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The Rules for Gluing Massage Massage-English, English-Massage
Dictionary
Review these rules before you begin giving a
massage: Term Definition
sot Do no harm: This is the number one rule for Rolled Deep massage work on fascia that
giving a massage. Refer to Chapter 10 and make realigns the body with gravity
sure you're aware of the moves that you Body A practitioner of massage or
shouldn't make, the places that you shouldn't worker similar hands-on healing techniques
press, and the conditions you shouldn't treat. Structural Massage that realigns the body's
ye Think 3-D: Refer to Chapter 4 and try to visualize work structure
the invisible physical structures beneath the Spa Health facility where people go
skin that you're affecting with your hands during to learn holistic practices, eat
the massage healthy foods, exercise, and receive
massages and spa treatments
so Use your whole body. Remember to use correct
body mechanics in order to save your own body Ayurveda An ancient healing system from
from overexertion while applying just the right India that uses diet, meditation,
herbs. and massage to balance the body
amount of pressure for your partner.
Swedish The most well-known and widely
to• Focus on the other. This is no time to be thinking
practiced form of massage in the
about politics, sports, the weather, or your
Western world, Consisting of stroking,
upcoming turn to receive. As fully as you can, kneading, applying pressure, stretching,
focus on your partner, what she's feeling, and and so on
how you can make her feel better.
Trigger A tight, tender spot in muscles
so Go out of your mind: After you figure out the point that responds well to targeted massage
moves, practice the technique, and focus on Connective The web of tissue (primarily collagen
your partner with all your concentration, then tissues fibers) that surround your every muscle.
you can stop thinking. Let go of your extraneous organ, and bone, holding your body
thoughts — and even your thoughts about doing together
a good job. Deep A type of massage that targets the deeper
so Get creative: Go ahead, go crazy: just let tissue layers of muscle and connective tissue
yourself feel whatever you're feeling and go Energy Type of massage that focuses on vital.
with your intuition. As long as what you're doing work invisible energies in your body
is generated from caring and commitment to Adhesion Muscle and connective tissue fibers that
your partner, it is going to be the right thing. are stuck together, which massage can
so Let love flow Certain people develop an ability separate
to send a very distinct and palpable sensation of Drape Towels, sheets, and so on, used
love into their fingers and palms. You can feel it to cover a person receiving a massage
when they touch you. Everyone else has the Knots Tight bands of muscle fibers and
potential to develop that ability. Why not use connective tissues that massage often
massage as an opportunity to explore your own Softens
innate abilities to send a powerful message of On-site Seated and clothed massage given
caring to others through your touch and massage in special chairs — usually in offices, in
presence? stores, or at special events
Parlor Place where people eat ice cream
Full body Relaxation massage treating the whole
massage body as compared to remedial massage
treating a localized area
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Danger Zones
These areas contain important pieces of your anatomy in exposed and vulnerable positions. Highly traineedd
therapists can actually work in these areas, but if you're not a massage professional yourself, it's bonerto stay
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.
3 Popliteal area: Popularly known as the back of the knee, you should always treat this spot gingerly. It's
very sensitive to pressure.
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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 Motown
For 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.f ive 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
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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
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"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. M.D., author, Love, Medicine, & Miracles
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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.
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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 r1d net. att. net.
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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.
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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.
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Publisher's Acknowledgments
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Some of the people who helped bring this book to market include the following:
Acquisitions, Editorial, and Production
Media Development Project Coordinator. Tom Missler
Senior Project Editor. Tim Gallen Associate Project Coordinator: Maridee Ennis
Acquisitions Editor. Tami Booth Layout and Graphics: Amy Adrian,
Copy Editors: Tamara Castleman, Donna Love, Angela F. Hunckler, Kate Jenkins,
Elizabeth Kuball David McKelvey, Barry Of fringe,
Brent Savage, Jacque Schneider,
Technical Editor. Nancy Dail, Director, Janet Seib, Michael A. Sullivan,
Downcast School of Massage Brian Torwelle, Mary Jo Weis
Editorial Coordinator. Karen Young Illustrator. Kathryn Born
Editorial Manager. Seta K. Franz Photographer: Peter Barrett
Editorial Assistant Alison Walthall Proofreaders Paula Lowell, Nancy Price,
Marianne Santy
Indexer. Liz Cunningham
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Mary Corder, Editorial Director
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Manager
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Reprints and Bluelines
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The publisher would like to give special thanks to Patrick J. McGovern,
without whom this book would not have been possible.
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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: TakingI t 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
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Table of Contents
Foreword ero
introduction 1
The Massage Adventure 1
You're not alone 2
You don't have to be a hippie 2
This Book Is for You If 3
So How Do I Get Started Already? 4
How This Book Is Organized 4
Part I: Discovering Massage for Greater Health and Happiness 4
Part II: The Art of Receiving Massage 5
Part III: The Art of Giving Massage 5
Part IV: Massage at Work 5
Part V: Living the Good Life: Massage for Every Body 6
Part VI: The Part of Tens 6
Massaging the Icons 6
Sharing the Adventure 7
So What Happens Now? 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
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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
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