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 Use massage as a reward for children who complete their homework. 
 Offer the family chef a massage In return for preparing a special meal. 
 Make the idea of massage non-threatening by offering the simple, seated, 
back and neck massage (fully clothed) from Chapter 12. 
 If someone says no to massage, respect that person's feelings, but offer a 
tidbit of Information that may help, such as the location of the 
headache-reduction massage point in the webbing between the thumb 
and index finger (see Chapter 13). 
 When a family member does agree to receive his or her first-ever mas-
sage, start out easy, with very light pressure, so you don't turn them off 
to the idea. Do some gentle warmups first, and then use more intense 
maneuvers after the person is used to your touch. 
 Be willing to be the first one to offer massage and to continue offering it 
even if the favor is not reciprocated for a while. 
My father went to Emory University Hospital 
once for heart surgery, because his arteries 
were blocked. The entire family was scared. 
My mom and sister and I accompanied him, and 
we watched as theywheeled him into the oper-
ating room, which was filled with high-tech, 
expensive equipment thatwe didn't understand. 
Hours later, he came out okay, but the nurses 
had to strap him to his hospital bed so he wouldn't 
accidentally roll over on the tubes and wires 
that sprouted from his body. 
I stayed by his side all night, watching his pain 
and discomfort increase until he asked me to try 
to do something about it. 
"Would you mind giving me a little massage, 
Son?" he asked. 
I agreed, and then slid my hands along the hos-
pitatmattress under his-back until I could curl 
myfingers up and work on his knotted muscles. 
The operating table had been as hard as a block 
of concrete, and being strapped in one position 
for hours turned outto be the most painful part 
of the.operation. 
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Sometimes, other people just plain aren't into massage. Don't force your 
family members into it if they're not comfortable. More commonly, they'll be 
ready and willing to experiment with massage, but only on the receiving end, 
leaving you perpetually in the role of giver. If, no matter what tactics you use, 
you still end up being the only person in your family wild and crazy enough 
to give massages, I say go ahead and do RI You'll be creating a closeness that 
wouldn't be there otherwise, and your family will eventually express their 
gratitude in other ways. 
Baby Massage 
"Where touching begins, there love and humanity also begin — within the 
first minutes following birth." —Ashley Montagu 
My wife and I were waiting in line at the grocery store one day with our four-
month-old son sitting in his stroller. Suddenly, the woman behind us reached 
over and started massaging his toes. "Massage is very good for babies," she 
said, "especially here on the big toe. If he's depressed or angry, this will make 
him feel better." We were amazed, and it must have shown on our faces, 
because she looked up at us and smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry," she said, 
"It really works. I saw It on TV!" 
Regardless of how you feel about strangers touching your child's feet in 
supermarkets, this story does point to the widespread acceptance of baby 
massage and child massage by people everywhere. 
Cultures from around the world embrace the concept of baby massage: 
 People from India have massaged their babies for centuries. 
 Eskimos and native people from East Africa have long histories of using 
baby massage, too. 
 In Bali, children are held in constant physical contact for the first six 
months of life, and only then are their feet first allowed to touch the 
ground. 
Touch is part of the fabric of life, from the moment we first emerge from the 
womb into our parents' arms. Unfortunately, the more "civilized" and techno-
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Why baby loves massage 
If you spend a little time around babies, you may start to think to yourself, 
"Hey, babies are different than normal humans. They seem hyper-sensitive. 
Every little touch is magnified a hundred times. Is It just me, or do babies feel 
things differently than we do?" 
Babies do indeed feel things more intensely than adults. This is caused by an 
abundance of special touch-sensing organs in the skin called Meissner's cor-
puscles, which are five times more prevalent in children three years old and 
younger than they are in adults. Babies have 80 Meissner's corpuscles per 
square millimeter of skin versus 20 per square millimeter for adults and 4 per 
millimeter for seniors. 
Meissner's corpuscles are especially good at detecting light, fleeting movements 
across the skin, and so this type of movement is especially effective on babies. 
Also, researchers at the Touch Research Institute (TRI) in Miami have found 
that massage can actually help premature infants grow faster and leave the 
hospital sooner. Touch is a lifesaver for infants, who crave it as deeply as 
they crave oxygen, or light. So, when you add to that the pleasure It provides, 
it's no wonder babies love massage. 
Baby massage moves 
One thing about babies: They're really, really small. You can tell how small 
they are when you try to massage them and one of your hands covers their 
entire back. Besides, most of the time they're either squirming around like 
tadpoles.or lying fast asleep. So, what techniques are you supposed to use on 
such tiny, wriggling creatures? 
Here are a few pointers to get you started: 
Po Choose a time when the baby is tranquil to give the massage, perhaps 
after a bath, shortly after waking up, or right before bedtime. 
por Use light touch to stimulate the Meissner's corpuscles in your baby's 
skin, providing extra pleasure that makes him want to stay In one place 
longer. 
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Baby massage routine 
The following moves are easy to do, as you can see from Figure 18-I. The 
hardest part will probably be getting your baby to sit still for them. 
1. With the baby lying face up, run your fingertips lightly up over his 
abdomen, chest, and face, and then bring them back down again, as 
shown in Figure 18-la. 
Remember: This move is just to stimulate the Meissner's corpuscles, so 
it doesn't need to be firm at all. You can add some extra effectiveness to 
this move by saying "Wh0000sh!" as you bring your fingers up over the 
baby's body. After a little practice, your baby begins to anticipate this 
deliciously pleasurable move and smile when you approach him with 
outstretched fingers. 
2. With your hands on the baby's sides, sweep your thumbs up over his 
abdomen, moving them outwards. Then lightly brush the thumbs 
back over the skin and repeat four to five times. 
This is a calming stroke that's good for the internal organs. Note: This 
move (shown in Figure 18-1b) requires relatively firm pressure, and you 
may need some oil or lotion, as well. 
3. Using your thumbs, make little circles with moderate pressure into 
the fleshy area of baby's little tush, as shown in Figure 18-1c. 
He may try to squirm away from you while you're doing this move, but 
you may catch him smiling as he does so. This move feels great. 
4. Apply an itty-bitty version of kneading to the baby's chubby little 
thighs, as shown in Figure 18-Id. 
Babies appreciate a little attention to these muscles, especially as they 
become more active and stand on their legs longer. 
5. Help your baby stretch his legs by grasping his lower leg, pushing his 
knee up toward his chest, and then gently stretching the leg out 
straight toward you (see Figure 18-1e). 
Repeat this move three to four times. Support his opposite hip with your 
other hand to keep him steady while you do this move. Babies naturally 
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Massaging 
Baby 
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Baby massage training 
Babies don't need any special training to begin enjoying massage, but mom-
mies and daddies can certainly benefit by learning a few tips from baby 
massage experts. Some good videos are available on the subject, and classes 
are given in many areas for parents, foster parents, grandparents, and anyone 
else interested. The massage techniques taught are not just for newborns 
either. Toddlers enjoy massage, too. 
If you really get Into it, you can become a certified baby massage instructor 
yourself. Some good training programs in the U.S. are offered by a woman 
named Vimala Schneider McClure, who experienced baby massage firsthand 
in India and brought it back to the U.S. She founded the international 
Association of Infant Massage, which now has over 2,500 members, and she 
wrote Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents, (Bantam Doubleday 
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Contact one of the following numbers or visit the following Web site if you're 
interested in baby massage: 
 International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM); contact person: 
Vimala Schneider McClure; telephone: 800-248-5432 
 Cinnabar School, P.O. Box 34326, Westbrook, Calgary, AB, Canada T3C 
3W0; telephone: 403-246-6720; www. ba bymass age . com 
 Tender Loving Touch; contact people: Slain Weisberg and Rita Day; 
Louisville, KY, telephone: 502-458-7007 
Not for Women Only 
Massage can be enjoyed equally by men and women, of course, but there are 
certain circumstances in which women definitely receive a little something 
extra from the experience. I'm talking about that trio of specifically female 
conditions: 
 Pregnancy 
 PMS 
 Menopause 
When a woman receives a massage during any of these times in her life, it not 
only benefits her, but all the people she lives with as well. Keeping females 
happy with massage is especially important for all males who live anywhere 
in their approximate vicinity. 
And who are the women closest to you? Usually they're related to you in one 
way or another. Mothers come to mind right away, for example. Massage is 
one of the best things you can do for your mother, whether it comes directly 
from your hands or as a gift (check out the coupons from Spa Wish in the back 
of the book for an easy way to purchase massage gifts for your mom, regard-
less of what city she lives in). Wives and girlfriends deserve special massage 
attention, too, because they have the ability to instantaneously cut off a man's 
supply of something that he loves very much indeed — his happiness. 
If a lot more women received a lot more massage, there would be a lot less 
strife in a lot of families. Think about it. 
Massaging mommy-to-be 
If you are living with a pregnant woman, you can't do too many things for her 
that would make her happier than a nice massage. In fact, she'll absolutely 
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Labor day massage 
I was once asked by a client to accompany her 
into the labor room and assist with some mas-
sage during delivery. This sounded like a good 
idea, so I read up on the subject and consulted 
with several experienced colleagues. When the 
big day came, however, things didn't turn out 
exactly the way we all expected. 
Mew minutes after arrival in the hospital birthing 
suite, I reached down to massage my clients feet 
between her rather powerful contractions. 
"Don't you touch mel" screamed my normally 
demure client in a voice that reminded no of 
Linda Blair in The Exorcist 
Perhaps I was the wrong gender. For centuries, 
women have stuck together at the crucial time 
of labor, offering each other the support and 
understanding that only theyknow how to give. 
A man, even with the best of intentions, often 
just can't seem to get the touch right at 
moments like that 
About half an hour later, standing •a respectful 
fewfeet away, I watched with amazementas my 
clients daughter made her appearance in the 
world. The massage could wait for another day: 
Doutas 
Some women blend the lines between working as a massage therapist and a 
childbirth assistant. In many countries, women calling themselves (kudos go 
through the process of labor with a woman, offering encouragement, sup-
port, and often touch. 
If you'd like more information or are interested In becoming a doula or child-
birth assistant yourself, contact the Association of Labor Assistants and 
Childbirth Educators, P.O. Box 382724, Cambridge, MA 02238; telephone: 
617-441-2500; e-mail: a 1 a cehg@a of com; Web: www . a 1 a ce . org. 
Pregnancy massage pointers 
Giving massage to a pregnant woman is perfectly safe, and there are even 
special massage tables with big holes in the center (so the woman can lie 
down on her stomach) made especially for that purpose, but there are a few 
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 Make sure that she's comfortably supported at all times, using pillows 
and other cushions beneath her legs and head. 
 Use only very light and soothing touch directly on the abdominal area. 
 Stay away from the points near the heel that correspond to the repro-
ductive organs in reflexology, because they're supposed to help induce 
labor. Refer to Figure 14-3 for the location of these points. 
For more information on this topic, see the sidebar in Chapter 10, 
'Pregnancy: A contraindication?" 
With these guidelines in mind, you can confidently offer massage to your 
favorite pregnant person. A high percentage of pregnant women report back 
pain, sciatic pain, leg cramps, swelling of the ankles, and other problems that 
massage can help ease. So, she will definitely appreciate your efforts. 
To find out more, a good book on the subject is Mother Massage: A Handbook 
for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy, by Elaine Stillerman (Delta Books). 
PMS (Please Massage Sean) 
Few people realize that the real words behind the acronym PMS are "please 
massage soon." The phrase' was coined back in the 1970s when some men 
started noticing that their wives or girlfriends periodically seemed to need an 
especially large share of love and attention. Massage was the perfect answer, 
and so many a man offered his sweetie some tender touch at those times 
when she seemed to need it the most. 
If your honey comes to you looking stressed-out or on the verge or tears for 
no apparent reason and asks you for a massage, do not ask any stupid ques-
tions. Just start massaging. Immediately. 
Mena-passiblities 
All kinds of crazy things start happening with a woman's hormones about the 
time she's going through menopause. Many of these things have an effect on 
the way she looks and the way she feels. 
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skin. The emotional reassurance and comfort given through caring touch do 
a lot to renew a woman's balance, too. 
The facial and the full day of spa pleasures I outline in Chapter 15 are sure to 
be appreciated by menopausal women, as well as a massage. 
Senior Massage 
As Art Linkletter once said, "Old age is not for sissies." All sorts of things 
start to happen to a body after It's been around for a while. In addition to the 
expected stiff joints and achy muscles, many seniors feel a deeper pain as 
well, the pain of loneliness. 
Massage can help with the stiffness. It can help with the aches. And some-
times it can even help with the loneliness. Massage treats the little things that 
eventually become the big things. A little stiffness, for example, could lead to 
the awkwardness and lack of coordination that eventually ends up causing a 
fall. When seniors feel more relaxed and coordinated after a massage, they 
are less likely to fall. 
Little daily doses of touch can make the difference between a lonely life and a 
more fulfilled one. We are each born yearning for touch as babies, and, as we 
age, the need for contact is still there, though we often suppress it. 
A new movement is afoot for seniors these days. As the population in indus-
trialized countries gets progressively older, people are not taking to the idea 
of retirement like they used to. A few years ago, the word retirement used to 
mean "ready to die." Now it means, "twenty more years of activities and then 
maybe slowing down a little." Massage can play a big part in keeping seniors 
vital and healthy during those years. 
