"One of the great masters of massage." _ Rot, Leach, from the foreword

"One of the great masters of massage." _ Rot, Leach, from the foreword Steve Capellini, LMT Michel Van Welden, PT, NT k4 *reword by Robin Leach EFTA00008020 OTWG an SEM Massage For Dummies® The Rules for Gluing Massage Review these rules before you begin giving a massage: sot Do no harm: This is the number one rule for giving a massage. Refer to Chapter 10 and make sure you're aware of the moves that you shouldn't make, the places that you shouldn't press, and the conditions you shouldn't treat. ye Think 3-D: Refer to Chapter 4 and try to visualize the invisible physical structures beneath the skin that you're affecting with your hands during the massage so Use your whole body. Remember to use correct body mechanics in order to save your own body from overexertion while applying just the right amount of pressure for your partner. to• Focus on the other. This is no time to be thinking about politics, sports, the weather, or your upcoming turn to receive. As fully as you can, focus on your partner, what she's feeling, and how you can make her feel better. so Go out of your mind: After you figure out the moves, practice the technique, and focus on your partner with all your concentration, then you can stop thinking. Let go of your extraneous thoughts — and even your thoughts about doing a good job. so Get creative: Go ahead, go crazy: just let yourself feel whatever you're feeling and go with your intuition. As long as what you're doing is generated from caring and commitment to your partner, it is going to be the right thing. so Let love flow Certain people develop an ability to send a very distinct and palpable sensation of love into their fingers and palms. You can feel it when they touch you. Everyone else has the potential to develop that ability. Why not use massage as an opportunity to explore your own innate abilities to send a powerful message of caring to others through your touch and presence? Ose Massage-English, English-Massage Dictionary Term Definition Rolled Deep massage work on fascia that realigns the body with gravity Body A practitioner of massage or worker similar hands-on healing techniques Structural Massage that realigns the body's work structure Spa Health facility where people go to learn holistic practices, eat healthy foods, exercise, and receive massages and spa treatments Ayurveda An ancient healing system from India that uses diet, meditation, herbs. and massage to balance the body Swedish The most well-known and widely practiced form of massage in the Western world, Consisting of stroking, kneading, applying pressure, stretching, and so on Trigger A tight, tender spot in muscles point that responds well to targeted massage Connective The web of tissue (primarily collagen tissues fibers) that surround your every muscle. organ, and bone, holding your body together Deep A type of massage that targets the deeper tissue layers of muscle and connective tissue Energy Type of massage that focuses on vital. work invisible energies in your body Adhesion Muscle and connective tissue fibers that are stuck together, which massage can separate Drape Towels, sheets, and so on, used to cover a person receiving a massage Knots Tight bands of muscle fibers and connective tissues that massage often Softens On-site Seated and clothed massage given massage in special chairs — usually in offices, in stores, or at special events Parlor Place where people eat ice cream Full body massage Relaxation massage treating the whole body as compared to remedial massage treating a localized area ...For Dummies : Bestselling Book Series for Beginners EFTA00008021 Massage For Dummies' o 0 V N., 'wvA • 'es V V " " e • V NJ Danger Zones These areas contain important pieces of your anatomy in exposed and vulnerable positions. Highly trained to stayed therapists can actually work in these areas, but if you're not a massage professional yourself, it's boner away from the following spots: vs Front of the neck/throat: You've heard of the expression, "Go for the jugular," right? Well, this is where you find it. Unless you're trying to choke someone, it's a good idea to stay away from this area that also contains the carotid artery and major nerves. iv Side of the neck: Not quite as sensitive as the front of the neck, you should still treat delicately. V The "ear notch": Just behind your jawbone and beneath your ear you find a little notch. It's not a good idea to jam a finger into this notch, unless you're trying to extort money or favors from the person receiving the massage, as it contains a sensitive facial nerve. v The eyeball: Unless