Prácticamente toda persona conoce el estrés, las contracturas musculares, los dolores de cabeza y los trastornos del sueño—el masaje ayuda a combatir estas dolencias. Este método curativo tan antiguo y natural relaja y ofrece momentos de recuperación que todos necesitamos imprescindiblemente.

Este libro ofrece una amplia información sobre las distintas variables de este método tradicional de tratamiento y su aplicación. La autora explica con claridad las distintas formas de masaje y describe las maniobras básicas para ponerlas en práctica. También se explican las medidas complementarias para aumentar y favorecer la efectividad del contacto curativo. Numerosas fotos y dibujos hacen más clara la anatomía del cuerpo humano y muestran cómo deben realizarse las distintas maniobras. Muchas ideas y consejos prácticos para la vida cotidiana hacen de esta obra un compañero inseparable.

Karin Schutt estudió psicología y ciencias de la comunicación. Además es una fisioterapeuta diplomada.

Pero, ¿cómo sacarle el máximo provecho a estos masajes? A partir de la combinación de técnicas de masaje
-indias, suecas y clásicas- puede contribuir al bienestar y equilibrio del bebé, aliviando los trastornos cotidianos del niño (intranquilidad, dolor de vientre, falta de irrigación sanguínea, etc.).

Los gráficos, los resúmenes con todas las instrucciones de masaje, el orden correcto para realizarlo, y para cada parte del cuerpo, una guía particularmente elaborada, le ayudarán a conseguirlo.

Las manipulaciones a ejecutar, ilustradas con dibujos, son de fácil realización y se pueden aplicar a la cara, al pecho, el abdomen, la espalda, los brazos, las piernas, etc. en un orden determinado para proporcionar un completo y beneficioso masaje.

La autora, Barbara Ahr, es especialista médica en baños, masajista y fisioterapeuta deportiva.

The Relaxed Rabbit:

• Helps rabbits with behavioral issues
• Increases range of motion
• Reduces tension, inflammation, and pain
• Improves circulation
• Accelerates recovery
• Strengthens immunity
• A safe and natural supplement to your rabbit's health care!

Through dozens of photos and illustrations, you'll learn:

• How to massage your rabbit from "nose to toes"
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• How to address specific health and behavior issues
• Tips for getting the most from your sessions

Massage is also a great way to deepen your relationship with your pets, as touching strengthens the animal-human bond. Stroking a pet can even lower your blood pressure, increase self-esteem, and establish a feeling of well-being.

Animal massage is a win-win prospect. Get started today!

The Relaxed Rabbit:

• Helps rabbits with behavioral issues
• Increases range of motion
• Reduces tension, inflammation, and pain
• Improves circulation
• Accelerates recovery
• Strengthens immunity
• A safe and natural supplement to your rabbit's health care!

Through dozens of photos and illustrations, you'll learn:

• How to massage your rabbit from "nose to toes"
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• How to address specific health and behavior issues
• Tips for getting the most from your sessions

Massage is also a great way to deepen your relationship with your pets, as touching strengthens the animal-human bond. Stroking a pet can even lower your blood pressure, increase self-esteem, and establish a feeling of well-being.

Animal massage is a win-win prospect. Get started today!

Blend practical aspects of starting a wellness center and take a journey of self-exploration with a guidebook that includes extensive resources to make your vision a reality.

Using the Five Element theory of traditional Chinese medicine as a framework, you’ll explore the facets of starting a business by understanding water, wood, fire, earth and metal. The five elements are a great metaphor for creating a wellness center that is well rounded and holistic.

Discover how to determine if you are ready to start your own wellness center, how to find out what already exists and what your community needs, how to develop a clear vision and mission statement, and how to target your market and build valuable partnerships.

Fulfill your dream and participate in a new system where people work to create health and don’t rely exclusively on medical doctors to ensure their well-being. Plot a path of action, perform a valuable service for your community, and achieve your dreams with A Guide to Creating Your Wellness Center.

Blend practical aspects of starting a wellness center and take a journey of self-exploration with a guidebook that includes extensive resources to make your vision a reality.