In Chapter 5, I mention one of the world's favorite seniors, and a great fan of 
massage, Bob Hope. He's had a massage almost every day of his life for over 
50 years, and he says it's been an important part of what's kept him going. As 
of this writing, he's nearing the 100-year mark. Maybe we could all learn a few 
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 Visit a senior citizen neighbor and spend a little time with her. Offer to 
give her a light shoulder and neck rub. 
 Visit a retirement home and volunteer to make the rounds and talk to 
the residents. When you do, hold each one by the hand, making simple 
contact. 
 Self-massage is great for seniors, too. If the opportunity is there, go 
ahead and teach the self-massage moves in Chapter 13 to a special 
senior. This is also a great way to share your enthusiasm for massage 
with your own parents or grandparents. 
You should follow a few guidelines when massaging seniors: 
 Seniors are generally more frail than younger folks, so use gentler move-
ments when giving them a massage. 
 They're not made of porcelain, however, and you don't need to treat 
them like they're going to break at any second. Start off softly, and pro-
gressively Increase the vigor of your massage until you reach a 
comfortable level. 
 Make extra sure to ask for lots of feedback so you know what you're 
doing is okay. 
A chance to give back 
In studies conducted at the Touch Research Institute, it was found that 
seniors received almost as much benefit from giving massage as they did 
from receiving. Teaching seniors how to massage their grandchildren, for 
example, is a wonderful way to help them feel involved and in touch with the 
younger generations. 
You may be surprised how good the simple act of giving a massage can make 
someone feel. The contact is what counts. If you think Granny's a loner who 
enjoys being off in a corner, give her another chance and have her help you 
massage the baby. You may be surprised. 
Professional senior massage 
tv 
If you're headed in the direction of becoming a massage pro yourself, and you 
think you may want to specialize in offering your services to seniors, special 
organizations and trainings are available just for you. Contact the Day-Break 
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Final contact 
A friend called once and asked me to come over 
to give a massage to his father, who had 
recently suffered a stroke. It took both of us sev-
eral minutes working together to get his father 
up on the massage table, because he was weak 
and partially paralyzed. The stroke had also 
taken away his ability to speak. 
For almost an hour, I did the best I could to help 
relieve some of the stress and fear that this man 
was going through. His muscles quivered. His 
eyes looked directly into mine. Near the end of 
the massage he reached his hand out and held 
onto my arm, and I felt a powerful silent com-
munication pass between us through the touch. 
For 10 seconds, 30 seconds, a minute, he just 
held me. 
The next day I was scheduled to come massage 
him again, butthat morning I received a call. He 
was gone. Now, several years later, I can still 
feel the strength of his grip on my arm. 
Massage can offer some serious help for older people suffering from 
Parkinson's Disease, stroke, poor blood circulation, and other conditions. In 
some cases, patients have avoided amputations and terminal disability 
through the massage they've received. Many seniors, such as widowed 
people for example, are seldom touched, yet they're the people who need it 
the most. Massage can help. 
Touch at the end of life 
Massage can offer much needed reassurance for those people near the end of 
their lives. Some massage pros have specialized in this type of work, giving 
massage in hospitals and hospices. A sizable number of clergy, members of 
the National Association of Bodyworkers In Religious Service (NABRS), are 
also involved. 
You can learn more about offering this type of massage in the book 
Compassionate Touch: Hands-On Caregiving for the Elderly, the Ill and the 
Dying, by Dawn Nelson (Tatman Company). 
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et's face it: Sometimes, massage can just plain be sexy. Regardless of how 
therapeutic it is. Regardless of the fact that it was recommended cen-
turies ago by ancient respectable guys like Hippocrates. Regardless of how 
favorably many physicians think of it today. Regardless of the way it's used 
by superstar athletes in smelly locker rooms. And regardless of the hundreds 
of thousands of professional practitioners out there who help heal millions of 
people through their non-sexual touch. 
INC/ 
As a practitioner of therapeutic, non-sexual massage myself, I am amongst 
those who would like to convince you that there's a big difference between 
sensual touch and therapeutic massage. But that doesn't mean sensual touch 
can't be therapeutic. In fact, the famous musician Marvin Gaye sang a song 
on that very topic. You guessed It — "Sexual Healing? 
This chapter offers a few basic ideas to get you started with some sensually 
oriented massage. You can take many of the suggestions from the rest of this 
book, too, and add a little spice to them. Be careful who you use your sensual 
healing techniques on, though, because they can be quite powerful. 
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Sensual Touch 
You need a few important ingredients in order to create a great sensual mas-
sage. These include the following: 
 A naked supermodel 
 A gallon and a half of musk-scented massage oil from ancient Persia 
 Any CD by Barry White 
ust kidding! Actually, having any of those ingredients on hand may indeed 
mprove your chances of experiencing the ultimate sensual massage, but 
hey're certainly not necessary. The following are the three things that you 
definitely need for a good sensual massage: 
 The right intention 
 Spontaneity 
 Sensitivity 
The right intention 
So how do you go about being sensual with your chosen partner after you've 
decided you'd like to share a sexy massage together? The trick is to change 
your intention. You can tell the difference instantaneously when someone has 
a sensual intent with their massage moves. You may be surprised how the 
very same moves performed on the very same part of the body can have 
incredibly different effects, depending upon who's giving the massage, and 
what his or her intention Is. You can feel it in the touch. 
A fine line Iles between sensual and sexual massage, and believe it or not, 
sometimes sensual is better. Sensual massage is more relaxed. It doesn't 
expect anything. Sex is something that gets done, while sensuality just is. 
Once in a while, simply enjoy the touch without thinking about where it may 
lead. Relax there in the arms of sensuality for a time, taking some pressure off 
of you and your partner. You may like what you find. 
Spontaneity 
Perhaps the most important rule for sensual massage is, "Go with the flow." If 
you feel like the most appropriate place for the massage is out on the beach 
at midnight, then take your bottle of oil and head outside. Then again, the 
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kitchen floor can become an exotically sensual environment when you lie 
down on it with your partner. Wherever you are, look around for items that 
can enhance your experience. You're bound to be able to use something that 
you have on hand — a texture, a sound, or a taste — like a big, juicy, ripe 
strawberry, for example. 
Sensitivity 
With sensual massage, you have to be especially sensitive to your partner's 
emotions during the session. Envelope him or her in a sense of warmth, 
caring, and safety. You don't have to beat your partner's tension into submis-
sion or accomplish anything at all really. Just be there with him or her. 
Soft hands 
ONSAT 
In sensual massage, the idea Is not so much to soothe your partner's sore 
muscles, but to enchant him. So, you don't need to use as much pressure or 
strength as you do in a regular massage. Practice using soft hands, letting 
your fingertips and palms drift over the surface of the skin without trying to 
achieve any therapeutic purposes. This technique changes the massage 
mood, making it more sensual. 
A massage called Tantra 
You may wantto know about a special, sensual, 
energy-raising technique called Tantra. This 
technique combines meditation and lots of inter-
esting activities you can use to change sexual 
energy into sensual/spiritual energy. You and 
your partner can engage in sensual massage, 
for example, to heighten your experience of 
togetherness, instead of rushing straight into the 
whole sex thing and then rolling over and falling 
asleep afterward. 
If you're into enhancing your sensual life, you 
can choose among many workshops, videos, 
and books. Pick up one of the books by Mantak 
Chia, for example, which you can find on the 
Web at www . tant ra .com . And while you're 
there, you can have fun discovering other 
aspects of Tantra, such as art and instructions 
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Setting the Sensual Mood 
Sensuality is all about creating a sensual mood, right? So, it follows that your 
inner chamber, as I describe in Chapter 9, is especially Important during a 
sensual massage. But just how exactly are you supposed to make it sensual? 
You can use candles and incense, but how about something a little more 
daring? 
You may want to check out a few of the items listed below to help you and 
your partner get into the appropriate sensual mood. After all, you don't have 
all day to lie around waiting for the proper mood to strike. You're a busy 
person, and you have lots of other things on your mind. If you're feeling 
adventurous, try the following suggestions, and see what happens. 
Flavored massage oils 
Okay, I admit it ... flavored massage oils are a little on the hokey side. But 
you can't knock it till you try it, right? These days, there are flavors for every 
taste. You can even find, believe it or not, a cappuccino-flavored massage oil, 
which must be for those times you need a quick pick-me-up and don't want to 
suffer the extreme embarrassment of falling asleep with your tongue in your 
. partner's navel. 
Of course, the idea here is to enjoy the flavor of the oil while you're licking it 
off, but be careful not to get addicted to this pastime. Don't swallow whole 
pints of the stuff, because it could jeopardize your health. Like all oils, edible 
ones have a lot of cholesterol and fat, too. And nothing would be worse than 
gaining weight by licking your mate, which can lead to the worst of all 
excuses for not giving your honey a sensual massage: "I'm on a diet." 
If edible oils interest you, check out the Wild Syde on the Web at 
wi 1 d syde . com or call 800-433-6459 or 732-714-0306. 
Little devices 
Little devices that buzz and vibrate can be quite a pleasurable addition to a 
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Videos 
All kinds of sensual massage videos are out there for you to use to help get 
you in the mood, but they share one big problem: The models are too good 
looking. For most people, watching one of those videos without feeling a little 
Inadequate is difficult. If you do watch them, Just keep reminding yourself 
that those people spend ten hours a day exercising, seven days a week. When 
they're not exercising, they're at the tanning salon, or the local health food 
restaurant having a bowl of lettuce for lunch, dressing on the side. 
Sensual Moves 
Here are a few moves that you can use when you're creating your sensual 
massage together. You may notice that some of these moves are not really 
moves at all, but attitudes. In a sensual massage you take more liberties with 
your partner. You drape yourselves over each other more, coming closer and 
dissolving the giver/receiver barrier. 
Creating (utter contact 
In therapeutic massage, you usually bring Just your hands and arms into con-
tact with your partner, for the most part. In sensual massage, on the other 
hand, it doesn't matter how much of your body comes into contact with your 
partner. In fact, the more contact the better, as shown in Figure 19-1. For mas-
sage maneuvers applied to the back, the neck, and the head, sit right down 
on your partner's tush. Just make sure not to rest all your weight on him, 
though, because you may cut off the circulation. 
Figure19-1: 
Sitting on 
top of your 
partner is 
great in 
sensual 
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Figure19-2: 
Sensually 
draping your 
partner's 
limbs over 
your body 
adds to the 
experience. 
Limb draping 
When you're massaging your partner's limbs, let the entire leg or arm rest 
across your body. This creates a sensation of support and intimacy, espe-
cially when you combine It with light, lacy moves with your fingertips on the 
inner thigh area, as shown in Figure 19-2. Ooh la lal 
Hair gliding 
The fine ends of your soft, silky hair can be instruments of exquisite pleasure. 
Simply let your hair hang down and brush lightly across your partner's skin 
anywhere on his body while you're giving the massage, as shown in 
Figure 19-3. 
Do not attempt this move If you have a buzz cut or a spiky Mohawk hairstyle, 
because you could inflict serious damage. 
Betty touching 
Ever notice how you instinctively cringe and protect your chest and 
abdomen when danger is present? You do this because the front of the 
human body is incredibly vulnerable and sensitive. This vulnerability is bad 
for self-defense from attacking wolverines, but it's great for sensual massage. 
Simply use a series of light, gliding strokes all up across the abdomen and 
chest, as shown in Figure 19-4. These moves are not meant to affect the mus-
cles, as the chest massage moves In Chapter 11 are, but rather just to 
stimulate the skin (and the mind) of your partner. 
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Figure 19•& 
In sensual 
massage, 
using your 
hair is part 
of the fun. 
Figure 19-4: 
The chest 
and 
abdomen 
are 
vulnerable, 
sensitive 
areas — 
perfect for 
sensual 
touch. 
The most sensual organ of them all 
Simply rubbing your hands and fingers over a person's erogenous zones 
can be, well, erotic, but it's not the only game in town. If you've been with 
your partner for a long time, you may want to explore some newer, less 
obvious zones. 
One particular organ is too often neglected, and it can be the most sensual 
one of all. On all humans, it's found in the same area. Everybody responds to 
stimulation there in a different way, though, making seduction and sensuality 
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Of course, rm talking about the brain. If you can get inside your partner's 
imagination, you can lead him on an infinite number of new erotic experi-
ences without ever leaving the safety of your house. Try it the next time 
you're sharing a sensual massage together. 
Fantasizing is okay 
If you find yourself repeatedly imagining that you're receiving your massage 
from a naked movie star on a beach In Tahiti, don't worry. That's normal. In 
fact, you may even use the fantasy to make the sensual massage more sensual. 
Encourage your partner to share a few juicy morsels from her fantasy life 
while you're applying these sensual moves. You may be surprised how the 
combination of your familiar touch and the fantasy of an exotic, unfamiliar 
situation adds to your experience. 
The ultimate aphrodisiac 
I once had the pleasure of massaging Dr. Ruth 
Westheimer, and I'll never forget what she said 
to me at the end of the massage. Still lying on 
the table, she glanced up at me with her trade-
marked mischievous.grin, and said,. "Don't you 
want to ask mea,question?" 
"A question?" 
"Yes, you know, about love, or sex?" Her eyes 
twinkled. 
I couldn't pass up the opportunity for some free 
expert advice, and so I asked Dr. Ruth what the 
most powerful aphrodisiac in the world was. 
Oysters? Ginseng? Bark from the yohimbe tree 
in Africa? 