you're trying to do a Three Stooges massage (popular amongst college males). don't poke your fingers directly into the person's eyes. v The exilic This is a fancy term for the armpit which, as you know, is a sensitive area, filled with nerves, arteries, and lymph glands. Not to mention, most people are very ticklish there. v The upper inner arm: Just down from the armpit, along the inside of the upper arm, is a sensitive, nerve filled area along the length of the arm bone. Pressing here too firmly gives you that yucky•nervy feeling. V The ulnar notch of the elbow: Otherwise known as the "funny bone," this spot contains the ulnar nerve which, if you touch it too hard, causes normally discrete people to curse in several languages. v The abdomen: Houdini was killed by an unexpected punch to this area, which is filled with many squishy important bits known as organs. Be especially gentle around the upper abdomen along the ribs, where you find the liver, gall bladder, and spleen. v The lower back: Just to both sides of the spine, and below the ribs, is where you find the kidneys. Don't press too hard here or pound on them. Kidneys don't like it when you do that. v The femoral triangle: Not to be confused with the Bermuda triangle, this area is often referred to as the "groin.- It's the inner part of the line in front where your leg meets your body. If you press too hard here you can actually cut off circulation to the leg. ✓ Popliteal area: Popularly known as the back of the knee, you should always treat this spot gingerly. It's very sensitive to pressure. VI v w W W V Copyright O 199916G Books Worldwide, Inc. All rights reserved. Cheat Sheet ass value. Item 51724 Fot more information about 106 Books, call 1400-7624971 ...For Dummies : Bestsetting Book Series (or Beginners EFTA00008022 Praise For Massage For Dummies "Touch is a powerful tool in any relationship, and learning to use that power with , wisdom, compassion and skill is what Massage For Dummies is all about. I recommend this book for everyone who would like to make the art of massage a part of their lives." —John Cray, author, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus -The only bad thing about this book is that Steve Capellini no longer works at a spa where I can get his revitalizing massage. Learning how to get the benefits at home through Massage For Dummies is the next best thing to being In Steve's hand." —Bernard Burt, author of Fodor's Healthy Escapes and Senior Editor Spa Management Journal "I have long recommended massage as an important ingredient of a holistic, self-nurturing lifestyle. Finally, there is a book for the average person that gives you every-thing you need to know about giving and receiving massages. I highly recommend this book." —Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series I've received massage from experts around the world and have become somewhat of an expert in the art of receiving. Steve Capellini Is definitely the 'best of the best.' and I've been one of the most loyal clients for over twelve years now. If readers of MotownFor Dummies come away with even a small fraction of the skills and knowledge he's shared with me over the years, they'll be well on their way to some of the most incredi-bly healthy, relaxing, and spiritually nourishing experiences of their lives. EnJoyr —Phyllis Sandler "Massage therapy hits the big time! What a wonderful approach to the art and science of massage. Massage For Dummies blends factual information with a good sense of humor. Even though we've been in practice for over twenty years, we couldn't put It down. We highly recommend the book to laypeople as well as those In the field." —Dan & Tekla Ulrich, Suncoast School of Massage, Tampa, Florida "Massage For Dwnmies is an easy read: delightfully funny, thought-provoking without any work on the part of the reader. There is a wealth of information that is almost auto matically absorbed. Steve is a born teacher. The authors use humor and wit to help you understand the many facets of massage. They help you visualize the material and see the advantages of touching and being touched. With a single pen swipe, they destroy . myths, create mirth, and foster curiosity. The book is well-designed for easy access to technically sound material, and can be used as a reference, quick read, or a teaching • text for a wide audience. I have over twenty. five years in this business, and I was enter- tained, laughed a lot, and appreciated the authors' techniques and competent teaching methods." —Nancy W. Dail, LMT, Director, Downeast School of Massage - EFTA00008023 tapellini and Van Welden literally take their readers by the