{"product_id":"massage-for-dummies-isbn-9780470587386","title":"Massage For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eSooth away stress, banish pain, and share the language of touch with the healing powers of massage\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat reduces pain, enhances athletic performance, job efficiency, improves the circulation, raises immune efficiency, promotes the healing of tissues, increases the functioning of the skin, enhances focus and emotional balance, and improves appearance? Right, massage! So what are you waiting for?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to knead your way to relaxation and wellness with this fun guide to the art of massage. With the help of numerous step-by-step hands-on photos and illustrations, \u003ci\u003eMassage For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e shows you, move by move, how to harness the healing power of touch. In no time you'll master the basics and learn how to give and receive a therapeutic massage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e25% new and expanded content in this edition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers an array of techniques, from Swedish to Deep Tissue and sports massage to self-massage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe newest strokes and techniques that can relieve specific painful conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHands-on and extremely practical, \u003ci\u003eMassage For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to integrate massage and its benefits into your everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Discovering Massage 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: A Brief History of Touch 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Your Skin and What’s Beneath It: What You’re Touching When You Massage Somebody 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Art of Receiving Massage 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Making Massage Part of Your Life: A Massage Road Map 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Your First Massage Appointment, Step-by-Step 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Rules for Receiving Massage 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Enjoying the Spa Experience (There and at Home) 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The Art of Giving Massage 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Setting the Stage for a Great Massage 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Stocking Your Massage Tool Chest 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: All the Right Moves 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Back of the Body 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Front of the Body 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: A Special Treat for the Feet: Reflexology 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Have Hands, Will Travel: Doing Massage for a Living 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Massage for Every Body 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Sensual Massage 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: A Massage for Baby (and Mommy Too) 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Self-Massage Techniques to Use at Work 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten (Plus a Few More) Top Places to Study Massage 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Top-Notch Massage 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Massage Resources 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 327\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eSteve Capellini\u003c\/b\u003e, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist, trainer, and consultant. 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