"Whatever works for you, works!" said Dr. Ruth, 
and the phrase has rung true all the years since 
she spoke it You and your partner can create 
the ultimate, personalized sensual massage 
experience that's right for you. Just remember 
Dr. Ruth cheering you on from the sidelines, 
which should put a smile on your face, and then 
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In This Chapter 
r> Determining whether massage Is the career for you 
I> Creating your own massage adventure 
I> Understanding the future of massage 
S
o, now, after practicing your new techniques and discovering the incredi-
ble benefits of massage, you may be thinking to yourself, "Hey, all this 
massage stuff is just too much fun. I'd like to find out how I can spend a large 
percentage of my own time making others feel better like all those fantastic 
professional massage therapists I've been reading about. And besides, it may 
help to pay the rent." 
May I then shamelessly take this opportunity to suggest to you a fantastic 
book on exactly this subject, a book that was, coincidentally, written by me? 
The book is Massage Therapy Career Guide for hands-On Success. It is packed 
with over 300 pages of essential Information for the person who is seriously 
considering a walk down the massage career path, and for the person who 
has already begun that journey. 
Right here in this chapter, you're going to get enough information to make a 
sound decision on whether massage therapy may be the right career choice 
for you. You also find several tips and connections to get you going in the 
right direction. 
Is This the Career (or You? 
The first thing you should do when considering a career in massage is ask 
yourself a series of tough questions to determine your true motivations and 
chances for success. Answering the following questions, excerpted from 
Massage Therapy Career Guide, may give you a good preliminary idea about 
how well suited you are to this profession. 
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The ten traits of a born massage therapist 
1. Do people swoon and tell you that you have "great hands" when you 
simply place them upon their neck and shoulders and squeeze a little? 
Yes/No 
2. Do you feel sympathetic pain someplace in your own body when some-
one else tells you about their own pain? Yes/No 
3. Do you feel very comfortable with your own and others' bodies? Are you 
free from excess inhibition and body image hang-ups? Yes/No 
4. Do you have the ability and desire to work several hours a day at a very 
physical endeavor requiring significant stamina? Yes/No 
5. Is It easy for you to remain in silence for an entire hour (or several hours 
in a row), without Indulging in conversation if a client doesn't wish it? 
Yes/No 
6. Have people ever told you that your presence makes them feel peaceful 
or calm? Yes/No 
7. Do you take your own health seriously by exercising, watching what you 
eat, and using moderation? Yes/No 
8. Does the idea of changing your lifestyle and livelihood seem exciting 
rather than horrible? Yes/No 
9. Is the human body a source of wonder and intrigue for you, making you 
want to learn more about how it works through intensive study? Yes/No 
10. Are you willing to invest a significant amount of time and money for 
schooling, supplies, association memberships, and equipment? Yes/No 
Count up the number of "Yes" responses and compare your total with the fol-
owing: 
 9-10 Head to the nearest massage school to enroll. 
 6—8 
Begin serious Investigation about the possibilities; send away for 
more information from massage schools. 
 3-5 Seek the advice and inspiration of established massage therapists 
in your area who may be able to give you some Insight about what daily 
life in the massage field is really like. 
 0-2 
Consider more deeply what your needs and motivations are for 
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An honest took at yourself 
Before you take the plunge, you really need to stop and ask yourself: Am I 
really into touching all those strangers all day long for the rest of my life? 
This is not a career for everybody. It takes a certain kind of person to be a 
massage therapist. And if you are that kind of person, what you may discover, 
after a short while, is that those "strangers" you may be touching are not 
really strangers after all, but fellow human beings whom you can relate to on 
a meaningful level through your newfound skills. 
Massage gives us an acceptable avenue for empathy. Practicing professionals 
can touch others in a caring, compassionate way, helping them with their 
problems, easing their stress, and letting them know they're not alone. 
Massage therapists are paid to be there for people. 
That's no small thing. 
So take an honest look at yourself. Does that deep desire to help and 
empathize with others outweigh whatever reservations you may have regard-
ing the nitty-gritty reality of dealing with the not-always-wonderful public? If 
so, maybe you have quite an adventure ahead — a massage adventure. 
The Massage Adventure 
After you make this fundamental choice and decide to pursue your career in 
massage, then you have to prepare yourself for your new role in society. Yes, 
people may look at you with different eyes when they see you carrying 
around one of those big massage tables that look like padded suitcases. How 
will they react? What will the neighbors say? 
It's strange to think of yourself as this new person, isn't it? It's almost like 
becoming a police officer or ship captain or any other profession that 
involves the wearing of a uniform. You're on display as what you are, and it 
may be uncomfortable at first. 
These sensations gradually fade away, though, as you begin to associate 
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Getting trained 
Chances are that you already know somebody who knows somebody who 
has taken up massage as a career. It's ever more popular, with people from 
many different backgrounds. 
There are over 800 massage schools in the U.S., where training usually lasts 
about 6 months. In some areas, though, you can get certified in as little as a 
hundred hours, and in others you need more than 1,000 hours, which can 
take up to a full year. Other countries can require significantly more training, 
such as Canada for example, with schools that have 2,000- or even 3,000-hour 
programs, lasting up to three years. Most schools offer part-time classroom 
hours for those students who work another Job, and some even have 
Saturday classes once a week for extended periods. 
Here are some of the things you explore in massage school: 
 Anatomy 
 Physiology 
 Massage (dub!) 
 Applicable ethics, history, law, and so on. 
 Hygiene 
 Allied therapies, such as hydrotherapy 
 Professional conduct and ethics 
 And much more 
Sounds like an actual academic program, doesn't it? That's because it is. 
Massage school is not just rubbing and relaxing all day, but that doesn't mean 
it isn't fun. Most graduates have very fond memories of their massage school 
days. And, just like in other schools, you establish new friendships, possibly 
spark romance, and change life paths. 
Choosing a school 
All massage schools are not created equal. And the one you choose may play 
an extremely important role in your overall experience of massage. Some 
schools have a very grass-roots feeling, and attending them makes you feel 
like a part of the massage revolution as it unfolds across the globe, touching 
people's spirits, as well as their bodies, in many important ways. Other 
schools are more interested in providing their students with a no-nonsense, 
technically oriented approach to massage based more strictly on a medical 
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All schools let you attend an open house or a class to see whether the 
school's "personality" is the right match for you. Take advantage of this 
opportunity, and make sure to ask plenty of questions when you meet past 
and present students. 
Another way you can check the standards of a school is to see whether it is 
accredited by an official organization. In the US., for example, schools accredited 
by the Commission on Massage Training Accreditation/Approval (COMTAA) 
or the Integrative Massage and Somatic Therapies Accreditation Council 
(IMSTAC) had to meet some very strict guidelines. You can be rest assured of 
the quality. Information about these accrediting organizations is available 
from the American Massage Therapy Association and Associated Bodywork 
and Massage Professionals. 
The prospect of attending a massage school may excite you, but you have no 
idea how truly valuable the experience is until you go through it yourself. 
Some of the high points include: 
 Camaraderie 
 Increased knowledge and self-confidence 
 Exposure to new techniques and systems 
 A return to the stimulating, youthful lifestyle of the student 
 Credentials you can travel with 
 Self-transformation (See the sidebar later in this chapter.) 
Chapter 21 lists ten of the best places to study massage. 
An information-packed book about massage schools is available from 
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). It's called the 
Touch Training Directory, and you can order it by calling 800-458-2267 or 
303-674-8478 or by visiting liVIW . a bmp . corn. 
Determining cost 
Massage school may cost anywhere from several hundred dollars a semester 
at a vocational technical school up to around $15,000 at some of the top 
schools, with the average seeming to hover in the $5,000 to $6,000 range. 
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Transformation through massage school 
It's a rare person who can go through massage 
school and not be transformed on some funda-
mental level. What makes this so, you ask? 
Several things: 
 Everybody there is making a change of 
some sort in their lives, which makes for a 
lot of very open people, ready to share 
themselves with you, and readyto have fun! 
ye People enrolled in massage school are 
thereto take charge of their own lives in an 
entrepreneurial sense and a health sense, 
too, so you're likely to do some important 
networking with kindred spirits. Many busi-
ness relationships have been forged,in the 
classroom. 
V Many students are often scared out of their 
wits that they won't be able to support 
theniselves after they graduate; this makes 
thertHeel vulnerable, and vulnerability is a 
very endearing quality in most people. It lets 
you all communicate on an honest level. 
v School offers you a time-out from the race 
you've been running in your life up to now. It 
gives you time to take stock of what's most 
important, of where you've been and where 
you truly want to go. 
v When you begin literally touching people on 
a daily basis, as you will in school, you 
quickly get back in touch with whets real, 
and what matters. Life matters. Health mat-
ters. People matter. What you're doing is 
important, and as you realize this More and 
more each day,your Ramey transform. 
Attending massage school is no guarantee for 
a changed life, but it's a prettY 909d bet that you 
may come away with some insights and direc-
tion thatyou never even considered before you 
began. Just stay open. 
of it as a filtering system that keeps the less-than-serious from getting into 
the profession. Even with the costs, many tens of thousands of new massage 
therapists enter the worldwide market every year. 
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Discovering your neul lifestyle 
Freedom at last! After you make it through schooling, certification, and licen-
sure, you're out there in the real world massaging real people — for real 
money. This new lifestyle you create for yourself is nothing like the boring 9 
to 5 routine at your old job. But with your old job, you knew when you were 
working and you knew when you were off. Now, it seems like you're always 
either coming back from giving a massage, Just about to give a massage, or 
thinking of ways you can get more people to sign up for massages. 
Ah, there's the real rub; there's never an end to the massage work that needs 
to be done. 
When you work for yourself doing massage, you have to create some new 
rules and boundaries, like any self-employed person, so that your work life 
doesn't swallow you whole. Whether you work in a spa, a clinic, a doctor's 
office, or in your client's homes, you're going to need new boundary rules 
(see the sidebar about boundary rules in this chapter). 
So how much wilt you make? (the real story) 
Many would-be massage therapists add up the numbers. "Let's see, 50 dollars 
per massage, doing just 5 massages a day, 5 days a week, makes $1,250 per 
week, times 50 weeks ... oh my god! I'm going to be rich. Rich, I tell you!" 
As a result of such calculations, many unsuspecting people have found them-
selves several months later sitting in a classroom studying the function of the 
gluteus maximus muscle. They bide their time, going through the motions, 
Just waiting for their chance to graduate and become massage millionaires. 
Well, it doesn't always work out exactly that way. In fact, it seldom ever does. 
The average annual salary of a massage therapist in the U.S. is under $20,000 
per year, according to one association's statistics, and the number of mas-
sage school graduates who end up not working in the field at all is 
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Boundary rules 
The rules you come up with for yourself as a 
massage therapist are completely personal. No 
two massage therapists need follow the exact 
same guidelines. The importantthing to remem-
ber is to stick by whatever rules you set. This 
increases your self-esteem, makes life a lot 
easier for you, and lets your clients know that 
you're serious about your business. 
The following are just a few suggestions of 
potential boundary rules. Yours may be much 
different Practice saying your new rules out 
loud in front of the mirror a few times to your-
self, as if you were talking to a client Eventually, 
they seem natural. 
i•-• I don't work on weekends. 
po I don't work after 8 p.m. 
 I only take new clients by referral. 
 I don't accepttips/I do accept tips. 
 I have a 24-hour cancellation policy or the 
massage must be paid for in full. 
The tip of the iceberg 
You may have heard stories about massage therapists who get incredible 
tips from wealthy clients, and you may have wished that you, too, could 
receive such large gratuities. This Is very natural. Yet, some people say that 
if you receive tips for massage, you do a disservice to the industry. They say 
tipping turns massage into a service (like a waiter serving food to your 
table) rather than a treatment (like a doctor helping you find relief from a 
particular problem). You wouldn't consider tipping your doctor, would you? 
The problem here is just the tip of the iceberg, so to speak, of a larger under-
lying Issue about how we want others to perceive massage. In the end, it's 
up to you whether to receive tips or not. It's hard to turn down that cash 
staring you in the face as someone hands it to you. Believe me, I've accepted 
a few whopper tips myself over the years. There's really nothing wrong with 
it, in the right circumstance, but it's also good to be aware of the larger 
issue. (See Chapter 8 for more information.) 
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Make sure to subscribe to an industry magazine or two, and read each issue 
from cover to cover. This may help you feel like an insider as you become 
familiar with all the people, places, and history that make massage what it is 
today. 
Where the Profession Is Headed 
In a nutshell, up. Yes, up is the direction the profession of massage therapy is 
heading. And I'm talking on a worldwide scale here. If you're looking to get in 
on a growth industry, you really couldn't pick a better one than this, because 
the number of human bodies out there available to be massaged is growing at 
a tremendous rate. Sometime around the publication of this book, for 
instance, world population Is going to surpass the 6 billion mark. So there's 
no shortage of clients. And there's more wealth now than there ever has been 
before, so many people can afford to pay for massage. An even bigger trend, 
though, and one that has already started, is that insurance companies may 
pay for massage because It's a cost-effective, health-care alternative. 
That's right — in the future, as a massage therapist, others may respect you 
as a part of the evolving medical field, and your services may be paid for 
through insurance billing. This is already happening, but it may soon become 
more common. 
And in addition to the respect and success that you can claim, there's a "cer-
tain something" that makes massage special, too. It's in the simple human act 
of touching — of contact. That's our true specialty, and let's hope it never 
changes, no matter how successful we become. 
Where you can go as a massage therapist 
If you spend the time to gain some expertise in massage, people may eventu-
ally be seeking you out for your services, rather than the other way around. 