hand and gently lead them into the delightful practicalities of massage. Sensitive and fun, this book is like a good rub." —Gil Headley, Ph.D., Rolf Institute Adjunct Founder, Somanautics, Inc. "As a massage therapist and school owner for a total of sixteen years, I highly recom- mend this book for the student, professional, and novice alike. It's easy to comprehend, entertaining, informative, and most of all, it's fun! Readers at any level will find them- selves developing skills faster than they ever imagined: —Jody Stork, owner, Space Coast Massage & Allied Health Institute, Melbourne, FL "As a new millennium approaches, the essence of our being human will truly be defined as our ability to feel and experience the fullness of life in the face of an increasingly depersonalized world. Massage For Dummies not only legitimizes, but goes the furthest of any book, in demystifying massage, whether as a receiver or giver. A careful reading will guide you in how to integrate massage and its incredible benefits into the 'here and now' of your everyday life." —Deborah A. Smith, Spa Director and Founder of Smith Club & Spa Specialists "Massage For Dummies is not Just for the novice (or Dummy), but for the professional massage therapist as well. The information Is Ininguable and presented in a light and humorous style. Steve — whose Spa Certification Workshop, The Royal Treatment, has opened doors for massage therapists everywhere — is truly a massage and spa genius: —Gerald Levine, LMT "Massage is a great medicine, and with the help of Massage For Dummies, all of us can have healing hands — or at least know how to find them: —.Margaret Pierpont, coauthor, The Spa Life at Home "My congratulations to Steve Capellini and Michel Van Welden for writing Massage For Dummies. I enjoyed reading this book from cover to cover. Massage For Dummies is a • practical guide for anybody who would like to enhance their skills in massage, from the novice to the 'professional body worker.' The authors deliver their message with intelli- gence, passion, and humor. I will enthusiastically recommend this book to my clients or to anybody who seriously wants to learn about massage, its origins, and applications, yet have fun doing so." —Michael F. Livingston, LMT, Personal Therapist to Jimmy Buffett and Brian Wilson "What a treat! You feel massaged Just reading this book. Superb professionals in their field, the authors demystify this oft-misunderstood arena. They convey essential infor- mation on every aspect of bodywork in a warm, humorous, and inspiring way. This book is truly inspired — and Inspiring. Not only is it full of excellent scientifically -based information, it Is a joy to read. Read it, you'll love itr —Hyla Cass, M.D., author, St. John's Wort: Nature's Blues Buster and Kam: Nature's Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia EFTA00008024 "With lots of deep (k)needed information and long smooth strokes of humor, Steve entirely entertains, expertly educates, and masterfully manifests for any reader the essential facts, fictions, functions, and fun of manage, touch, and bodywork." —John Paul De Viers; PhD., M.S.S.W., T.RM.T, Owner/Director Alamo Plaza Spa, San Antonio, Texas; Co-Chair Education Committee, International Spa Association "It's about time that people understood the medical benefits of massage. [This) book presents practical ways that everyone can decrease stress and prolong their lives by something as simple and elegant as therapeutic massage." —Pamela M. Peeke, M.D., MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland, Division of Complementary Medicine "Discover the Ilfeenhanclng Information provided for you In this remarkable book. Steve Capellini and Michel Van Welden have done an outstanding job delivering the message of self-healing, and in doing so, have created a valuable resource for all to use" —Suzy Bordeaux-Johlfs, Kohala Spa Director, Hilton Walkoloa Village, Hawaii "Here Is a rare mbc one of massage therapy's most knowledgeable, experienced, and sensitive practitioners happens to be a fine and funny writer! Breath deeply and enjoy learning from a master.' —Patricia Weinman, Massage Connoisseur "I found Massage For Dummies to be a wonderful and funny guide to massage, whether you're a massage therapist or first-time recipient.... Steve brings his passion for the massage profession along with a journalist's perception to print. A must for everyone's library to put touch In your life everyday." —Lynda Soften-Wolfe, LMT, NCTMP, Massage Therapy Public Relations Specialist Praise for Getting the Most out of Massage by Steve Capettini "A beautiful book at the right time...." —Bernard S. Siegel. 