Using the Five Element theory of traditional Chinese medicine as a framework, you’ll explore the facets of starting a business by understanding water, wood, fire, earth and metal. The five elements are a great metaphor for creating a wellness center that is well rounded and holistic.

Discover how to determine if you are ready to start your own wellness center, how to find out what already exists and what your community needs, how to develop a clear vision and mission statement, and how to target your market and build valuable partnerships.

Fulfill your dream and participate in a new system where people work to create health and don’t rely exclusively on medical doctors to ensure their well-being. Plot a path of action, perform a valuable service for your community, and achieve your dreams with A Guide to Creating Your Wellness Center.

Blend practical aspects of starting a wellness center and take a journey of self-exploration with a guidebook that includes extensive resources to make your vision a reality.

Using the Five Element theory of traditional Chinese medicine as a framework, you’ll explore the facets of starting a business by understanding water, wood, fire, earth and metal. The five elements are a great metaphor for creating a wellness center that is well rounded and holistic.

Discover how to determine if you are ready to start your own wellness center, how to find out what already exists and what your community needs, how to develop a clear vision and mission statement, and how to target your market and build valuable partnerships.

Fulfill your dream and participate in a new system where people work to create health and don’t rely exclusively on medical doctors to ensure their well-being. Plot a path of action, perform a valuable service for your community, and achieve your dreams with A Guide to Creating Your Wellness Center.

Massage therapy is an increasingly popular profession. Marketing campaigns across the nation promote it as a lucrative career with numerous benefits including flexible hours. Why, then, is the drop-out rate so high?

It takes a huge commitment of time and money to become a massage therapist. Despite this investment, too many feel forced to give up on their dreams. The drop-out rate indicates a serious need for lessons beyond the status quo.

Massage therapy is an increasingly popular profession. Marketing campaigns across the nation promote it as a lucrative career with numerous benefits including flexible hours. Why, then, is the drop-out rate so high?

It takes a huge commitment of time and money to become a massage therapist. Despite this investment, too many feel forced to give up on their dreams. The drop-out rate indicates a serious need for lessons beyond the status quo.

This guide provides the beginning massage therapist with the tools to start, develop, and maintain a successful practice.

After nearly two decades of teaching at the Swedish Institute and maintaining a successful practice Michael Alicia, LMT, provides a practical manual to help beginning massage therapists establish a successful practice. The Massage Therapist’s Handbook navigates through the array of business decisions necessary to start a business—from what and where to practice to what to charge and when to work. It answers the basic questions of be-ginning a massage business.

• • How do you get clients?
• • How do you keep clients?
• • What do you need to be successful?
• • How should you advertise?
• • How do you stay healthy and balanced?

The Massage Therapist’s Handbook gives valuable advice gathered from successful therapists, explaining the everyday rigors of developing and maintaining a healthy and sustainable career in massage.

“Michael Alicia has done a great job with a step-by-step book for starting a successful massage practice. Whether new to the field or a veteran, anyone wishing to improve their practice can benefit from his experience and guidelines. This text will serve as a great resource for years to come.”
—Jenn Sommermann, BS, LCMT, Professor of Business and Ethics, Swedish Institute

This guide provides the beginning massage therapist with the tools to start, develop, and maintain a successful practice.

After nearly two decades of teaching at the Swedish Institute and maintaining a successful practice Michael Alicia, LMT, provides a practical manual to help beginning massage therapists establish a successful practice. The Massage Therapist’s Handbook navigates through the array of business decisions necessary to start a business—from what and where to practice to what to charge and when to work. It answers the basic questions of be-ginning a massage business.

• • How do you get clients?
• • How do you keep clients?
• • What do you need to be successful?
• • How should you advertise?
• • How do you stay healthy and balanced?

The Massage Therapist’s Handbook gives valuable advice gathered from successful therapists, explaining the everyday rigors of developing and maintaining a healthy and sustainable career in massage.

“Michael Alicia has done a great job with a step-by-step book for starting a successful massage practice. Whether new to the field or a veteran, anyone wishing to improve their practice can benefit from his experience and guidelines. This text will serve as a great resource for years to come.”
—Jenn Sommermann, BS, LCMT, Professor of Business and Ethics, Swedish Institute