Believe me, this feels very good. It is the exact opposite of sitting in your 
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And just think, it all starts when you make that simple, profound decision, to 
reach out and touch other people. Through massage you can do that. 
The gift beyond price 
If you decide to pursue massage, you may discover some things about life 
and about yourself that you never would have guessed otherwise. You will lit-
erally "get in touch" with your own existence In a new way. You change. You 
grow. This is the most valuable gift you receive, and it comes to you when 
you start to dedicate yourself to giving to others. What a concept. 
Go ahead! Give it a shot! It is truly a path worth pursuing. 
Best of luck to you. 
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yen 
with all the nifty photos and detailed instructions 
n this book, there still might be times when you'd 
rather just have somebody else make the massage deci-
sions for you. Instead of figuring out all the moves for 
yourself, for example, wouldn't it be nice to slip away to 
one of the most fantastic spots on the planet and have a 
professional give you a massage? You'd probably like me 
to suggest the top ten places to do just that, wouldn't 
you? 
And, in the same vein, wouldn't it be convenient if I were 
to cut to the chase and say to you, "Okay, here are the ten 
simplest massage moves you can perform on anyone 
(including yourself), anywhere, anytime, to relieve 
stress"? That would take a lot of the work out of learning 
massage. I bet you'd like that, wouldn't you? 
Ah hal I thought so, but you're not lazy. It just means that 
you've been reading for a long time now, and you're a little 
tired. You'd like some understanding here, a little compassion. 
So that's what this last section is all about. Here in The 
Part of Tens, I relieve you of your burden of figuring things 
out and just go ahead and list things for you. In the 
process, you'll discover the answers to such burning 
questions as "What's the best place to get a massage in 
Morocco?" and "How can I massage my cat's ears?" 
In addition, you are made privy to a short list of top 
places to study massage professionally so that you can go 
out and wow the world with your newfound healing gifts. I 
even help take the pressure off you on birthdays, Mother's 
day, anniversaries, and other special occasions by listing 
ten ways to give massage as a gift. 
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f you decide that, after reading this book, there is absolutely no way that 
you can go on with your life without rushing out to become a professional 
massage therapist, I would Just like to say ... congratulations! You have made 
a very wise and dynamic career decision. One of the very first places this 
decision may take you is a massage school of some kind or another. Massage 
schools each have their own personality, history, reputation, strong points, 
weak points, and soon. Choosing the right school to spend some important, 
life-transforming time in over a period of several months or a year is not a 
decision you should enter into lightly. 
In the same way that you end up making friends with the people you are 
physically close to (In school, at work, as part of white house internship pro-
grams, and so on), you usually end up choosing a massage school that is 
somewhere in the vicinity of your house or apartment. However, if you have 
the luxury of mobility and can consider schools in a variety of locations, I 
have compiled a list here that may help. Keep in mind that these schools are 
some of my personal favorites as well as those recommended by colleagues. 
There are many other fine schools around. In the U.S. alone, approximately 
800 massage schools dot the landscape, and that number just keeps growing. 
If you'd like to see a much more extensive list of schools, I suggest the Touch 
Training Directory, published by Associated Bodywork and Massage 
Professionals. It costs about $15, and you can get it by calling 800-458-2267 or 
303-674-8478 or visiting www. a bmp . corn. 
Massage Schoots in the U.S. 
And now, if you'd like to consider some really dreamy places to attend mas-
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Keep-in mind that you can go experience a weekend workshop or a week-long 
intensive class before deciding to commit to a full course of study at many of 
these listed schools. This is a highly recommended way to get to know your 
prospective fellow students, faculty, and the facility itself. Call each school to 
receive a catalogue of workshops. 
Atlanta School of Massage, 2300 Peachford Road, Suite 3200, Atlanta, GA 
30338; 7704547167; WWW. atl antaschoolofmassage.com. 
Like many massage schools, the Atlanta School of Massage started out as a 
small dream in the minds of people who really liked doing massage them-
selves. Then it grew. And grew and grew. Now it has a management board of 
its own, and a large, full-time staff. In addition to traditional training programs 
In Swedish massage, sports massage, and so on, ASM developed one of the 
first extensive spa therapy training programs offered at any massage school. 
Students can receive certification for specialties in spa services (see Chapter 
15 for more info on spa treatments). 
California Healing Arts College, 12217 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 206, Santa 
Monica, CA 90025; 310-826-7622; www.chacmassage.com. 
This school, run by a very together woman by the name of Lucinda, has a 
great referral system and graduate internship program. Students here get one 
of the best opportunities anywhere to transition themselves into the actual 
workplace, which is often a shock after spending several months in the 
rarefied and idealistic air of the massage school environment. The school 
takes advantage of its urban location in L.A. to get students ready for the real 
world. 
Down East School of Massage, P.O. Box 24, Waldoboro, ME 04572-0024; 
207-832-5531; www.mi dcoast comi—dsm. 
Imagine a private reserve in the woods of Maine, complete with a pond and 
one dirt road called Moose Meadow Lane. Then add a modern, three-story 
school building, a devoted, caring owner, and a topnotch, fully...

 
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Esalen Institute, Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920; 408-667-3000; 
www.esal en .org. 
As touted in Chapter 2, Esalen can be considered a kind of epicenter for mas-
sage consciousness in the U.S. Situated on the dramatic northern California 
coastline, it acts as a magnet for some of the best teachers in the world. 
Instructors have developed their own particular massage style there (not sur-
prisingly called Esalen Massage), which you can learn while in residence. Not 
a bad way to spend your school days. 
Heartwood institute, 220 Harmony Lane, Garberville, CA 95542; 
707-923-5000; www heartwoodinsti tute.com. 
"A school that is more accurately lived than simply attended" is the way this 
campus set on 240 acres of rolling mountains, meadows, and forests is 
described. Located way, way, way up in northern California, this is the place 
to go if you want to experience the "whole enchilada" during your massage 
training experience. There's organic food, fresh air, stunning views, and a 
comprehensive holistic philosophy that permeates your time there, making it 
one of the most unforgettable episodes in your life. 
Krlpalu Center for Yoga & Health, P.O. Box 793, Lenox, MA 01240; 
413.448-3400; www.kripalu.org. 
Set on a hill overlooking a lake in the Berkshire Mountains of western 
Massachusetts, ICripalu has had a long, illustrious historytof training massage 
practitioners, especially those interested in the "spiritual" side of massage. 
Instructors at this residential facility practice a lot of yoga and meditation, 
making them the perfect peaceful practitioners to teach stressed-out folks 
from the big city. You may want to test the waters at this somewhat eclectic 
place before you commit, though, especially if chanting in Sanskrit at 6 a.m. is 
not your cup of tea. 
Scherer Institute of Natural Healing, 935 Alto Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501; 
505-982-8398; mug. schereri nsti tute.com. 
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it's excellent. The program has consistently turned out highly skilled and 
competent massage therapists, some of whom even go on to write books 
about massage. 
Swedish Institute, 226 W. 26th Street, New York, NY 10001; 212-924-5900. 
Okay, so spending months out in the splendid beauties of nature at some 
massage school in the mountains eating nothing but organic fruit is not your 
idea of a good time. Perhaps you would prefer the fast pace and abundant 
nightlife of a major metropolitan area instead. What metropolitan area is 
more major than New York City? In fact, one of the oldest massage schools in 
the country is located right in the heart of New York City. This doesn't mean 
you can spend all your time pursuing that acting career or goofing off, 
though. The program is quite comprehensive and takes 1,224 hours to 
complete. 
International Schools 
Therapeutic massage is growing in popularity outside the U.S. — perhaps 
even faster than it is inside — as many people around the world come to see 
the value of "alternative" therapies. The following are some neat schools in 
several countries. 
Australian School, 104C Warrigal Rd, Burwood VIC 3125, Queensland 
Australia; tel. 03 9830 0555. 
Many massage schools in Australia receive extra assistance from the govern-
ment so people can afford to get a massage education there. The Australian 
School of Therapeutic Massage offers a good basic course and is recom-
mended by an Australian massage association. 
Clare Maxwell Hudson's Massage, 87 Dartmouth Road, London, England 
NVV2 4ER, UK; tel. 00 44 181 450-6494. 
Clare Maxwell Hudson has written a number of popular books on massage, 
and she has a well-known school in London as well. The school started out 
with basic courses in 1984 and has since evolved into a full-fledged training 
institute. Much of the class work can be completed part-time, on weekends, 
to allow for the schedules of busy professionals. Owner Hudson believes o...

 
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Federation of Masseurs, 24 rue des Petits Hotels, 75010, Paris, France; 
tel. 01 44 83 46 00. 
The Federation of Masseurs Kinesitherapeutes Is not actually a school. It's an 
organization that can lead you in the right direction when you're seeking mas-
sage training in France. Things are different in France for massage therapists 
because their training is a part of the medical system, and graduates, known 
as kines (key-nays), are highly respected professionals within the medical 
community. If you're planning on studying at one of the schools in France, 
you need a keen desire to work in medical settings, and, of course, it helps if 
you know how to speak French. 
Federazione del Massolisioterapisti (F.N.C.M), Massonsioterapisti V'm Aosta 
16, Trento, 38100 Rome, Italy; tel. 03 94 61 915 499; 
www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/2521. 
This is another network of people teaching and developing massage tech-
niques. Working with the ministry of health to uphold professional standards, 
the FNCM also lists classes in many different massage modalities given 
throughout Italy. 
Institute of Thai Massage, 17/7 Morakot Road, Hah Yaek Santltham, Chiang 
Mal, Thailand; tel. 66-53-218632; www. i nfot hal .com/itm. 
If you're like most people, the first time you receive a Thai-style massage, you 
immediately want more, and you may even feel the desire to share the great 
pleasures and health benefits of this ancient art, called Nuad Bo-Rarn In 
Thailand, with others. Maybe that's why so many people make the pilgrimage 
to Chiang Mal to study with Master Chongkol Setthakorn, head teacher at the 
Old Medicine Hospital there since 1985. Five levels of courses are available, 
each lasts five days for a total of 180 hours. 
!Carlsbad Spa Training, Czechoslovakia, contact Dr. Jonathan Paul 
DeVierville, The Alamo Plaza Spa, 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 
78205; U.S. tel. 210-223-5772; www. karl sbadspa . cjb. net. 
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Northern Institute of Massage, 100 Waterloo Road, Blackpool, England FY4 
1AW; tel. 44 1253 403548. 
This school has been around since 1924, and they have graduated over 
35,000 students (many of whom are still alive). The students spread out 
across the English-speaking world to ply their hands-on trade. In the past ten 
years, the school has seen an upsurge in activity as more and more people in 
the U.K. become interested in alternative therapies. The school has even 
opened branch offices in other countries — two in Ireland, and one in the 
Caribbean. Call if you're interested in schooling, or even if you're a visitor 
Just traveling through — workshops are open to everybody. 
South Australia Health Education Center, 38 Currie Street, Adelaide, 
Australia SA, 5000; tel. 08 8410 1975; www.massage.net .au. 
If you'd like a massage school experience down on the south coast of 
Australia, and you want to study with people serious about their massage 
(the principal and several instructors were invited to the Commonwealth 
Games to offer sports massage to the athletes), this is the school for you. 
Sutherland-Chan, 330 Dupont Street, Suite 400, Toronto, Canada; tel. 
416-9241107; www. sutherl and- than. corn. 
If you'd like a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, cosmopolitan experience while 
studying massage, in a peaceful, laid-back Canadian city, Toronto may be 
the place for you, and the Sutherland-Chan School & Teaching Clinic may 
be the perfect school. It's located right in the middle of downtown Toronto, 
which features excellent housing and actual humans walking around at night. 
Sutherland-Chan has been around since 1978. The program is a hefty 2,200 
hours, and fully 70 percent of the students already have a college degree 
when they arrive. What really sets the school apart is its intense clinical out-
reach program. In order to graduate, every student performs supervised 
clinical work in area hospitals. 
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D U.S. massage spots 
D International massage spots 
you'regoing to get double your money's worth out of this chapter 
because it actually includes not ten, but twenty, spectacular places to 
receive a massage, ten in the U.S. and ten In other countries. How can we 
afford to do this, you ask? Well, we spare no expense when it comes to letting 
you know about potentially the most spectacular massage experience of 
your life. 
Let's face it, Just about anywhere you are when you're receiving a massage is 
an outstanding place. Close your eyes and off you go to paradise. But trust 
me on this, your experience may be enhanced if you manage to make your 
way to one of the many truly incredible environments that are waiting for you 
out there. Any one of the following locales may set your imagination soaring 
and stimulate your sense of the beautiful in life. You may also find it quite an
adventure getting to some of these exotic spots, so buckle up and get ready 
for some of the most pleasurable explorations of your life. 
us. Massage Spots 
Here are some great places to go In the US. when you're seeking your next 
fabulous massage experience. 
Enchantment, 525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, AZ 86336; 800-826-4180; 
www.arizonaguide.com/enchantment. 
This is one place I'm almost reluctant to name because it's such a special 
secret hideaway, but because you were kind enough and smart enough to buy 
this book I suppose you deserve to find out about it. First, go to Sedona, a 
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small town two hours north of Phoenix, Arizona. Then follow Boynton 
Canyon Road a few miles out of town where you enter a spectacular valley 
sacred to the Native Americans who once lived in cliff dwellings there. The 
massage you receive in the spa is more than a massage. Be prepared for an 
exchange of energy between you, the massage therapist, and the powerful 
vibrations of the canyon itself. It's filled with something mystical. 