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IDG BOOKS Is a registered trademark or trademark under exclusive license to IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. from International Data Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. EFTA00008028 I About the Authors Steve Cape You may be thinking to yourself, "What makes HIM so special that he should write this book on massage?" Perhaps what most specifically qualifies me Is the inordinate amount of time, amounting to many thousands of hours, I've spent cooped up alone in a room with Just one other person, touching them all over their bodies and getting paid for it. What could be more fun? Or more weird? I hope I've got the communication skills to get across to you the reasons why an otherwise sane human being would spend such a large percentage of his life In such a strange manner. And in addition, to give you an idea of some more specific qualifications, here's a rough chronology of my life in touch: 1977: Received first massage ever, from high school girlfriend Grace, and knew that something Important had just transpired. 1983: Attended 108 hour massage class in Los Angeles and became certified. Had to take V.D. test at local health clinic in order to receive license (a local prostitution ordinance). 1984: Massaged members of the cast and crew of a movie being filmed about Ernest Hemingway in Pamplona, Spain, during the famous running of the bulls. Yes, I ran. 1985: First regular massage Job, at a spa in Florida, giving 25•minute full body oil rub- downs to cigar-smoking "good ole boys" for 54 an hour. 1986: Rethought career choice. Started working at a friend's landscaping company. 1987: Was called into work at a new spa in Miami, the Doral. Massaged Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who gave me the "secret" of aphrodisiacs. 1988: Became supervisor of the massage and spa treatments department at the Dora!, in charge of 40 therapists. 1989: Became a traveling spa trainer, hiring staff and overseeing openings of spas in Vermont. Jamaica. on cruise ships, and more. 1992: Started teaching workshops to massage therapists and business owners. Massaged Red Cross volunteers and army personnel in aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. 1997: Began publishing books on massage and spas (this is the third one). 1998: First child born. Waiting until he's a year or two old before teaching him how to massage Mommy and Daddy. 1999: Continuing to rub, teach, and write. EFTA00008029 Michel Van WeIdea, PT, NT, received his training at the Physical Therapy Institute of Paris, specializing in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, as well as sports medicine and the treatment of burn victims. For 26 years, he practiced both In hospitals and in his own private clinic. Working hand In hand (no pun intended) with plastic surgeons, he helped develop Plastic Physical Therapy, which increases the positive results of plastic surgery procedures. He also assembled a pro- cedural manual and produced a video about lymphatic drainage and has taught his technique to therapists throughout France and around the world. Since arriving in the US., he has become an "expert on the skin," who, in May 1998, substan- tiated the first derivative claim ever approved by the FDA for the treatment of cellulite using a patented massage device. All the other stuff you see on infomercials about cellulite is a lot of malarkey. Mr. Van Welden is currently a consultant and acting Director of Research for two American clinical research projects studying the effects of massage on cute little pigs. These are under- way at UCLA and Vanderbilt University, believe It or not. Michel is also a wild and crazy outdoorsman. He has run to the top of Mount Kilamanjaro seven times. He also became the record holder for long distance running along the Great Wall of China, covering 1,500 miles, half of the wall's length. His greatest achievement in the sports field, though, was in helping dozens of other people discover their own potentials by leading fitness trips to the Great Wall, Kilamanjaro, the Andes peaks, and other destinations. Mr. Van Welden is married and Is the father of three children. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He can be contacted by email at michel vpfiago r1 dnet. att. net. EFTA00008030 e` • .rit ABOUT LUG on WORLDWIDE Welcome to thesvorld of IDG-Books Vkaldwide. IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., is a subsidiary of International Data Group, the world's largest publisher of computer-related information and the leading global provider &information setts on information technology IDG was founded more than 30 years ago by Patrick J. 