while the text guides beginners on what pressure to exert, what part of the hand makes contact with the body, and exactly what to do—whether they’re feathering the back, working on the neck and scalp, or performing a sequence on the arms and hands. In addition to holistic and sports massages, there are suggestions for special situations (including massaging a baby); advice on massages to relieve common ailments; and lifestyle tips.

 

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Reference, Bodies

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Susan Mumford is a qualified massage & MLD practitioner and aromatherapist
in practice in London since 1987.

Susan visits businesses, teaches massage techniques for beginners
and blends her own skin creams and oils.

She has trained in healing and counselling, and practises meditation
and T'ai Chi Ch'uan.

Susan is also an author and has written several Books and Articles on massage.

Reviews

[Nicola Whelan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a brilliant book. I got it last year from my brothers for my birthday as a present. It’s very good and it depicts exact techniques for massaging clients. There’s some valuable information about Shiatsu, the Japanese type of massage, Chinese massage, essential oils to use if appropriate, how to prepare for a massage eg. the type of clothes you should wear, how to prepare the treatment room, etc. There’s information about Holistic massage, baby massage, etc. This is very handy for students at a Beauty college, or even practicing professional Massage Therapists. I highly recommend it.

[Sarah Kelnhofer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This could have been worse. It wasn't the most helpful but it did give me an intro to multiple styles of massage and forms a good platform for whatever I choose to learn next. I feel I need a hands-on coach, not a book, though.

[Sophie Tholet · Rating 4 out of 5]

parfait pour découvrir les bases du massage

[Karen E. Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're studying to be a massage therapist, or have a partner you could practice on then you might want to check this book. It is detailed and has step by step instructions. I on the other hand don't have anybody to practice on nor am I interested in doing so but this book also contain sections for self massage which I loved. It was a small section overall but at the end had extra articles such as lifestyle tips which I enjoyed.

[♥Xeni♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book in the Bangkok Airport on my way to Munich! It was so wonderful to read it on the plane, since I had much time to learn all the theoretical things outlined in the book! But most of all I enjoyed the sections about how the human body is built up, and how it reacts to massage, etc. Definitely a great buy/read.

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