The Complete Body Massage Course: An Introduction to the Most Popular Massage Therapies Paperback – April 6, 2010

Very comprehensive photo-illustrated guide on massage therapy techniques and applications.As a new grad as a Massage Therapist, it would be a valuable reference for me as I start and build my practice. I recommended this book to my batchmates and friends.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'm no stranger to massage but never had formal training. There are lots of pictures, all instructions make complete sense. After reading this book & getting massages, (of course I enjoy them immensely) but now I know why the therapeutic masseuse is doing what she's doing. My own informal massage technique has improved greatly. Great book!

Many books on this subject are either fluffy or too technical. This book is an exception. It is written in a friendly and accessible style. You don't need to be an expert or aim to be one, to use this book. It is well produced; the colour photos are functional and crisp.Our modern tempo of life abuses our muscles and mind and they need tending. The chapter on Self-Massage can be used daily while on a train, bus, office or at home while watching television. You can get a friend or partner to join in and use the instructions in the book. It may help you to become an expert in time.I have seen Nicola work and she brings her love and care for the health and healing of people. Just the chapter of Self- Massage will recover the cost of the book. Time to get healthy and relax by using this handy book. Recommend it.

I've been getting massage for Fibromyalgia for the last ten years. The instructive advice in this book and the clarity of the pictures are the best I've seen. My husband and I learned from a certified and experienced theripist how to massage each other. There is a lot to remember and this book, which agrees with everything she taught, is our backup.

This book gives a very basic introduction to the best known types of massage, which it says in the title. However, it also says it is a complete course. This it is not. I wouldn't even say a person would feel comfortable giving any of these massages after reading this book. I recommend looking into other books if you intend to actually give a massage after you have finished reading it. If you're looking to educate yourself in order to decide which type of massage you're interested in. Then this is a good book for you. Happy reading.-Szen

The book its what it says it is, An introduction, very basic strokes, but well presented and with good ilustrations. Very good if all you want is to know how to give a feel good massage to your family and friends