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IDG World Expo is a leading producer of more than 168 globally branded conferences and expositions in 35 countries including a (Electronic Entertainment Expo), Macworld Expo. ComNet, Windows World Expo, ICE (Internet Commerce Expo), Agenda, DEMO, and Spotlight. IDG's training subsidiary. ExecuTrain, is the world's largest computer training company, with more than 230 locations worldwide and 785 training courses. IDG Marketing Services helps industry-leading IT companies build international brand recognition by developing global integrated marketing programs via IDG's prim, online and exposition products worldwide. Further information about the company can be found at www.idg.com. 1/24/99 • 1 EFTA00008031 Dedication I dedicate this book to the coolest little massage partner ever, Brandon Sunthorn Capelllni, born August 3, 1998. Acknowledgments from Steve Capettini I thank Atchana, my darling partner and wife, who received less massages because I was so busy writing these past months. The rest of my family was equally supportive and enthusi- astic too: Mom & Dad, Tina, Bala & Adi, Jim & Lalithe, Rob, Suzanne, Chris, Ari, & Nicole. And of course the Thal side of the family: Umpun, Lek, Pat, Rangsan, Tina, & Rolando. And the father-in-law I never knew, Sunthom Chuaindhara; he lives on in our hearts. I appreciate my co-author Michel Van Welden for his help and for being so dedicated to his worldwide massage research. I'm very grateful to Carol Susan Roth, who believed I was right for this project and made it all possible through her dedication and hard work, and to Lorl Huneke for introducing us. Thank you to stellar literary agents, Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomade, who've been steadily supporting my writing and helping me grow. All the folks at IDG have been a pleasure to work with because they are smart and they have vision and they like massage! I really appreciate being treated as part of the team, especially at BEA, and I'd especially like to thank Tang Booth for her support, encouragement, and hard work on this project. I also thank Kathleen Welton for remembering me from two years earlier; Tim Callan, a brave soul who endured major surgery while right in the midst of edit- ing this book Christina Turner; Karen Young; 1(i-ignite Pappas; Mimi Sells; Jonathan Malysiak Steve Berkowitz; Charles Berkstresser; Roland Elgey; Sarah Woodman &Ma Noetzel for creating killer trade show events; David Scott for staying in touch from Australia', and John Kilcullen for proudly proclaiming 'ree massagesl Only in America!' at the Book Expo. You've got a great team, and you know how to throw a party! Also, there are so many friends and clients from the massage and spa world who've helped with this book too: Jai Varadaraj for all her help from India; Lynda Solien-Wolle for her guerilla massage marketing and the great Massage For Dummies chair; Don Payne; John Fanuzzi; Carole Spellman; Ed Wilson; Iris Burman; Dan &Telka Ulrich; Pat Weinman; Harvey & Phyllis Sandler; Dave Kennedy; Amory Rowe; the Dail family up in Maine for their unparal- leled hospitality; and especially Nancy Dall for her technical review of this boot Steve Chagnon; Vincenzo &Susy Marra; Giovanni Grippando; Regina Kipnis; Ellen Wickersham; Connie Johnson; Jim Berenholtz; Mark Siciliani; and Carol Ann Ferrol. Also, I thank the co-creators of the book: Kathryn Born, for the illustrations; Peter Barrett for the photography; and his assistants Alfredo and Ave, and of course the models, Fardan Karibee, Josephine B. Hortenbrink, Jason Barger, & Linda Vongkhamphra. EFTA00008032 Acknowtedqments from Michel Van Walden For my Mom, for all that she did for me. including going through sciatica pain to show me the way of my future. Thanks. To all the patients who knocked on my door to receive a massage and ended up sweating in Africa or in Bolivia. To Steve Capellini for not thinking that all French are arrogant, carrying their baguettes and bottles of wine everywhere they go, and for offering me the pleasure of sharing the success of this book. To Sebastien and Jordane my sons, for all the support they bring to their too often gone away, Dad. To Jocelyne who taught me how to speak to pigs about massage, and convince them that the guy with the white coat and a strong French accent was not the butcher. And for the love she brings me every day. To Dr. James Watson, plastic surgeon at UCLA, and Dr. David Adcok plastic surgeon at Vanderbilt University, for all the hours spent together in the lab and in the Plastic Surgery