Synopses & Reviews
This affordable paperback on the contemporary topic of aromatherapy massage is created for people with full and busy lives. Clear explanations on everything you should know about this wonderful relaxation technique--for yourself or a friend--are enhanced by dozens of detailed photographs. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful, full color photographs make this the perfect guide for the novice or seasoned masseur.
Synopsis
Designed for people with a busy lifestyle, this highly acclaimed series of inspiring and practical paperbacks cover a wide range of topics. Each book is a showcase of the trademark DK style that marries instructive photographs with easy-to-read text.
About the Author
Clare Maxwell-Hudson is the author of The Complete Book of Massage (1988). She has traveled on five continents, learning massage techniques and collecting recipes for traditional beauty treatments. An expert in the therapeutic benefits of massage, she teaches massage in hospitals throughout the United Kingdom and is a lecturer at the Royal College of Nursing, a governor of the Royal Hospital in London, and director of the Institute of Health Studies. She also directs the Clare Maxwell-Hudson School of Massage as well as her own company, a manufacturer of natural skin-care products based on her research into essential oils.
Table of Contents
Introduction -- Essential oils -- A catalog of oils -- Massage techniques -- A full body massage -- Aromatic beauty care -- Therapeutic remedies.