Esalen Institute, Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920; 408-667-3000; 
mew. esal en. org. 
This is the only spot to make it onto both the ten top schools list and the ten 
top massage spots lists. This place deserves it. Some people say that the con-
sciousness of the entire planet has been shifted in a positive direction by 
people who receive massages on Esalen's deck overlooking the Pacific. Here, 
a bunch of talented, sensitive people practice a form of massage that is 
meant to fine-tune your body and your awareness to an entirely new level. 
And you experience the whole thing while listening to the majestic fury of the 
Pacific Ocean pounding the rocks hundreds of feet below. I think you should 
go there and check it out. 
Green Valley Spa, 1871 West Canyon View Drive, St. George, UT 84770; 
800-237-1068; www . I shopper .com/greenval ley. 
Just a two-hour drive from gaudy Vegas, Green Valley is a true oasis in the 
Utah desert — a magical place. To receive your massage, you enter a womb-
like inner chamber where It's hard to tell whether you're inside or outside. All 
the ingredients used on your skin are plucked by hand from the surrounding 
hills, and every detail of the environment is chosen to create a special experi-
ence, down to the color of the fruit in the water you drink. I personally 
cannot say enough good things about this place. 
Harbin Hot Springs, P.O. Box 782, Middletown, CA 95461; 707-987-2477; 
WWW . harbi 
org. 
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ately outside the massage room door? Me too. Well, the Koala spa is where 
you can do just that, and you can also enjoy the amenities at one of Earth's 
finer resorts. This could be one of the greatest things you may ever experi-
ence, in the realm of massage or any other realm. 
Little Palm Island, 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key, Fl. 33042; 
800-343-8567; www.littlepalmisland.com. 
If you're in the Florida Keys and you're searching for a secluded resort on its 
own private island where you can receive a massage in a mangrove tree 
house, then Little Palm Island is probably the place for you. This is Gilligan's 
Island gone upscale, with about two dozen thatched-roof bungalows, a pool, a 
bar, water sports, and an incredible gourmet restaurant. What else do you 
need? 
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa, 1001 LaFayette Drive, Farmington, 
PA; 15437; 800-422-2736; MAI nemacoli n. coat 
Tucked away between silos and cow pastures in the Laurel Highlands out 
near West Virginia, you will find a surprisingly beautiful place called 
Nemacolin Woodlands Spa that would be considered a Jewel in even the most 
exclusive areas. The newly renovated spa was designed'by the well-known 
artist Clodagh, who has created more of a spiritual experience than a build-
ing. Within its walls, you'll discover an opportunity to commune with the 
harmonious elements that have been brought together — water and wood, 
stone and light, sophistication and earthiness. After you're thoroughly 
relaxed in these surroundings, request to receive your massage from a mas-
sage therapist who's been on staff for a few years, long enough to have been 
trained by one of the country's premier massage instructors, Bob King. 
Nemacolin flew Mr. King in for a special private training, which is indicative of 
the way they do just about everything — first class. 
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then come inside to the sauna where your massage therapist joins you, beats 
you with wet oak branches, and covers you with organic honey before lead-
ing you to the massage room. Now I call that service! 
Ten Thousand Waves, 3451 Hyde Park Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501; 
505-992-5000; www p ri menet . com / spa repo rte r/wa v es h tm. 
Besides offering a long list of very talented massage therapists on staff, Ten 
Thousand Waves gives you that all-too-rare opportunity, a chance to wear a 
kimono in public! Yes, they hand you a kimono when you check in at the 
desk. Next, you're off to the lockers, then out to a clothing-optional hot tub 
environment that is surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. After 
saunas and soaking, your massage therapist takes you to a light-filled cham-
ber for some high-quality bodywork. As an added bonus, you can head into 
Santa Fe afterwards for some of the best green chili on the planet. 
International Massage Spots 
It's true, the world is big, and there are thousands of tremendous massage 
experiences waiting out there for you, but the following list at least offers a 
few good places to get started. 
Amandarl, Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; tel. 011 62 361 975333; 
www.amanresorts.com/dari_m.html. 
So, say you're bored. And you have an extra $25,000 or so burning a hole in 
your pocket. Why not come to Bali and live for several weeks at the incredi-
ble Amandari Resort? Locals believe the area to be a spiritual place, with 
nearby paths meandering through the jungle valley down to a sacred pool. 
While you're there, you can partake in the spiritual atmosphere yourself 
during a one-hour Amandari massage. During this sublime procedure, you 
will recline beneath a thatched-hut structure out by the tranquil lotus pool 
while being anointed with indigenous Indonesian oils by a highly skilled 
native practitioner. It doesn't get much better than this anywhere on Earth 
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Casa del Sol, Av. Gral. Diego Diaz Gonzalez #31, Col. Panes, 62550 
Cuernavaca, Mexico; tel. 52 (73) 21-0999, toll-free 01-800-999-9100; 
WWW .M1 s ondel sol. com.mx. 
Ethereal beings clad in white escort you through a complex of buildings con-
structed of the most natural materials available: clay, wood and stone. You 
are ushered into inner chambers for your massage, which is more than a mas-
sage, because at the same time you are surrounded by the philosophy of 
Mislon del Sol, which attempts to bring your internal environment into total 
harmony with an ecologically balanced external environment. The end result, 
hope the resort's owners, is to Increase human consciousness to a universal 
level. At the very least, you get a killer massage. 
Charlie's Spa at San Souci, Box 103, Ocho Rios, Jamaica; 800-203-7456. 
This is the place to go if you're the type who would like to receive a massage 
in a picturesque little gazebo out at the end of a walkway surrounded on all 
sides by the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean. All the while, you hear faint 
strains of reggae music wash up from the distant beach bar, and a giant sea 
turtle named Charlie floats effortlessly by in a nearby fresh water grotto. If 
you're the type who would like this experience, definitely call this spa. 
Javana Spa, Plaza Bisnis Kemang, Building 2, Kemang, Jakarta, 121730, 
Indonesia; tel. 011 62 21 719-8327; www 
avanas pa . corn. 
Up in the cool hills outside of hectic Jakarta, you find a tranquil, spectacular 
place —Javana Spa. The altitude (1,200 meters) makes for fresh air and a 
feeling of escape from the humid tropical world of mere mortals below. Hike 
through forests to hidden waterfalls, then head back to the spa for your mas-
sage that includes natural oils and ingredients found right on this Pacific 
island. If you're feeling brave, ask for their traditional Indonesian massage, an 
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Les Thermes Marius, 2 Ave de Monte Carlo, BP 215, Monte Carlo, France; 
98004; tel. 377-92-16-40-40. 
If you're feeling kind of ritzy, put your Ray Bans on, hop in your yacht, and 
head to Monte Carlo for Les Thermes Marins, a spa with a sea view. And it's 
not only a view you get, but sea therapy as well. After a soak In a natural sea-
water bath, request an hour-long massage before heading out to the casinos 
for the evening. This retreat has been called "the most luxurious thalas-
sotherapy center, or seawater spa, in the world," but the price for a full day 
including four treatments won't drain your bank account. 
Spa Deus, Via Le Plane 35-53042, Chianciano (Si) Italy; 39-(0) 578-63232, 
www.spadeus.it. 
If you come under the spell of the Tuscan sun and can't wait to start your 
Italian getaway, but don't know where to begin and would like to get a mas-
sage while you're thinking about it anyway, definitely book an appointment 
at Spa Deus. They offer a good blend of European and American philoso-
phies, and if you ever tire of the fine massages and healthy lifestyle choices 
there, you can head out in your rented Fiat for a little tour of the magnificent 
countryside. 
Spiritual Massage, Angela Moran, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; tel. 5521 
274-5195; e-mail: sol ga veatiimandi c .com. br. 
If you happen to be in Rio de Janeiro and you want a spiritual experience, call 
Angela Moraes, who offers something called Massagem Espiritual, which is 
Portuguese for spiritual massage. You may not know this, but Brazilians are 
famous for their spiritual inclinations, as well as their more, urn, worldly incli-
nations. Just being in Rio Is a kind of spiritual experience in itself. Call Angela 
to make it extra special. She has a healing center in a gorgeous area near 
mountains, beaches, and forests, but still right In the city. 
Wat Po Temple, Bangkok, Thailand 
If you're in Bangkok, just ask anybody where Wat Po is, and they may be able 
to t...

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If
you really want to get on somebody's good side, here's a little secret: 
Give them a massage gift. You don't necessarily have to give the massage 
yourself (in some cases this could even be inappropriate), but you do have to 
put forth the effort to create the massage gift, arrange for it, pay for it, and so 
on. You may be surprised at how incredibly warm a reception your gift 
receives. Massage, ultimately, is always a gift for the person who's receiving 
it. Even if you're paying for it yourself, there's something very special about 
the physical act of receiving the massage. It's natural to respond as though It 
were a gift. The giver works so hard, on such an intimate level, that you can't 
help but feel connected to him, and grateful. Try some of the suggestions that 
follow to accentuate this quality of the massage you offer to others. 
Spa gift certificates 
Purchase a gift certificate that's good at over 700 great day spas in the U.S. 
and give it to a deserving individual. To order your certificate, call 888-SPA-
WISH, and make sure to check out the coupon in the back of this book, 
because it gets you a discount! Way cool. 
The massage birthday gift 
For that special someone's birthday, your anniversary, or any other special 
occasion, hire a professional massage therapist to come over as a surprise 
gift. This could lead to some major gratitude immediately following the mas-
sage, so make sure you have a bottle of champagne chilled just in case. 
The spa date 
With so many spas around these days, it's possible for many people to get 
away to one for a night or two. Arrange in advance for a "spa date" on which 
both of you get multiple massages by a pro. Pack a good book, a bathing suit, 
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The royal treatment at home 
Drop the kids at grandma's house and head home to cook your partner's 
favorite meal, arrange flowers, light candles, and warm the aromatherapy oil. 
Then put the skills you attain from this book to good use by giving a great 
massage. This is good for major brownie points in your favor. 
8&B and massage 
Take a trip to a quaint and charming little bed & breakfast and trade mas-
sages with your partner in this new, romantic environment. 
Leave a little rub behind 
When you're a houseguest, leave behind a massage gift certificate from a 
local massage therapist to show how much you appreciate your host's 
hospitality. 
Massage for charity 
Buy a gift certificate from a local massage therapist and offer it as a door 
prize for your church or community club auction. 
Wedding day. rub 
Buy a massage for (or better yet, give a massage to!) a friend who is getting 
married. I received a massage on my own wedding day and have given mas-
sages to friends on theirs. You can always manage to make that extra hour 
appear on the big day, no matter how hectic things seem to get, and it really 
helps to calm the nervous bride or groom. 
The massage economy pack 
Negotiate with a local massage therapist to purchase a whole series of mas-
sages at a discount, and then share them with your partner, family, friends, 
business associates, and anyone else you can think of. 
You're the gift 
After you read this book, offer free massages to all of your friends and each 
person in your family. Do this even if you think you're not "good enough" at 
giving massage yet. If you give from your heart, people may respond accord-
ingly. It's the gift that counts, not the wrapping. 
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ou don't have to be a highly trained expert in several esoteric massage 
techniques in order to make your dog Sparky roll over in ecstasy when 
you rub his belly. However, maybe there are a few tricks here you haven't 
experimented with before. Your pet is sure to be overjoyed that you've read 
this book (and this chapter in particular) and are now ready to spend quality 
time trying out some new maneuvers. In fact, Sparky may have been the one 
who slipped that bookmark onto this page when you weren't looking. 
Animals can teach us humans a thing or two about massage. Just watch a cat, 
for instance, over a period of five minutes (when it's not asleep), and you'll 
see what I mean. They are "in the moment" all the time, responding to their 
inner "call of the wild" to do whatever comes naturally. You can follow their 
lead with these massage moves. Yes, that's right, go ahead and get crazy with 
your techniques, letting your instincts take over as you bond and communi-
cate with that special creature in your life. I limit the discussion to cats and 
dogs here because those are the most popular pets, but there's no reason you 
can't try these moves out on hamsters, gerbils, or Vietnamese pigs as well. 
Paul pressure 
Some people reserve their paw petting just for the furry tops of the paws, 
which is a big mistake. If you slide your fingers into the webbing of the paw 
pads underneath, you reach some areas that are hard to get to otherwise. 
Ever see your pets vigorously nibbling away at their own feet? This is the 
area they're trying to get, and if you help them out, they'll appreciate it. 
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Outer ears 
Too many pet owners content themselves with a cursory scratch of the ears, 
when what your pet really wants is an all-out assault on the base of the back 
of the ear where it connects to the head. This seems to be an area that can 
never get enough intense rubbing. Use the tips of your index and middle fin-
gers, really digging into the cartilage there that makes up the ear. 
Inner ears 
Inside the ear is a gold mine of prospective massage points, and it would be 
silly of you to stay away just because the inside of the ear is pink and poten-
tially "yucky." Go ahead, promise yourself you'll wash your hands 
immediately afterwards, and then rub away on the little ridges and rolls 
within the cavern of the ear, exploring for new areas of pet pleasure. 
Betty rub 
The ever-popular belly rub Is quite simple for most of us to perform. Just 
start rubbing, and your pooch keels over, kicking his paws up in the air in 
animal surrender. Experiment until you find the exact spot that causes the 
most frenetic paw movements. This is "ground zero" in belly-rub territory. 
Watch out if you use belly rubbing on a cat because it will quite likely try to 
grasp your arm with its front paws and start clawing you with the back paws. 
