The Tao of Books Massage

THE AROMATHERAPY & MASSAGE BOOK Ref: A332

Christine Wildwood

This practical, beautifully illustrated guide is the ideal introduction to the art of aromatherapy and massage. The properties of thirty essential oils and their properties are explained with a step-by-step colour photography demonstrates head-to-toe massage techniques. Blending charts show to create mood-enhancing perfumes and remedies for everyday ailments.

128pp, 11x8½, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £10.99 -- You save £3.00 ... 27%
Price: £7.99

BABY BEAUTIFUL: A Handbook of Baby Head Shaping Ref: B2D47

Dr Justine Dobson

In the course of her work as a cranial osteopath, Dr Dobson discovered that the most effective cranial changes were achieved by working with babies. Helped by the work of other pioneering cranial therapists, painstaking investigations have made possible the reclaiming of an ancient tradition, but this time based on fact and science. Immediately accessible for parents and the lay-reader, this is also an important manual for health practitioners.

318pp, 9x7, illus. ... Paperback
Price: £15.99

CHI SELF-MASSAGE: The Taoist Way of Rejuvenation Ref: B2E55

Mantak Chia

Unlike Western massage, which concentrates on muscles, the Tao employs one's own internal life force energy, or Chi, to strengthen and rejuvenate both internal and external organs.

128pp, 9x6, illus. Paperback

Published price £9.99 -- You save £2.30 ... 23%
Price: £7.69

DEEP LYMPHATIC THERAPY Ref: B2B455

Grace Halliday

Written for the therapists dealing with patients suffering from a wide variety of common ailments and degenerative diseases. Most of these problems are related to dysfunction of the lymphatic system and the resulting toxic build-up. Deep Lymphatic Therapy restores the lymphatic system ennabling it to remove toxins, metabolic wastes and cellular debris from the body. Grace Halliday has been a leading practitioner of this therapy for over 50 years.

144pp, 10x7.5, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £25.00 -- You save £7.01 ... 28%
Price: £17.99

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE: A Visual Guide to Techniques Ref: BY15

Art Riggs

This book of massage techniques is designed for use by experienced massage therapists who have completed basic training. Instructions are accompanied by two or three photographs per page, demonstrating the different massage strokes together with anatomical illustrations. Topics include the principles of deep tissue massage, how to cultivate sensitivity in touch, biomechanics for injury prevention, and specific strategies for specific injuries. Providing both theory and hands-on instruction, this is the best reference available.

228pp, 10x8, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £21.00 -- You save £5.01 ... 24%
Price: £15.99

FOUNDATIONS OF MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE Ref: B2D60

Roman Strossenreuther & Michael Foeldi

This comprehensive guide to manual lymph drainage covers the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system, providing key background information necessary for effective treatment. Chapters are structured according to anatomic regions, focusing on the lymphatic knots and their tributary regions in the throat, armpit, trunk, and groin. Photographs illustrate the lymphatic knots and lymphatic courses, which are drawn on the human body, and provide a clear picture of the structures to be treated. Designated points are numbered to illustrate the progression of treatment in each region. Also includes coverage of complete decongestive therapy (CDT).

120pp, 9.25x7.5, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £16.99 -- You save £2.00 ... 12%
Price: £14.99

LaSTONE THERAPY Ref: BY65

Jane Scrivener

LaStone therapy blends the ancient Native American art of stone massage with modern bodywork techniques. It is growing in popularity as a way of providing relief for stiff and aching muscles, improving circulation and bringing about deep relaxation and rejuvenation. This manual: explains the principles behind LaStone therapy - what it is and what it does; details the health benefits; reveals how LaStone provides deeper, more sustained massage than conventional methods; explains the Native American traditions which underpin LaStone. Basalt and marble stones are heated and placed under soft towels at the body's energy points including the hands, along the back, the stomach and the forehead; cooled stones are also used to soothe inflammation and to comfort tired eyes, or are used in conjunction with heated stones as a form of thermotherapy.