Department trying to understand a non -surgical technique. To Tami Booth for giving me this extraordinary opportunity — to be published in the USA. And to Carol Susan Roth for making it possibld. EFTA00008033 Publisher's Acknowledgments We're proud of this book; please register your comments through our IDG Books Worldwide Online Registration Form located at http : / /my 2cen ts . dummi es . corn. Some of the people who helped bring this book to market include the following: Acquisitions, Editorial, and Media Development Senior Project Editor. Tim Gallen Acquisitions Editor. Tami Booth Copy Editors: Tamara Castleman, Donna Love, Elizabeth Kuball Technical Editor. Nancy Dail, Director, Downcast School of Massage Editorial Coordinator. Karen Young Editorial Manager. Seta K. 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McGovern, without whom this book would not have been possible. • EFTA00008034 Contents at a Glance Foreword xxv Introduction 1 Pan I: Discovering Massage for Greater Health and Happiness Chapter 1: Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life 11 Chapter 2: A Brief History of Touch 23 Chapter 3: Your Skin: Frontier to the Rest of the World 33 Chapter 4: I've Got You Under My Skin: The Basics of What's Inside 45 Pan 11: The An of Receiving Massage 63 Chapter 5: A Massage Road Map 65 Chapter 6: Look Who's Coming to Touch You 79 Chapter 7: The Rules for Receiving Massage 89 Chapter 8: Your First Massage Appointment — Step-by-Step 101 Pan III: The An of Giving Massage 115 Chapter 9: Massage Moods: Getting the Setting Right 117 Chapter 10: All The Right Moves 129 Chapter 11: Putting the Moves Together 161 Pan Ill: Massage at Work 197 Chapter 12: The New Coffee Break: Corporate Massage for a Digital Generation 199 Chapter 13: Cubicle Maneuvers: Self-Massage for the Keyboard Jockey 213 Chapter 14: Relief for the Feet with Reflexology 229 Pan t' Living the Good Life: Massage for Every Body 241 Chapter 15: The Spa Lifestyle: Massage, Youth, and Beauty .243 Chapter 16: Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage 257 Chapter 17: Taking It With You: Massage On the Go 265 Chapter 18: Massage for the Whole Family 271 Chapter 19: The Lover's Touch: Massage and Intimacy 283 Chapter 20: Have Hands, Will Travel: Doing Massage for a Living 291 Pan VI: The Part of Tens 301 Chapter 21: Ten Top Places to Study Massage .303 Chapter 22: Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Topnotch Massage 309 Chapter 23: Ten Inventive Ways to Give Massage as a Gift 315 Chapter 24: Ten Massage Techniques That Your Dog or Cat Will Love 317 Chapter 25: Ten Quick and Easy Massage Techniques for Easing Stress 321 Appendix 325 Index 339 Book Registration Information Back of Book EFTA00008035 , EFTA00008036 Table of Contents Foreword ero introduction 1 The Massage Adventure You're not alone You don't have to be a hippie This Book Is for You If So How Do I Get Started Already? How This Book Is Organized Part I: Discovering Massage for Greater Health and Happiness Part II: The Art of Receiving Massage Part III: The Art of Giving Massage Part IV: Massage at Work Part V: Living the Good Life: Massage for Every Body Part VI: The Part of Tens Massaging the Icons Sharing the Adventure So What Happens Now? 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 Part 1: Discovering Massage (or Greater Health and Happiness 9 Chapter 1: Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life 11 Basic Benefits of Massage 12 Helps relieve muscular spasm and tension 13 Raises Immune efficiency 14 Improves circulation 15 Promotes the healing of tissues 16 Increases healthy functioning of the skin 16 Offers emotional reassurance 17 Engenders profound relaxation 17 Improves appearance 18 The Massage Menu 18 Relaxation massage 19 Sports massage 19 Rehabilitative massage 19 Esthetic massage 20 Energy-balancing massage 21 Massage for increased awareness 21 Spiritually oriented massage I 21 Massage for emotional growth 22 Massage for sensual pleasure 22 Massage for non-humans 22 EFTA00008037 Massage For Dummies Chapter 2: A Brief History of Touch .23 Dramatic Moments in Massage History 23 Shaman Bob — hands-on healer 24 The Tao of massage 24 A Greek man with a mission 25 The Middle Ages 25 The Swedish scenario 26 Decline of massage in the twentieth century 27 Hippies save massage from extinction 2▪ 8 Massage Today 2• 9 So many choices 29 Touch research 30 The Future of Massage 32 Chapter 3: Your Skin: Frontier to the Rest of the World .33 Thinking with Your Skin 34 Feeling • thinking 34 Investigating Your Multi-dimensional Skin 3• 5 Sensitivity exercise #1: The Zen cantaloupe ceremony 36 Sensitivity exercise #2: The texture of the world 38 Layering It On 39 Getting the Skinny on Your Personal Border Guard 40 Protection 41 Absorption 41 Excretion and secretion 42 Heat regulation 42 Respiration 43 Sensation 43 Touching the Skin through Massage 43 Chapter 4: I've Got You Under My Skin: The Basics of What's Inside 45 Wow, That's Deep 46 Proof That You're Three Dimensional 47 Learning to Feel 48 Getting a feeling for palpation 49 Bony landmarks 50 The bony landmark game 51 Soft tissues 53 Name that muscle 55 Other Body Systems .58 Circulatory system 58 Nervous system 59 Endocrine system 60 Digestive system 60 Respiratory system 62 Part II: The Art of Receiving Massage 63 Chapter 5: A Massage Road Map 65 Healthy Pleasure 65 Testing Your Touch-Ability 67 EFTA00008038 Table of Contents Ate So Little Time, So Many Massages 69 Massage for relaxation 70 Ftx massage 72 Remodeling your body for fun and profit 73 Touch Terminology 73 Chapter 6: Look Who's Coming to Touch You 79 Stalking the Elusive Referral 79 Getting a Helping Hand 82 Locating a Massage Therapist 82 Checking the ads 83 Letting your fingers do the walking 83 Opening the bureau door 8• 3 Going back to school 8• 4 Pampering Your Massage Therapist 85 Licensing Touch 86 Chapter 7: The Rules for Receiving Massage 89 Rule #1: Keep Breathing 90 Going with the diaphragm's flow 91 Exercising your breathing muscles 92 Rule #2: Stay Loose 92 Rule #3: Let Go 93 Rule #4: Stop Thinking, Start Being 95 Rule #5: No Pain, No Gain? No Way! 95 Rule #6: Listen to Your Emotions 97 Rule #7: Blissing Out Is Okay 98 Rule #8: It's Cool to Be Nude (Or Not) 99 Rule #9: You're the Boss 99 Rule #10: Be Grateful 100 Chapter 8: Your First Massage Appointment — Step-by-Step 101 Your First Appointment with a Pro 101 Preparation 101 Communication 102 Getting comfortable 103 The first touch 105 During the Massage 106 Coming back slowly 108 Afterglow 108 To Up or not to Up 109 Where to Go to Get Massaged 110 Your own home 111 The massage therapist's home 111 Spas 112 Cruise ships 112 Hotels 113 Health clubs 113 Clinics 114 Student massage clinics 114 EFTA00008039 xx Massage For Dummies Part 111: The Art of Giving Massage 115 Chapter 9: Massage Moods: Getting the Setting Right 117 Creating the Inner Chamber 117 Scents 118 Sights 120 Sounds 121 Location location location 123 Privacy, please 124 The "massage mood" 125 Trading Places 127 Chapter 10: All The Right Moves 129 Don't Do It, Mon! 130 Contraindications 130 Bad moves 132 Danger zones 133 Please don't do that 134 Building Your Massage Muscles 136 You Got 'da Moves 137 Slip-sliding away: The pleasures of gliding 138 "X" marks the spot: Pressing 140 Let's do the twist: Kneading 142 Wax on, wax off: Rubbing 145 Shake, rattle, and roll: Shaking 146 Get into the rhythm: Tapping 149 Keep it loose: Stretching 151 Massage moves in a nutshell 153 The Massage Dance 154 Massage Gizmos 156 Gravity-assisted gizmos 157 Pressure tools 158 Mechanical devices 159 The best gizmo of all 160 Chapter 11: Putting the Moves Together 161 Setting Up 162 Table for one? 162 Sheets, towels, and so on 163 Oil's Well That Ends Well 164 Bottle placement 165 Your own oil blends 165 The Rules for Giving Massage 166 The Massage 168 Cleanliness first 168 Take your positions 169 Invocation 170 The Force, Luke, remember the Force 170 The first touch 170 The back 171 Back of the legs and buttocks 176 Face and scalp 180 Neck and shoulders 183 EFTA00008040 Table of Contents Arms and hands 185 Torso 188 Front of the legs and feet 189 The grand finale 194 Pan IC/ Massage at Work 197 Chapter 12: The New Coffee Break: Corporate Massage for a Digital Generation 199 Corporate Massage - 200 Massage Chairs 202 The Chair Routine 205 Shoulders and upper back 205 Arms 206 Lower back 207 Neck 208 Head 210 Finish 210 Chapter 13: Cubicle Maneuvers: Self-Massage for the Keyboard Jockey 213 Self-Massage: The Basics 214 Self-Massage Mini-Routine 214 Irrigate your head 214 Stretch your arms and upper back 215 Massage your temples, face, and Jaw 216 Rub that neck 218 Squeeze your arms and hands 218 Massage your lower back 219 Squeeze your legs 220 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) 222 Do you have CTS? 223 What you can do about CTS 224 Exercise and self-massage for CTS 225 Chapter 14: Relief for the Feet with Reflexology 229 High Heels and Other Enemies of the Feet 230 Reflexology 230 Zone Therapy 231 Foot Massage Routine 232 Positioning 233 Points to remember 233 Basic moves 234 Step-by-step 236 Part t Living the Good Life: Massage for Every Body 241 Chapter 15: The Spa Lifestyle: Massage, Youth, and Beauty .243 Spas: More than Just a Pretty Jacuzzi 243 Choosing a Spa 