This is the natural feline "disemboweling" reaction, meant to eviscerate any 
unlucky little rodents it catches out in the yard. 
"knee" kneading 
Did you know that what we usually think of as the "knees" on our pets are 
actually the wrists? It's true, and it's also true that this is a little-known area 
of intense pet-massage satisfaction. Just try massaging your own wrists for a 
few seconds. Feels good, right? Animals love it, too. Use your fingertips to 
rub little circles in all directions around the joint, down onto the paw a little 
bit, and back up onto the leg slightly, too. Pinch In between the bones and 
tendons, and do a few Joint movements while you're at it. 
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Chin wedgies 
Just at the tip of the jutting underside of your dog or cat's chin you'll find the 
spot where the two sides of the jaw come together. The little triangle of soft 
tissue that you'll find there is a site of supreme sensitivity. Use your pinkie 
finger if necessary to reach into this area and rub back and forth with firm 
pressure. If you do the maneuver correctly, your pet becomes your slave 
and may do anything you ask it to, as long as you continue to provide such 
pleasure. 
Tall tails 
Right on top of the base of the tail, where it connects to the back, is a magical 
spot. Grind into it with enough finger pressure, and your pet's tail will begin 
to rise (cats) or wag (dogs). A "tall tale" is a sure sign that they like this very 
much. 
Underarms 
We tend to not pay that much attention to human armpits, often skipping 
them altogether during full-body massages. This is understandable, because 
some armpits are not places most of us would want to go, but it's also sad for 
our pets, whose armpits are licked clean on a daily, If not hourly, basis. You 
can give a good massage into this area by using all four fingers held flat. Slip 
them between the leg and the body and rub your fingertips into the many 
tendons, muscles, and ligaments you find attached there. 
Nose nudgies 
Press straight down onto the front of the nose with firm pressure and rub up 
and down just slightly, avoiding the nostrils. Try pushing until your pet 
pushes back and you begin to get into a little dance with each other, leading 
your pet around by the nose, which is kind of cute. At least it's cute for about 
30 seconds or so. 
Doggy and kitty chiropractic 
Starting at the tall, use your fingertips to massage each vertebrae, working 
your way up the spine one bone at a time. Try mini-kneading maneuvers and 
some circular rubbing, making sure to get between the bones, too, Into those 
little notches. 
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here are certain circumstances that are not completely conducive to 
giving or receiving hour-long full body massages complete with music, 
candles, and scented oils. Like when you're in a crowded elevator, for exam-
ple, or if you're sitting at a departure gate at JFK airport. In places like those, 
it's important to remember not to take all your clothes off and start rubbing 
(either yourself or another person) because that may give massage a strange 
reputation. 
Luckily for you, there are some quick little massage moves you can use every 
day in public places to help relieve stress. And none of them require you to 
embarrass yourself. 
Easing Your Own Stress 
The following are five quick and easy ways to ease your own stress with 
massage. 
Eye hooks 
This move feels better than it sounds. Hook your thumbs up into the inner 
upper corners of your eye sockets, pressing in against the nose bone and up 
against the ridge of the brow. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds. This is great for 
headaches and sinus congestion (see Chapter 17 for a photo). 
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Headache point 
Known to shiatsu practitioners as Large Intestine 4, or L14, this point is noted 
for helping to relieve headaches. It's located in the webbing of your hand 
between the thumb and index finger. The problem is that most people don't 
press exactly the right spot when they try to stimulate this point on them-
selves. 
The spot Is not directly In the center of the meaty part of the webbing, but 
rather in against the bone of the hand. To press here effectively, grasp the 
webbing between thumb and Index finger with your opposite hand, squeeze 
it, and then move your thumb in against the side of the hand. See Chapter 11 
for a look at this move. 
Jaw circles 
We all carry whole bunches of tension in our Jaw muscles (yes, even you). 
One good way to alleviate this is to use your fingertips and make tiny little 
circles right into the center of your Jaw muscles. Open and close your mouth 
slowly at the same time to increase the effect. 
You may also want to try gently pulling your chin down until your mouth 
begins to open, relaxing the law muscles. You may be surprised at how tightly 
you hold your mouth closed, perhaps out of a fear of looking like a dufus. Go 
ahead, you're all alone; let your mouth hang open for a minute. It'll feel great. 
Ear reflexology 
According to the zone theory, each point on the bottom of your foot reflects 
areas in other parts of your body, as you find out in Chapter 14. Did you know 
that your ears also reflect every other part of the body? Yes, it's true. The 
Chinese even have an extensive system of treating many disorders with pres-
sure on the ears. 
You can give your whole body a boost by simply rubbing your ears with a vig-
orous little kneading movement between your thumb and first two fingers. 
Start at the lobe below and walk you fingers up around the outside to the top 
of the ear, giving little tugs outward as you go. Even if it does nothing for the 
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Foot drainage 
Most everyone agrees that a foot massage feels great, but what If you're all 
alone and you only have a few minutes? Well, then try this one move to affect 
the bladder and adrenal reflex points on the bottom of the feet. It's a good 
way to stimulate detoxification and elimination while providing some stress 
relief at the same time. 
With one foot up on the opposite knee, press in with your thumb, sliding ft 
back and forth along the arch between the heel and midway up the foot. 
Check Figure 14-1 to see where this reflex is. 
Easing a Partner's Stress 
Following are five ways you can help others relieve their stress. 
The vice grip 
Tightly grasp the top of your partner's right shoulder (the area between the 
shoulder and neck, consisting mostly of the trapezius muscle) with both of 
your hands and have her turn her head very slowly to the left. Then have her 
hold the position at the extreme end of the turn for 10 seconds before slowly 
turning back. You can switch shoulders if you'd like or repeat on this side if 
only one shoulder is tight. This is an excellent way to help reduce major 
stress in the neck and shoulders. 
Head squeeze 
Although It may look like you're trying to squeeze your partner's head like a 
gigantic melon, you're actually doing him a big favor with this move, espe-
cially if he has a headache. With your elbows well out to the sides, press in 
with the heels of your hands, using very firm pressure against the sides of 
your partner's head, just above and in front of the ears. Hold for 10 to 15 sec-
onds, asking your partner how the pressure feels. Discontinue if he 
experiences any discomfort. This is especially effective on tension headaches 
and has even been known to help with hangovers. 
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Hooking the skull 
Standing behind your partner, place your thumbs at the base of his skull, 
on the muscles at the top of his neck. Then use a cat-pawing motion to 
dig your thumbs further into the muscles there, as If you were trying to hook 
your thumbs up under his skull. This will really loosen up the entire neck. 
Make sure not to press directly into the spine with this move, as it may be 
uncomfortable. Stay about an inch to either side. 
Scalp circles 
Place your fingertips firmly against your partner's scalp and make little cir-
cles while pressing down. Make sure your fingers don't slip across atop the 
hair but remain firmly pressed against the scalp as you move the skin and 
thin muscles below. Then, after a few seconds, lift your fingers and repeat the 
circles on another spot on the scalp. 
Wing lift 
Have your partner bring one hand around to her lower back, which will lift 
her shoulder blade up a little. Then use your fingertips to hook into the mus-
cles beneath the shoulder blade and pull steadily upward with light pressure 
on the blade itself, which will stretch the entire upper back and also have a 
loosening effect on the arm. Repeat on the other side. 
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Appendix 
Massage Resources 
M
assage, like any new field you're just getting into, can be a little confus-
ing at first. There are so many resources you could use, so many 
directions you could search in. This appendix lists just a few of the many 
tools that could help you, but you'll find more than enough here to keep you 
busy for a long time. 
Massage Books 
There are lots of informative books on massage specialties. So, if you really 
feel the need to own another book besides this one, don't worry, you won't 
hurt my feelings. In fact, here are some suggestions: 
Capellini, Steve, The Royal Treatment How You Can Take Home the Pleasures 
of the Great Luxury Spas. New York, New York, Dell, 1997. 
Claire, Thomas, Bodywork: What Type of Massage to Get —and How To Make 
the Most of lt, William Morrow, New York, 1995. 
Ford, Clyde, Compassionate Touch. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1993. 
Knaster, Mirka, Discovering the Body's Wisdom, Bantam, New York, 1996. 
Krieger, Dolores, Accepting Your Power to Heal: The Personal Practice of 
Therapeutic Touch, Santa Fe, Bear & Co., 1993. 
Miller, Erica, Day Spa Operations. Albany, Milady, 1995. 
Montagu, Ashley, Touching: The Human Significance of the Skirt, Harper & Row, 
New York, 1971. 
Nelson, Dawn, Compassionate Touch: Hands-On Caregiving for the Elderly, the 
III and the Dying, New York, Talman Company, 1993. 
Pierpont, Margaret, The Spa Life at Home, Longstreet Press, Atlanta, 1997. 
Thomas, Zach, Healing Touch: The Church's Forgotten Language. Louisville, KY, 
Westminster/John Knox Press, 1994. 
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Massage Magazines 
In the U.S., there are three main magazines read by massage therapists. All 
of them include tons of information to help you get "plugged into" the mas-
sage world. 
Massage Magazine: 1315 West Mallon, Dept. 50, Spokane, WA 99201-2038, 
800-533-4263, ext. 50. 
Massage Therapy Journal: 820 Davis Street, Suite 100, Evanston, IL 
60201-4444, 847-864-0123. 
Massage & Bodywork Quarterly: 28677 Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, CO 
80439-7347, 303-674-8478. 
Massage on the Web 
Given the velocity of change on the Internet, I can't absolutely guarantee that 
all of the following links will be completely current. However, you can rest 
assured that they will provide you with mega-amounts of Information, more 
than you could possibly digest in one lifetime. So log on, start surfing, and 
prepare to launch into the World Wide Web of massage. 
General sites 
www. d ha rmanet . org/TBI /webri ng . html: This massage "Web ring" Is a good 
place to start because it links together many sites all focused on massage 
therapy, and you can travel from place to place, always remaining within the 
ring. Note: especially helpful if you have a Web site on the subject of massage 
that you want to promote. 
www.gwl com/mtwc/gui de/ techn gues html: This site is known as 
"Massage Therapy Web Central," and you'll be able to find tons of links here 
for massage. 
www. carpal tunnel mass age. corn: Check here for insight into massage moves 
that can help with repetitive stress pain in the wrist. 
www. ba byma s s a ge . corn: This is a site with a video available for instruction in 
(surprise!) baby massage. 
www. chi I dbi rth . org: Here you'll find everything you could possibly want 
to learn about childbirth, including baby massage and massage for pregnant 
people. 
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www. daybreak-massage. corn: This Is thee site for people interested in offer-
ing massage to seniors (also called geriatric massage). They offer training 
and certification. 
www. i nnerpeacemus i c . com: This is thee site for Stephen Halpern, a musi-
cian who has devoted his career to providing healing through sound. Many 
massage pros choose his music to accompany their massage. 
www. hometown .aol .com/ESMSatHome/schools html: Check here for links 
to many horse massage schools. 
www. NCBTMB. com: The site for National Certification Board for Therapeutic 
Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). This organization offers certification for 
massage pros in every state of the U.S.. 
Massage therapist locator sites 
ma ssagethera pynetwork corn: This site links therapists with customers and 
vice versa. 
www . althea 1 thsea rch .com: This is a good place to find a practitioner in 
your area. It covers a lot of territory with over 180,000 listings. 
www. ma s s a gen etwo rk . com: Look here for tons of info from around the world, 
locating therapists, etc. 
www. ma s s a ge res ource com: Travel to this Web site first if you're seeking 
therapists, schools, info, etc. 
www. ma s sagethera pyhomepage com/di rectory. html: This page will help 
you find a school or therapist anywhere in the world. 
Massage products 
www .pressurepositi ve . corn: This site has several massage products for 
sale, such as the "Backknobber" and others. 
www. bodyba 1 anci ng . corn: This is the home site for the Body Balancer tool. 
www . mt swa rehouse . com: Here's a site for discounted massage tables of 
many makes and models. 
www. monmouth . com/—bestofnature: This company bills themselves as a 
"massage supply superstore? The site definitely has a large number of 
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www, rel a xtheback . corn: These are the ergonomic experts with a large chain 
of retail stores featuring back-friendly furniture, tools, and some massage 
items. 
www .wildsyde com/kamamain. htm: This page on the Wild Syde Web site 
lists a sizable selection of edible massage oils, including the Infamous "cap-
puccino" flavor. 
www . ma ssagetool s com: This Is the Web site for the manufacturer of the 
Thumper vibrating massage device. 
www. ma s s a gema tters . com: A massage entrepreneur in the Atlanta area 
offers this special site featuring Just a few well-chosen, high quality massage 
items. 
Heating retreat and spa resources 
www. spa s . about . corn: This may be the most comprehensive source of infor-
mation about spas on the Web. Your experience here will be lead by a spa. 
guide, Julie Register, who has spent many hours researching and cataloguing 
information as well as forging useful connections with many professionals in 
the spa industry. 
http: / / 209.41.63.136/spa / spa . htm: Check here for travel and related 
information about the original town of Spa in Belgium. 
www. spawi sh . corn: This is the 1.800-FLOWERS of the spa world. Get in touch 
with Spa Wish to order a gift certificate good at hundreds of day spas across 
the U.S.. Also, check out the coupon in the back of this book. 
www. s pad i scoveri es. corn: This is the International Spa of the Month Club 
Web site. This outfit will send you new spa products from top resorts every 
month. 
WWW spamaga zi ne com: This is the Web site for Spa magazine. 
www. spa f i nders corn: This is the place to go when you're searching for spa 
vacations. 
