Massage For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Part I: Discovering Massage.

Chapter 1: Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life.

Chapter 2: A Brief History of Touch.

Chapter 3: Your Skin and What’s Beneath It: What You’re Touching When You Massage Somebody.

Part II: The Art of Receiving Massage.

Chapter 4: Making Massage Part of Your Life: A Massage Road Map.

Chapter 5: Your First Massage Appointment, Step-by-Step.

Chapter 6: The Rules for Receiving Massage.

Chapter 7: Enjoying the Spa Experience (There and at Home).

Part III: The Art of Giving Massage.

Chapter 8: Setting the Stage for a Great Massage.

Chapter 9: Stocking Your Massage Tool Chest.

Chapter 10: All the Right Moves.

Chapter 11: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Back of the Body.

Chapter 12: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Front of the Body.

Chapter 13: A Special Treat for the Feet: Refl exology.

Chapter 14: Have Hands, Will Travel: Doing Massage for a Living.

Part IV: Massage for Every Body.

Chapter 15: Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage.

Chapter 16: Sensual Massage.

Chapter 17: A Massage for Baby (and Mommy Too).

Chapter 18: Self-Massage Techniques to Use at Work.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 19: Ten (Plus a Few More) Top Places to Study Massage.

Chapter 20: Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Top-Notch Massage.

Appendix: Massage Resources.

Index.