The Complete Guide to Modern Massage: Step-by-Step Massage Basics and Techniques from Around the World

by Ryan Jay Hoyme LMT, BCTMB

Overview

Learn the healing power of touch with a new, up-to-date reference from The Complete Guide to Modern Massage.

Massage is a natural method to relieve pain and reduce stress—and anyone can learn how to do it. The Complete Guide to Modern Massage offers an updated reference to learn popular techniques and feel the physical and emotional benefits of massage.

From classic styles such as Swedish or Shiatsu to new favorites like Ayurvedic and Thai, this massage guide offers illustrated, step-by-step instruction to master techniques from around the world. Complete with massage practices for pain relief, you'll learn how to heal your family, friends, partners, and even yourself of common ailments with your own two hands.

The Complete Guide to Modern Massage includes:

• An introduction to massage that outlines the history and basic principles of massage and how they relate to modern practice.
• World-famous massage techniques that include Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Tui Na, Cranialsacral, Reiki, and more!
• Restorative applications for healing common ailments including headaches, neck pain, PMS, lower back pain, and more.
• Easy-to-follow guidance with illustrations, and simple step-by-step directions to master every technique.

Give and receive rejuvenating massages with world-famous techniques and step-by-step instructions from The Complete Guide to Modern Massage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641522069
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	12/11/2018
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	424,858
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

RYAN JAY HOYME, LMT, BCTMB is a board-certified massage therapist and massage educator who has practiced for over two decades. He is internationally known as MassageNerd and continues to educate the community through his website and online videos.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

1 Massage 1

The Importance of Touch 2

The History of Massage 3

Modern Massage 4

East & West 5

Trigger Points 6

Basic Anatomy for Massage 8

The Skeletal and Muscular Systems 8

Fascia 9

Mind-Body connection 12

Meridians 13

Yin & Yang 14

Chakras 14

Putting It All Together 16

2 Getting Started 19

Giving & Receiving 20

An Offering 20

Relaxing & Surrender 20

A Relaxing Environment 20

Massage Supplies 21

The Eight Must-Know Techniques to Get Started 23

Gliding (Effleurage) 24

Kneading (Petrissage) 25

Friction 26

Percussion (Tapotement) 27

Vibration 28

Feathering 29

Compression 30

Stretching 31

3 Techniques for the Whole Body 33

Moving Through the Body 34

The Head 36

Temple Turn 36

Skritchies 37

Slide & Hold 37

Hair Part 38

The Face 39

Ear Slide 39

Third Eye Slide 40

Forehead Split 40

Sinus Drain 41

The Neck 42

Turn & Dig 42

Long Neck 43

Skull Rock 43

The Shoulder 44

Hold Me Down 44

Grind Pecs 45

The Back 46

Figure 8 46

Full Fan 47

Half Fan 47

The Arms 48

Traction Glide 48

Wiggle Arm 49

Snake Bite 49

The Hands 50

Finger Pulling 50

Wrist Spread 51

Pinky, Pinky, Wrap It, Spread It 51

The Stomach 52

Lower Stomach Rub 52

Colon Burn 53

The Glutes (Buttocks) 54

Figure 8 Glutes 54

Knuckle Glutes 55

The Thighs 56

Squash 56

Make a Wish 57

Cross Over Slide 57

The Calves 58

Shoulder Support 58

Dorsi Slide 59

The Feet 60

Knuckle Twist 60

Slide Off Toe 61

Comfort Glide 61

Self-Massage 62

Plantar Self-Massage 62

Tennis Ball 63

Tennis Ball in a Sock 63

4 Techniques from Around the World 65

Shiatsu 66

Basic Shiatsu Sequence 67

Swedish 71

Basic Swedish Sequence 72

Deep Tissue 77

Basic Deep Tissue Sequence 78

Sports Massage 83

Basic Sports Massage Sequence 84

Thai Massage 89

Basic Thai Massage Sequence 90

Tui Na 94

Basic Tui Na Sequence 95

Ayuruvedic 101

Basic Ayurvedic Sequence 102

Cranial Sacral 105

Basic Cranial Sacral Sequence 106

Reflexology 110

Basic Reflexology Sequence 111

Reiki 116

Basic Reiki Sequence 117

Myofascial Release 123

Basic Myofascial Sequence 124

5 Massage for All 129

Partner Massage 130

Partner Massage Positions 131

Prenatal Massage 137

Prenatal Massage Positions 138

Baby Massage 140

Baby Massage Technique 141

Senior Massage 144

Senior Massage Positions 145

6 Healing with Massage 149

Essential Oils 150

Carrier Oils 150

Essential Oil Precautions 151

Low Back Pain 153

Low Back Lift 153

Elongate the Low Back 154

Ratcheting the Glutes 155

Lower Back Press 156

Forearm Pain 157

Gravity 157

Wrist Bar 158

PMS 159

Compress PMS 159

Sun 160

Knee Pain 161

Knee Lift 161

Kneecap Friction 162

Knead Quad 163

Headaches and Neck Pain 164

Neck Flex 164

Temple Turn 165

Can't Hear 166

Foot Pain 167

Rotate Out-Slide In 167

Heel Compression 168

Resources 171

References 173

Index 175

Editorial Reviews

An effortless, straightforward, and exciting read. So much information is packed inside this book, but the simple format makes the illustrations, definitions, charts on the body, muscles, bones and simple guides clear and accessible. I highly recommend this book.”—Jane M. Loecher, LMT, BCTMB (Massage Educator)

“A great book for beginners, but even after 20 years in this industry, I learned new things. There is so much here! From the mind-body connection and the history of massage to massage techniques from around the world, there is truly something here for everyone.”—Jeppe Tengbjerg, Owner of World Massage Championship

“With such a variety of massage techniques and modalities, Modern Massage takes me back to my classroom days when my sense of curiosity and wonder about the massage profession were first piqued. This book is a great refresher for any massage therapist or a wonderful way for a beginner to start. There’s something for everyone and Ryan’s passion is an added bonus.”—Crystal Ristau, LMT, BCTMB, Mayo Clinic Massage Therapist

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