Equipment and Supplies 
The following is a list of companies that make equipment for use by massage 
pros or the public, as well as some retail outlets where you can go to pur-
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Living Earth Crafts: 600 East Todd Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, 800-358-8292, 
www.livingearthcrafts.com 
Living Earth Crafts offers portable, stationary, and spa tables, plus oils, 
books, T shirts, videos, massage tools, and more. 
Golden Ratio Woodworks: 2896 Hwy. 89 South, Emigrant, Montana 59027, 
800-345-1129 or 406-333-4578, www gol den ra t i o . corn 
Golden Ratio offers a full line of tables, chairs, and allied products. They also 
made the extremely cool Massage For Dummies massage chair featured in 
some of the photos in this book! 
The Body Balancer: Body Balancing Ltd., P.O. Box 51977, Palo Alto, CA 94303, 
800-437-7004 
This is where you can order the Body Balancer, featured in Chapter 10. 
Natura Essentials: 2845 Harriet Ave South, Minneapolis 55408, 888-606-0055, 
www.naturaessentials.com 
This company features an incredible collection of some of the finest aro-
matherapy products you can find anywhere, including candles, essential oils, 
diffusers, and more. 
Trigger Point Co.: P.O. Box 391171, Anza, CA 92539, 800-763-2430. 
This company manufactures the popular Thera Cane self-massage tool. 
Educating Hands Bookstore: 120 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130 305-285-0651 
or 800-999-6991, www . educa ti nghands . com 
This store-in-a-school near downtown Miami offers a great selection of books, 
videos, tables, chairs, massage muscle-builders, and accessories. 
Downeast School of Massage Bookstore: 99 Moose Meadow Lane, 
Waldoboro, ME 04572, 207-832-553, www.midcoast com/—dsm 
This stores offers lots of books, study aids, charts, videos, models, music, 
lotions, oils, and accessories including the Thermophore moist heat pack. 
Best of Nature: 176 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740, 800-228-6457 or 
732-728-0004, www. bestofnature. com 
Billing themselves as "the largest massage supply superstore," Best of Nature 
offers tables, chairs, sheets, oils, accessories, creams, and more. 
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Inner Peace Linens: P.O. Box 940, Walpole, NH 03608-0940, 800-949 7650, 
www.innerpeace.com 
What's the use of lying on an expensive padded massage table if it's covered 
with a cheap sheet? Contact Inner Peace for 100-percent cotton flannel mas-
sage table linens. 
Massage Oils and Creams 
Take it from me: if you're going to apply long firm massage strokes to the 
hairy leg of an Italian man, you'd better use some kind of lubricant, or you're 
going to have one angry Italian on your hands. You can find massage oils and 
creams at many health food stores and specialty shops, but in this section 
I've listed a few top-of-the-line products that the pros use. 
Biotone: 4757 Old Cliffs Rd., San Diego, CA 92120, 800-445-6457 or 
619-582-0027, www . bi otone . com 
This is a popular massage cream and oil manufacturer. 
Heritage Products: Box 444, Virginia Beach, VA 23458, 800-TO-CAYCE, 
www. caycecures .com 
Heritage produces the Edgar Cayce Aura Glow oil, the formula for which was 
inspired by the renowned healer. 
Pure Pro Massage Oils: 955 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 232, Cambridge, 
MA 02139, 781-933-8638, 877-373-5298, www. rel axu . corn 
These nice folks will send you a free catalogue if you ask for one nicely. 
Tara Spa Therapy: P.O. Box 222639, Cannel, CA 93922, 800-552-0779 or 
831.648.1932 
Tara Spa Therapy carries Bindi Body Oil (my favorite). They also have a line 
of ayurvedic products, and much more. 
Catalogues 
These catalogues specialize in all kinds of products that are good for you and 
your body. Some also offer unique items like meditation pillows, prayer bells 
and such. 
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Harmony: 800-869-3446 
This catalogue offers "products in harmony with the earth," and all the 
models look clean cut and happy. 
Basic Massage Lines: 1207 W. Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450, 
800-643-4751, www.bmlmassage.com 
Like the name says, this company carries basic massage lines for pros and 
amateurs alike, offering one-stop shopping. 
Inner Balance: 800-482-3608 
This catalogue offers "natural solutions for health," and it has a number of 
massage related items. 
Best of Nature: 176 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740, 800-228-6457 or 
732-728-0004, www.bestofnature.com 
This is a no-frills massage, spa, aromatherapy, and body care product cata-
logue, mostly for the pros. 
Self-Care: 2000 Powell Street, Suite 1350, Emeryville, CA 94608-1858, 
800-345-3371, www. sel fcare.com 
Called "America's foremost specialty catalog of products for healthy living," 
this company carries large selection of health and wellness related products. 
Explorations: 800-720-2114 
A little bit on the "mystical" side, this catalogue offers great stuff for energy 
awakening, spirituality, relaxation, etc. 
Organizations and Associations 
Check out the organizations and associations listed here if you would like 
some information or you Just want to chat with someone who knows what 
they're talking about. 
American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA): 820 Davis Street, Suite 100, 
Evanston, IL 60201-4444, 847-864-0123, www . amtama s s age . org 
American Oriental Bodywork Therapy Association (AOBA): Laurel Oak 
Corporate Center, Ste 408, 1010 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd., Voorhees, NJ 08043, 
609-782-1616, www. hea 1 thy. net/aobta 
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Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP): 28677 Buffalo Park 
Road, Evergreen, CO 80439-7347, 800-458-2267 or 303-674-8478, www. a bmp . corn 
International Massage Association (IMA): 3000 Connecticut Ave. NW, #308, 
Washington, DC 20008, 202-387-6555, i nternati ona 1 massage. com 
International Institute of Reflexology: 5650 First Avenue North, Saint 
Petersburg, FL 33733-2642, 727-343-4811, www. ref l exol ogy -u s a . net 
International Spa Association (ISPA): International Spa & Fitness Association 
(ISPA), 546 East Main Street, Lexington, KY, 40508, 888-651-4772, 606-226-4326, 
www.globalspaguide.com 
International Sports Massage Federation: P.O. Box 25983, Santa Ma, CA 
92799-9610, 949-642-0735 
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork: 8201 
Greensboro Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102-3810, 703-610-9015, 
WWW NCBT MB c om 
National Association of Bodywork in Religious Services (NABRS): 337 
Tranquil Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209 
Touch Research Institute: Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami 
School of Medicine, P.O. Box 016820 (Dept. - 820), 1601 NW 12th Avenue, 
Miami, FL 33101, 305-243-6781, www.miami .edu/touch-research 
Get in touch with these organizations if you're searching for information, 
schools, and therapists in the U.K., France, Italy, and Australia. 
Australia: Massage Australia, P.O. Box 38, Wentworth Falls NSW 2782 
Australia, tel. 02 4757 3050 or 61 2 4757 3050, www. ma s s a gea us . com . au 
The U.K.: The Institute for Complementary Medicine, P.O. Box 194, London 
5E16 1QZ, tel. 00 44 171 237-5165 
Italy: Federazione Nationale dei Collegi del Massofisioterapisti (F.N.C.M), Via 
Aosta 16, Trento, 38100 Rome, Italy, tel. 03 94 61 915 499 
www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/2521 
France: French Federation of Masseurs Klnesitherapeutes (FFMKR), 24 rue 
des Petits Hotels, 75010, Paris, France, tel. 01 44 83 46 00 
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Massage Specialties and Trainings 
There are so many massage specialties and trainings out there that an entire 
book could be written just trying to explain all the different kinds. And in fact 
several books on that very topic have been written. This appendix Is not here 
to confuse you about the subject, but rather to help if you're seriously inter-
ested in massage and bodywork as either a practitioner or a recipient and 
you'd like to start looking into some of the specialties that are available. 
With each listing, you'll find contact numbers for trainings offered. These are 
by no means the only trainings available, but they represent some of the 
best. Also, if you're looking for a practitioner In a particular specialty, many 
of the training centers have lists of qualified people. 
Note that some of the Web sites listed are not directly affiliated with the train-
ing centers but contain much relevant information. 
Ayurveda 
Many practitioners in the West are now offering massage and other treat-
ments based upon this 5,000 year old system of natural healing from India. 
Ayurvedic Institute: 11311 Menaul NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87112, 
505)291-9698, Wle/W ayurveda .com 
Baby Massage 
You don't have to be a massage pro in order to massage your own baby.
Different types of classes are offered for therapists and novices. 
Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators: P.O. Box 382724, 
Cambridge, MA 02238, 888-222-5223 or (617)441-2500, www. a I ace .org 
Cinnabar School: P.O. Box 34326, Westbrook, Calgary, AB, Canada T3C 3W0, 
403-246-6720, www. ba byma s sage . corn 
Kate Jordan Seminars: 8950 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 2162, La Jolla, CA 
92037, 760-436-0418, pregma ssage@aol . corn 
Nurturing the Mother 8703 Rollingwood Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, 
919-929-4253 
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Chair massage 
To learn how to give effective massage using the specially built massage 
chairs available today, contact these providers. 
TouchPro Chair Massage Workshops: 800-999-5026 
Seated Massage Experience: Touch 4 Productions, P.O. Box 260395, Tampa, 
FL 33685-0395, 800-868-2448 or 813-249-2911, www . seatedma s sage . corn 
Connective tissue massage 
These therapies usually "dig in deep" to re-pattern the way your body is held 
together by its basic glue, or connective tissues. They're great for changing 
poor pastutal habits, increasing energy, and improving physical function. 
The Anatomy Trains by Tom Myers: 20 Roundabout Way, Scarboro, ME, 
888-546-3747 
The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration (Rolling): P.O. Box 1868, Boulder, 
CO 80302, 800-530-8875 or 303-449-5903, www, rolf . org 
Guild for Structural Integration (Rolfing): P.O. Box 1559, Boulder, CO 80306, 
800-447-0150, www rol fgui Id . org 
Aston-Patterning: P.O. Box 3568, Incline Village, NV 89450, 702-831-8228, 
www.astonpatterning.com 
Hellerwork: 406 Berry Street, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067, 800-392-3900, 
www.hellerwork.com 
Energy work 
Energy work is massage and bodywork that focuses on treating the invisible 
pathways of energy running in the human body. This energy has different 
names in different cultures. In Asia, It's known as chi, ki and other names. The 
following types of massage and bodywork deal primarily with this energy, 
affecting the entire body through that process. 
Jin Shin Jyutsu: 8719 E. San Alberto, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, 602-998-9331, 
www.JinShinJyutsu.com 
American Polarity Therapy Association: 2888 Bluff Street, #149, Boulder, CO 
80301, 303-545-2080, www. PolarityTherapy .org 
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The Reiki Alliance: P.O. Box 41, Cataldo, ID 83810, 208-682-3535, www.
reikicentrum.n1 /rei 4all 
Shiatsu: Ohashi Institute, 12 W. 27th Street, New York, NY 10001-6903, 
800-810-4190, www. oha s hi . com 
Healing Tao: 1205 O'Neill Hwy, Dunmore, PA 18512, 717-348-4310, www. 
heal' ng-tao.com 
Therapeutic Touch: Nurse Healers & Professional Associates, 175 Fifth Ave, 
Suite 3399, New York, NY 10010, www. therapeuti ct ouch . com 
Freedom of movement massage 
These techniques have been developed by people in the performing arts, 
sports, the medical professions, and other backgrounds. All of them open the 
body/mind to higher levels of freedom and expression, creating improved 
wellbeing at the same time. 
The Alexander Technique: North America Society of Teachers of the 
Alexander Technique, P.O. Box 517, Urbana, IL 61801, 800-473-0620, 
www.alexandertechnique.com 
Feldenkrais: The Feldenkrals Guild, P.O. Box 489, Albany, OR 97321-0143, 
800-775-2118, www. Fel denkrai s .com 
Pilates: Physical Mind Institute, 1807 Second Street #28129, Santa Fe, NM 
87505, 800-505-1990 or (505)988-1990, www . the -met hod .com 
!Mates Institute: Sydney City Lvl 2, George Street, Sydney NSW Australia 
2000, tel 02 9267 8223, www.pi 1 ates .net 
Trager: The Trager Institute, 21 Locust, Mill Valley, CA 94941-2806, 
415-388-2688, www. t ra ge r com 
Geriatric massage 
If you would like to help senior citizens in a profoundly Important and simple 
way, reaching out to them through massage is an excellent choice, and taking 
the training offered here is a good way to begin. 
Daybreak Geriatric Massage Project: 216 Pleasant Hill Ave. N., Sebastopol, 
CA 95472, 707-829-2798, www. daybreak-massage .com 
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Horse massage 
I know it may be hard for you to believe, but it's true: There are courses for 
people who want to learn how to massage horses, which is actually quite a 
big business these days. 
Equissage: P.O. Box 447, Round Hill, VA 20142, 540-338-1917, www 
equi ssage. corn 
Don Doran's Equine Sports Massage: 14735 SW 71 Avenue Road, Ocala, FL 
34473-5102, 352-347-3747 
Jack Meagher Institute of Sports Therapy: Equine Sports Massage, P.O. Box 
1244, Concord, MA 01742, 413-772-1815 
Mind/body/emotion massage 
These methods work in a very profound way to help people uncover and deal 
with emotions and memories that might cause painful conditions. 
