The Complete Guide to Modern Massage: Step-by-Step Massage Basics and Techniques from Around the World [Paperback]

Learn the healing power of touch with a new, up-to-date reference fromThe Complete Guide to Modern Massage.

Massage is a natural method to relieve pain and reduce stress—and anyone can learn how to do it.The Complete Guide to Modern Massageoffers an updated reference to learn popular techniques and feel the physical and emotional benefits of massage.

From classic styles such as Swedish or Shiatsu to new favorites like Ayurvedic and Thai, this massage guide offers illustrated, step-by-step instruction to master techniques from around the world. Complete with massage practices for pain relief, you'll learn how to heal your family, friends, partners, and even yourself of common ailments with your own two hands.

The Complete Guide to Modern Massageincludes:

• An introduction to massagethat outlines the history and basic principles of massage and how they relate to modern practice.
• World-famous massage techniquesthat include Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Tui Na, Cranialsacral, Reiki, and more!
• Restorative applicationsfor healing common ailments including headaches, neck pain, PMS, lower back pain, and more.
• Easy-to-follow guidancewith illustrations, and simple step-by-step directions to master every technique.

Give and receive rejuvenating massages with world-famous techniques and step-by-step instructions fromThe Complete Guide to Modern Massage.RYAN JAY HOYME, LMT, BCTMBis a board-certified massage therapist and massage educator who has practiced for over two decades. He is internationally known as MassageNerd and continues to educate the community through his website and online videos.“An effortless, straightforward, and exciting read. So much information is packed inside this book, but the simple format makes the illustrations, definitions, charts on the body, muscles, bones and simple guides clear and accessible. I highly rl#Ô