160pp, 8.5x5.25, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £9.99 -- You save £2.00 ... 20%
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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE Ref: DX1005

Sean Riehl

This beautiful 90 minute video will guide you through the anatomy of the lymphatic system, the location of nodes and drainage patterns, as well as contraindications and indications for lymphatic drainage massage. Then Sean Riehl leads you step by step through over 60 techniques covering the face and body.With a clear presentation and hundreds of computer graphics, learning Lymphatic Drainage has never been easier. Also included are techniques to perform Lymphatic Drainage on yourself, as well as an interview with Allen Mills, a prominent Lymphatic Drainage therapist. Detailed contents: Anatomy of the lymphatic system, Edema, Contraindications, Indications, Technique, The face routine, The upper body routine, The deep abdomen routine, The lower body routine, Self lymph drainage of the face.

90 mins ... DVD - All Regions
Price: £19.99 Including VAT at 20%

MOSBY'S FUNDAMENTALS OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Ref: R047

Sandy Fritz

Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage is an interactive, easy-to-read text that is designed for both the new student of massage, and for the evolving practitioner seeking a resource for continuing education. It is an essential text for students of massage therapy and a user-friendly reference for any health care professional with an interest in alternative treatments.

448pp, 11x9, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £26.00 -- You save £8.01 ... 31%
Price: £17.99

MOTHER MASSAGE: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy Ref: B2H39

Elaine Stillerman

An illustrated guide to alleviating the discomforts caused by the myriad changes that occur in women’s bodies when expecting a baby. Designed to be used either alone or with a partner, Mother Massage provides many useful techniques - full body massage; preparation for labour and birthing massage; massage for the post-natal and nursing stages; and infant massage - all explained and in step-by-step, illustrated detail, plus special massages for treating numerous other specific pre and post-natal ailments.

168pp, 9x7, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £13.99 -- You save £3.00 ... 21%
Price: £10.99

THE OFFICIAL LaSTONE THERAPY MANUAL Ref: B2F36

Mary Nelson & Jane Scrivner

La Stone therapy is the application of geo-thermotherapy, using deep penetrating heated stones alternate with chilled stones, to bring about chemical release within the body's systems. This guide explains in clear and simple terms the knowledge and techniques required to be a La Stone therapist.

224pp, 9.5x7.5, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £20.00 -- You save £5.01 ... 25%
Price: £14.99

PRACTICAL PATHOLOGY FOR THE MASSAGE THERAPIST Ref: B2D31

Su Fox

Provides information about common medical conditions, underlying causes, signs and symptoms, and indications and contraindications for massage. Easy-to-follow, double-indexed format.

160pp ... Paperback

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Price: £7.39

REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY Ref: B2A68

Eddie Caldwell

There are now more courses than ever before which offer the student the opportunity to learn this versatile technique. "Remedial Massage Therapy" is a reference tool for any student or practitioner. Remedial massage can be used on numerous conditions, and also be used in a variety of situations from the confines of a treatment room to the sports field. Fully illustrated with black and white photographs and line drawings, the book takes a comprehensive look at remedial massage. Key areas covered include the history of massage, different massage techniques, muscles and joints, and assessing the patient. A fully detailed section then goes on to cover specific areas of the body, from the neck and shoulder down to the feet and ankles.

224pp, 10x7.5, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £15.00 -- You save £3.61 ... 24%
Price: £11.39

TEXTBOOK OF DR VODDER'S MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE: Volume 2 - Therapy (3rd Edition) Ref: R042-3RD

Ingrid Kurz

Volume 2 in this series, Therapy, provides theoretical basis and scientific explanation for Vodder's work.

100pp, 8.5x6, illus. ... Paperback
Price: £15.00

TEXTBOOK OF DR VODDER'S MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE: Volume 2 - Therapy (4th Edition) Ref: R042-4TH

Ingrid Kurz

Volume 2 in this series, Therapy, provides theoretical basis and scientific explanation for Vodder's work.

100pp, 8.5x6, illus. ... Paperback
Price: £15.00

TEXTBOOK OF DR VODDER'S MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE: Volume 2 - Therapy Ref: B2H11

Ingrid Kurz

Volume 2 in this series, Therapy, provides theoretical basis and scientific explanation for Vodder's work.

100pp, 8.5x6, illus. ... Paperback

Published price £29.00 -- You save £5.00 ... 17%
Price: £24.00