Healing Self-Massage: Over 100 Simple Techniques for Re-energizing Body and Mind [Paperback]

Kristine Kaoverii Weber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 28, 2005

If we're suffering from stress, have a headache or simply feel listless, most of us tend to reach for the aspirin. This book shows how we can alleviate such everyday ailments for ourselves using simple massage techniques, which can be done in the office, at home and when travelling. The book offers more than 100 quick and simple excercises and massage techniques to use on yourself in everyday situations. It concentrates on techniques for boosting energy and concentration levels, and the relief of symptoms of work-related stress and minor health complaints. Attractive and informative step-by-step line drawings illustrate the techniques for ease of understanding. Drawing on Taoist studies as well as shiatsu, reflexology and Indian Head Massage, the book focuses on the accessible areas of the hands and feet, face and head, neck, shoulders and lower back. Each massage is shown in clear line drawings, with easy to follow text instructions. The reader can choose the most appropriate massage for the circumstances, such as whether to massage points on the feet, hands or temples for the relief of a headache. The theory behind each massage - how and why it works - is explained; a quick-reference summary of benefits and any contraindications is also given.

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About the Author

Mary Atkinson is a qualifed reflexologist and massage therapist, and a member of the Association of Reflexologists and the Federation of Holistic Therapists. She has been writing on health and fitness topics for over 13 years and, in addition to her 13 published books, regularly contributes to leading magazines and websites. Mary also runs a private clinic specialising in the treatment of stress-related health problems. Mary lives in London.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Collins & Brown (May 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843402114
• ISBN-13: 978-1843402114
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,274,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stay-at-home mom of three loves this idea!, April 17, 2006

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Stay-At-Home mom of 3 "Colleen" (upstate New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Healing Self-Massage: Over 100 Simple Techniques for Re-energizing Body and Mind (Paperback)

I have three kids under 9 and can't get a spare minute to think about getting a massage! This book is just wonderful -- I can de-stress anywhere from the front seat of my minivan to the sidelines of a baseball game. It is amazing how a little pressure on the right spot can really give you back your energy!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Relief!, March 28, 2006

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Charles S. Schaffer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Healing Self-Massage: Over 100 Simple Techniques for Re-energizing Body and Mind (Paperback)

Great book. It has helped a lot with my chronic neck pain.
I would say this is one of the only books that offers solutions and explains clearly how to relieve the aching without being too medical-techy.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great if you're a heavy air traveler, April 1, 2006

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lawebs (Berkeley Heights, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Healing Self-Massage: Over 100 Simple Techniques for Re-energizing Body and Mind (Paperback)

Sitting cramped in airline seats for hours is not good. Using the techniques in this book is! For someone who travels a lot, this is a great book!