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The World's Best Massage Techniques The Complete Illustrated Guide: Innovative Bodywork Practices From Around the Globe for Pleasure, Relaxation, and Pain Relief [Paperback]

Victoria Stone (Author)
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December 1, 2010

Massage is one of the oldest healing modalities in the world and even modern science is proving its incredible power to soothe anxiety, boost immunity, and alleviate pain. The World’s Best Massage Techniques presents the most effective massage and bodywork techniques from around the world—many of which have been used for thousands of years—to soothe stress and tension, alleviate discomfort, and give pleasure. This beautiful hands-on guide teaches you how to skillfully apply a wide variety of massage and bodywork techniques from other cultures for relaxation, stress relief, and wellness.

 

— Swedish Massage: Kneading strokes lengthen tense muscles

— Hot Stone Massage: Heated, flowing movements penetrate tight knots

— Thai Yoga Massage: Assisted stretches bring the body into alignment

— Reflexology: Focused pressure activates energy meridians

— Lomi Lomi: Sensuous strokes calm the body and mind

— Tantsu: Close, body-to-body contact creates intimacy

— Polarity: Gentle rocking movements loosen muscles and joints

— Shiatsu: Small compressions reduce pain and aid injury recovery

 

Color photography and step-by-step layout make techniques understandable and immediately applicable. With The World’s Best Massage Techniques you can use the world’s most exciting bodywork techniques in your own home.


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About the Author

Victoria Jordan Stone, N.C.M.T., has been in private massage practice for nearly two decades. Her specialties include various forms of clinical massage including Swedish, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, pregnancy massage, myofascial release, cranio-sacral therapy, Thai massage, Lomi Lomi, and Watsu aquatic bodywork. She is a Yoga Alliance registered yoga instructor, and a birth doula. She has taught professional massage therapy classes since 1996, becoming a partner in Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga in 2000, where she continues as academic director and one of the primary instructors.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Fair Winds Press; 1 edition (December 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159233430X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592334308
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I'm currently a massage student figuring out how to first remember, and then integrate, the many techniques coming my way. I received this book for Christmas, and have found it useful for jogging my memory and re-exposing myself to things that may have not stuck the first time through :-) The photos are especially useful for this: sometimes all it takes is an image that I can carry with me! I'm going to therefore use it as a supplemental learning tool the rest of the way through my program -- for the the modalities it covers and that my program includes. There are a few modalities in the book that I won't be learning in my 600-hour program, and it provides an avenue for me to gain exposure to their philosophies and techniques -- so that I can make an informed decision about whether or not I want to pursue them in the future as continuing education.

However, this book would also be an excellent resource for anyone considering massage therapy -- as a profession or a hobby. I'm going to recommend it specifically to those I meet who express interest in attending a massage school. It goes beyond the "I want to learn how to give my partner a decent massage" books, but it is not so advanced that only trained therapists and body-workers can understand it. It's a good way to get acquainted with the breadth of modalities that all fall under the collective title of "massage." And it introduces prospective massage students to important considerations such as draping, body mechanics and contraindications.

Stone's work fills an important niche, in that it is both very accessible (especially with the amazing photographs) and very informative. It therefore can be an important tool for the curious, the student and the professional.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I am a practicing licensed massage therapist in Hawaii. The first time I opened this book prior to a longtime client's session, I was immediately able to use one of the many wonderful techniques from this beautiful, practical text. What a delight! And reading the book thoroughly later brought me back to the heart of my self and my practice. What a lovely offering to the world of healers the book and its wise and wonderful author are! About 2 decades ago, I was blessed to experience my first of many massages with Victoria Stone in her Virginia practice. I have received - and now as a practicing licensed therapist in Hawaii now give - many massage sessions, and the absolute best therapist I have ever worked with is the author of this amazing book. She is an inspiration to us all, and her book is a reflection of her heart, soul, gifts and wisdom. Detailed, beautifully and artfully infused with useful photographs, the book is a pleasure to read and use. Thank you for the gift you are to our world, Victoria!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This book will inform and engage those who are interested in becoming massage professionals, expanding their professional practice, or simply exploring massage to enrich their lives.

It's one of the prettiest books I've ever seen, a absolute feast for the eyes, as befits a book on an activity that offers sensuous, spiritual bliss! The scrumptious color, pleasing design, and wonderful photos help anchor the clearly stated intructions and background information. It feels as spacious and generous as the gift of touch.

It evokes an immediate sense of relaxation. And like a good perfume, it builds an interesting blend of contrasts. Opulence and grounded simplicity, spice and serenity, all in one world tour of massage techniques and the philosophies that inluence them.

Author Victoria Jordan Stone is an acknowleged leader in the field, as an author, teacher and administrator/co-owner of the prestigious Blue Ridge School of Massage. Her years of experience funnel into the book a wealth of wisdom, practical information, and authoritaive gravitas. Her love of the art and science of massage embues it with soulful beauty. Her continued work as a hand-on practitioner provides it with freshness and authenticity.

I love this book and heartily recommend it for professionals and non-professionals alike, as a gift, a reference, a pleasure map, to dress up the coffee table, and invite lively conversation.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
incredibly poor Kindle formatting
This is definitely the worst formatted Kindle book I've seen. On average, about 60% of each page is blank. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. K. Anderson
Informative
I was just looking for something to help me give better massages. This book was very good at teaching technics and methods and my girlfriend is really happy I got this.
Published 3 months ago by Bill
Massage techniques
This beautiful book arrived quickly and in great condition. I got it for my daughter as a gift and she is thrilled with it.
Published 3 months ago by Kathie Gallaugher
Creating positive touch within your world
This book beautifully illustrates and describes 8 massage and body work techniques for the layman and potential massage student. The presentation is peaceful and sequential. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ruthebabe@aol.com
Delivers more than expected
This book delivered more than expected. Written so that everyone, from the massage novice to an experienced practitioner, can learn these amazing techniques. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dharma E Jenner
Not for practitioners
I was skeptical, but the reviews for this book were so great that I thought I'd give it a shot.

So the photos really are good. Read more
Published 11 months ago by RENEE D. DUBOIS
Beautifully done. Very Informative, and great photos make it easy to...
This book is a MUST HAVE for both practitioners as well as anyone interested in learning more about the various modalities of massage available. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Vanessa Best
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