Massage is much more than a sensual rubdown. It has many therapeutic, restorative and preventive uses that are practical for and accessible to every one. Here, for the first time in a single volume, are all the body manipulation programs that we call massage techniques clearly presented along with applications for everyday use.

Acupressure
Alexander technique
Amma
Applied kinesiology
Chropractic
Chau K'a
Do-In
Feldenkrais
Ice massage
Kahuna
Mensendieck
Muscular therapy
Myotherapy
Naprapathy
Osteopathy
Physiotherapy
Polarity
Prokauer
Reflexology
Reichian therapy
Rolfing
Sacro-occipital technique
Shiatsu
Swedish massage
Temporomandibular joint technique
Therapeutic touch
Zone therapy

'In referring patients suffering from backaches and headaches to Baloti Lawrence and Lewis Harison, I have found the massage and bodywork program outlined in this comprehencisve book among the most effective therapies available today, 'Wellington Tichenor, M.D.

'Carriage is so important to looking beautiful. I speak from experience that your posture can improve drastically with the massage and bodywork program in this excellent work.' Countess Ruth Hercolani.

Contents

Introduction
1 Massage and bodywork systems
Swedish massage
Osteopathy
Chiropractic
Applied Kinesiology
Sacro-occipital technique (SOT)
Temporo-mandibylar joint technique (TMJ)
Alexander technique
Mensendieck
Rolfing
Amma
Shiatsu and acupressure
Do-In
Kahuna
Chua K'a
Zone therapy and reflexology
Therapeutic touch
Proskauer
Reichian therapy
Feldenkrais
Polarity
Naprapathy
Physiotherapy
Myotherapy
Muscular therapy
Ice massage
2 Anatomy and physiology
3 Massage techniques
4 Doing a full massage session
5 Do it yourself
6 Body parts that hurt
7 Occupational wear and tear
8 Exercise
9 Water balancing
10 Nutrition