Art Of Indian Head Massage [Paperback]

Mary Atkinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2002

This illustrated introduction includes a general background to the subject, an explanation of the properties of the different oils, and a section on the main massage techniques, plus a photographically-illustrated step-by-step guide to giving a head massage.

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About the Author

Mary Atkinson is a member of the British Association of Reflexologists and the Federation of Holistic Therapists. She lives in Chichester, England. Esme Floyd is a writer specializing in health, science and lifestyle subjects. She lives in Brighton, England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Carlton Books (October 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858688647
• ISBN-13: 978-1858688640
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,098,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mary was recently awarded the prestigious CAM Outstanding Achievement 2010 Award for her inspiring work in the complementary therapy community. Her books have inspired many people to use massage and reflexology in the family home and also in professional clinics. Her books have been given positive reviews in the national press and have become well-thumbed resources in many homes. Mary has her own private practice and runs a variety of day and longer courses for beginners and trained therapists. She lives and works in Chichester, West Sussex, UK. For more information look at Mary's website www.maryatkinson.org.uk

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, Elegant and Useful, a joy to give and receive, February 8, 2003

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Jeanne Wiestling "Tome Groover" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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Mary Atkinson presents an easy-on-the-eyes instruction manual on the art of Indian Head Massage that is accessable to even those who have never done massage before. Beautiful pictures and artwork and step-by-step instruction help set the stage for a great experience for you, your family and friends, or clients alike.

Also includes choices of vegetable and essential oils, relaxation techniques for before and after the treatment, and self-care treatments. This book really seems to embrace a mind/body/spirit philosophy that shows respect and caring for the recipient as well as the caregiver/practitioner.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indian Head Massage, May 16, 2000

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This review is from: Art Of Indian Head Massage (Paperback)

I got this book as a present and was initially sceptical but I really liked the clear guidelines and nice glossy photographs. I found the case studies useful - particularly dealing with headaches and massaging your children. My children love giving me head massages now, and following the photographs. It's refreshingly non-cranky but it does have some spiritual info too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not well organized, but still fun, October 5, 2004

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prime8 "Naked Ape" (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Art Of Indian Head Massage (Paperback)

This book lacks some of the organization that other massage books have, i.e., it does have chapters but they don't seem to follow a pattern. It does, however, have some excellent photographs and is quite relaxing to browse through.