244 Visiting the spa down the street 245 Choosing a spa that's right for you 245 kkl EFTA00008041 xvii Massage For Dummies Spa Treatments 246 Scrubs 247 Facials 249 Wraps 250 Hydrotherapy 251 Mud, seaweed, and other messy things 253 Massage-O-Matic Specialty Stores 253 Manufacturers' outlets 253 Ergonomic specialists 254 Massage-o-matics 255 Chapter 16: Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage .257 When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get a Massage .257 Good times to use sports massage .258 Where to find sports massage .258 The Techniques .259 Sporty moves .259 Stretches 260 Routines 262 A Pain in the Elbow, a Pain in the Butt 262 Tennis elbow 262 Runner's cramps 263 Chapter 17: Taking It With You: Massage On the Go 265 One World, Many Massages 265 Massage on the Road 267 Massage in Coach Class 268 The coach-class self-massage 268 A couple extra tips 269 Chapter 18: Massage for the Whole Family .271 All in the Family 271 Baby Massage 273 Why baby loves massage 274 Baby massage moves 274 Baby massage routine 275 Baby massage training 276 Not for Women Only 277 Massaging mommy-to-be 277 PMS (Please Massage Soon) 279 Meno-possiblities 279 Senior Massage 280 Reach out and touch someone older 280 A chance to give back .281 Professional senior massage 281 Touch at the end of life 282 Chapter19: The Lover's Touch: Massage and Intimacy .283 Sensual Touch 284 The right intention 284 Spontaneity 284 Sensitivity 285 Soft hands 285 EFTA00008042 Table of Contents Setting the Sensual Mood 286 Flavored massage oils 286 Little devices 286 Videos 287 Sensual Moves 287 Creating fuller contact 287 Limb draping 288 Hair gliding 288 Belly touching 288 The most sensual organ of them all 289 Fantasizing is okay 290 Chapter 20: Have Hands, Will Travel: Doing Massage for a Living .291 Is This the Career for You? 291 The ten traits of a born massage therapist 292 An honest look at yourself 293 The Massage Adventure 293 Getting trained 294 Obtaining licensing and certification 296 Discovering your new lifestyle 297 Where the Profession Is Headed 299 Where you can go as a massage therapist 299 The gift beyond price 300 Part 0: The Pan of Tens 301 Chapter 21: Ten Top Places to Study Massage 303 Chapter 22: Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Topnotch Massage 309 Chapter 23: Ten Inventive Ways to Give Massage as a Gift 315 Chapter 24: Ten Massage Techniques That Your Dog or Cat Will Love 317 Chapter 25: Ten Quick and Easy Massage Techniques for Easing Stress 321 Appendix 325 Index 339 Book Registration Information Back of Book EFTA00008043 Astrig Massage For Dummies EFTA00008044 Foreword andrefresh your soul. I'm of course talking about massage. Logging 20,000 miles a year may have made me somewhat of an expert on the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but it also taught me to value some of life's simple pleasures, like massage. Whenever I arrive at a new destination, be it the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, or the Canyon Ranch Spa at the Venetian in Las Vegas, the first thing I do after I check in is escape to a good mas- sage. It's the only cure for whatever ails you. Being a devotee of the art of a good massage, my mania isn't confined to Just when I'm traveling. I have a massage table in my home in Jumby Bay, Antigua, and SueHua, my Chinese masseuse, is a daily treat.... Perhaps the best thing about massage is that absolutely everyone can enjoy it, recreating one of the greatest pleasures of the jet-set crowd right at home. And now, finally, there's a way for all of us to learn the secrets from one of the great masters of massage, Steve CapeRini. This book reveals dozens of healthy tips to help you achieve inner harmony, peace of mind, and an entirely new level of well-being, whether you're receiving your massage at a great luxury hotel on the island of Maui, or on your very own living room floor. Massage is truly one of the greatest gifts that is a delight to receive and a joy to give. Have fun as you read along and practice because you may even make a few new friends. Robin Leach EFTA00008045 Atni Massage For Dummies EFTA00008046 Introduction Fnorthose of us who've already discovered it, massage Is just about the niftiest thing on the planet. Better than chocolate. Better than pizza. It's a great way to feel better, look better, treat people better, and treat yourself better, too. It's one hundred percent good for you, with no artificial additives or ingredients, and it's easy to do. In fact, one of the best things about mas- sage is that you don't need a lot of fancy expensive equipment in order to get one or give one. All you really