The Rosen Method: The Rosen Method Center, 825 Bancroft Way, Berkley, CA 
94710, 510-845-6606,www.mcn.org/b/rosen/default.html 
Rosen Method Center Southwest: P.O. Box 344, Santa Fe, NM 87504, 
505-982-7149, ?ism. mcn.org/b/rosen/swrc.html 
The Rubenfeld Synergy Center 115 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10011, 
212-254-5100, YAW. hometown . aol .com \ rubenfel d \ synergy \ index. html 
Pain relief massage 
Although every style of massage can potentially help reduce pain, there are 
certain styles that specialize in pain reduction and reversal of trauma. The 
following a just a few of them. 
The Bodywork Research Institute: 123 E. 8th Street, Suite 121, Frederick, MD 
21701, 301-698-0932, trains people in massage techniques to relieve the 
painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. 
Craniosacral Therapy: Upledger Institute, 11211 Prosperity Farms Road, 
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-3487, 800-233-5880, www. upl edger . com 
Hoshino Therapy Clinic: Center for Biotherapeutics, 430 South Dixie Hwy, 
Miami, FL 33146, 305-666-2243 
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Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars: 1121 Prosperity Farms Road, #D-325, 
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.3487, 800-311-9204 or 561-622-4334, 
www.iahe.com 
Re(terotogy 
International Institute of Reflexology: P.O. Box 12642, St. Petersburg, FL, 
33733-2642, 727-3434811, www. ref lexology-usa . net 
Spa therapy training 
This category is for those people who would like to specialize in giving mas-
sage, hydrotherapy, and other treatments in the spa setting, as well as spa 
owners and managers. 
The Bramham Institute & Spa: 1014 N. Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, 
800-575-0518, www. spamastery . com 
Thai massage 
Many people make the pilgrimage to Thailand every year to learn the tech-
niques of this traditional system, which includes a lot of stretching and 
moves similar to shiatsu. 
Institute of Thai Massage: 17/7 Morakot Road, Halt Yaek Santitham, Chiang 
Mal 50300 Thailand, tel. (66-53) 218632, WWW i nfot h a . com/i tm 
Water massage 
Some very interesting types of massage can be done in the water. The buoy-
ancy helps to free people of chronic pain and ease certain fears. 
Watsu: Massage School at Harbin Hot Springs P.O. Box 570, Middletown, CA 
95461, 707-987-3801, WWW. waba .edu 
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Aquassage: 800-957-4808, www.massagetherapynetwork.com 
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A college degree in massage 
If you want a college degree and a massage license, how about going to 
school where you can get both at the same time? At the New Center College, 
you'll earn an Associate of Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree with a major 
in Massage Therapy, the first of its kind in the United States. 
The New Center College for Wholistic Health Education and Research: 6801 
Jericho Tpk., Syosset, New York 11791-4413, 516-364-0808, ext.126, www.
newcenter .edu 
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• A • 
abdomen. See also belly 
breathing and, 91 
danger zones on, 134 
diaphragm and, 91 
massaging, specific steps for, 188-189 
pregnancy and, 132 
reflexology and, 239 
sensual massage and, 288-289 
absorption, 40, 41-42 
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Achilles tendon, 25, 177, 239 
acupressure, 21, 73, 142, 158-159 
acupuncture, 20, 225 
adhesion, 76 
Adonis, 25 
adrenal glands, 232 
advertisements, 83 
afterglow, of a massage, 108-109 
AIDS, 126, 131
alcohol consumption, I02 
Alexander Technique, 335 
allopathic medicine, 20 
almond oil, 167. See also oils 
Amandari Resort, 312 
American Massage Therapy Association 
(AMTA), 82, 259, 295, 331 
American Oriental Bodywork Therapy 
Association (AOBA), 331 
American Polarity Therapy 
Association (APTA), 334 
anesthesia, 94 
anger, 67 
anIde(s) 
bones, 176 
circles, 236, 237 
reflexology and, 236, 237, 239 
anti-bacterial oils, 166. See also oils 
antifungal oils, 166. See also oils 
antiseptic oils, 166. See also oils 
AOBA (American Oriental Bodywork 
Therapy Association), 331 
Apfel, Grace, 158 
aphrodesiacs, 166, 290 
Apollo, 25, 26 
appearance, improved, 13, 18 
appointment(s) 
preparation for, 101-102 
your first, 101-114 
APTA (American Polarity Therapy 
Association), 334 
Aquassage, 337 
arm(s). See also hands; wrists 
corporate massage for, 206-207 
massaging, specific steps for, 185-187, 
206-207 
-pit, 133 
reflexology and, 232 
self-massage and, 218-219 
squeezing, 218-219 
stretching, 215-216, 261 
aromatherapy, 118-119, 165, 250 
Aromatherapy For Dummies (Keville), 119 
arteries, 58-59, 133 
arthritis, 130 
ascending colon, 232. See also colon 
Asclepius, 25, 26 
Associate of Occupation Studies (A.O.S.) 
degree, 338 
associations, 331-333 
Association of Bodywork and Massage 
Professionals, 82, 295, 303, 332 
Association of Labor Assistants & 
Childbirth Educators, 278, 333 
asthma, 131 
Aston repatterning, 69, 73, 334 
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babies 
breathing and, 92 
massage for, 273-277, 333 
Meissner's corpuscles and, 39, 274 
premature, 31 
back See also lower back; spine 
arching, 135 
massaging, 171-176 
rollers, 158 
bacteria, 169 
banister, sliding down the, 140 
barefoot, walking, 68 
Basic Massage Lines catalog, 331 
bathrobes, 105 
Be Here Now (Dass), 199 
Beck, Mark, 53 
bed & breakfasts, 316 
belly. See also abdomen 
"rubs," 318 
touching, 288, 318 
Benson, Robert, 17 
Bergman, Ingmar, 26 
Best of Nature, 254, 329, 331 
Bible, 98 
biceps, 56-57, 186 
Biotone, 164, 330 
Birkenstock sandals, 230 
birthday gifts, 315 
bladder, 232, 240 
Blanchard, Ken, 199 
blankets, 163 
blindfolded exercises, 38-39 
bliss, 98 
blood, 31, 58-59. See also circulatory 
system; blood pressure 
blood pressure, 131 
body 
balancer, 158, 329 
bridge, 158 
-image, negative, 22 
language, 134, 135 
mechanics, 154-156, 166, 172, 214 
three-dimensional view of, 47-48, 166 
-work, use of the term, 74 
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Bodywork Emporium, 254 
Bodywork Research Institute, 336 
bolsters, 104 
bones 
cracking, 133 
hand, 48 
landmarks for, 50-53 
pushing, 133 
books, about massage, 325 
Boston City Hospital, 231 
bottles, for oil, 163, 165 
brain, 34, 232 
Bramhan Institute & Spa, 337 
brass bowls, 121 
breathing 
deep, 92 
hazards of, 40 
importance of, when receiving a mas-
sage, 90-92 
massage meditation and, 96 
muscles, 91, 92 
nervous system and, 59 
physiology of, 91 
self-massage and, 214 
steps for effective, 90-91 
visualization and, 191 
Buddha, 98 
Buddhism, 22, 98. See also Zen 
bulb rings, 119 
Burt, Bernard, 246 
buttocks, 176-179 
• C • 
calcaneus, 51 
California Healing Arts College, 304 
calves, 177, 230, 261 
Camp Eden, 312 
cancellation policies, 85 
cancer, 31, 131 
candles, 119, 120-121,267 
Captain Hook devices, 159 
car accidents, 15, 72 
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). See CTS 
cardiac tissue, 53. See also heart 
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carrier oil, 165. See also oils 
cartilage, 55 
Casa del Sol, 313 
catalogs, 330-331 
Catholic Church, 46 
cats, 22, 68, 317-320 
Cayce, Edgar, 167 
cecum, 62 
cedar oil, 165. See also oils 
cellular phones, 102 
cellulite, 21 
Center for Biotherapeutics, 336 
certification, 86-87, 296. See also licensing 
Chagnon, Steve, 226 
Chagnon's Web site, 228 
chairs, massage, 160, 202-204, 334 
Chapin, Dwight, 42 
charity, 316 
"charley horse," 263-264 
checklists, for choosing massage thera-
pists, 80 
chest, 188-189, 238 
chi, 170 
Chia, Mantak, 285 
childcare, 102 
children. See Infants 
chin wedgies, 319 
Chinese exercise balls, 226 
chiropractic care, 133, 225, 319 
Chopra, Deepak, 199 
Cinnabar School, 277, 333 
circulatory system, 13, 15-16. See also 
blood 
basic description of, 58-59 
menopause and, 279 
reflexology and, 233 
tapping techniques and, 149 
Clare Maxwell Hudson's Massage, 307 
clary sage oil, 165. See also oils 
classical music, 122. See also music 
clavical, 50 
cleanliness, 168, 294 
clinics, massage, 74, 86, 114. See also 
massage schools 
colds, 166 
collagen, 44, 279 
collar bone, 49, 227 
college degrees, in massage, 338 
colon, 62, 232 
communication, 71, 85 
basic description of, 102-103, 107 
massage meditation and, 96 
nonverbal, 103 
compassion, 21, 68-69, 97-98 
the "massage mood" and, 125, 126 
spiritual massage and, 98 
Compassionate Touch: Hands-On 
Caregiving for the Eldety, the Ill and 
the Dying (Nelson), 282 
compression, 259, 262 
conditions, which should be avoided 
(contraindications), 16, 130-132, 151 
connective tissues, 75, 334 
connective strokes, 175-176, 194-195 
contact lenses, 140 
contours, following, 153 
contraindications, 16, 130-132, 151 
corn starch, 233 
corporate massage 
basic description of, 199-212 
chairs for, 202-204 
concerns regarding, 200-202 
cosmetologists, 149 
cost 
of massage schools, 295-296 
of massages, 84-85, 316 
Cowboy Junkies, 122 
cradling, 234, 237 
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• • 
Dalai Lama, 120 
dance classes, 136 
danger zones, 133-134 
Dass, Ram, 199 
Daybreak Geriatric Massage Project, 
281, 335 
death, massage for individuals 
nearing, 282 
deep pressure, 259. See also pressure 
deep tissue massage, 69, 72-73, 75 
dehydration, 263 
deltoid, 56-57 
depression, 31 
dermatitis, 130 
dermis, 40. See also skin 
Deuter Ecstasy, 122 
devices. See also equipment 
basic description of, 156-160 
mechanical, 159-160 
pressure tools, 158-159 
diabetes, 131 
diaphragm, 91, 232, 238 
diffusers, 119, 165 
digestive system 
basic description of, 60-62 
cleansing, 62 
diagram of, 61 
massaging the torso and, 188-189 
oils are that good for, 166 
reflexology and, 232, 233, 238 
diphtheria, 131 
diplomacy, 32 
Discovery Channel, 230 
doctors, 20, 81 
dogs, 22, 68, 317-320 
double-blind tests, 31 
doulas, 278 
Down East School of Massage, 304, 329 
draping, 76, 106 
drugs, prescription, 15 
dumbbells, 137 
duodenum, 232 
• E • 
ears, 133, 181 
of animals, 318 
reflexology and, 232, 237, 238, 322 
ectoderm layer, 34. See also skin 
Educating Hands, 304, 329 
elbow, 134, 262-263 
eldery, massage for the, 280-282, 335 
emotional 
growth, massage for, 22 
memories, 97-98 
reassurance, resulting from massage, 
13, 17 
trauma, 22 
empathy, 80 
Enchantment Spa, 309-310 
endangerment sites, 133-134, 173 
Endermologie, 44 
endocrine system, 60 
endoderm layer, 34. See also skin 
energy-balancing massage, 21, 75, 334-335 
Eno, Brian, 122 
Enya, 122 
epidermis, 39. See also skin 
equipment 
basic description of, 156-160 
massage chairs, 160, 202-204, 334 
massage tables, 103, 105, 160, 162 
vendors, 253-255 
Web sites for, 327-330 
erector spinae muscles, 172 
ergonomics, 224, 254 
Esalen Institute, 29, 31, 71, 305, 310 
Esalen massage, 29, 31, 71, 305, 310 
esophagus, 61 
essential oils, 165. See also oils 
esthetic massage, 20-21 
eucalyptus radiata oil, 16& See also oils 
excretory system, 14, 40, 42 
exfoliation, of the skin, 39, 159...

 
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•F• 
face. See also facials 
. massaging, specific steps for, 180-182 
rests, 201 
self-massage and, 216-217 
facials, 21,246,249-250 
fallopian tubes, 239 
family, 271-282 
fantasizing, 290 
fascia, 53 
fat cells, 40 
favorite places, for massage, 181 
FDA (Food and Drug Administration), 
43,44 
Federazione Nazionale del Collegi del 
Massofisioterapisti (F.N.C.M.), 82, 
308,322 
feeling 
"doing" in contrast to, 138 
"learning to feel," 48—58 
Meissner's corpuscles and, 39 
skin and, 34-35 
feet 
drainage of, 323 
massage routines for, 176-177,189-194, 
232-240 
miser's rub for, 145 
reflexology for, 229-240 
rollers for, 157 
Feldenkrais techniques, 335 
femoral triangle, 134 
femur, 51,134 
fever, 130 
FFMKR (French Federation of Masseurs 
Kinesitherapeutes), 82,332 
fibroblasts, 40,44 
fight-or-flight response, 70-71 
finger dancing, 136 
fingertip 
brushing, 178 
pushups, 136 
tapping, 149 
fist squeezing, 136-137 
Fitzgerald, William H., 231 
Florida State Massage Therapy 
Association, 83 
flowers, 120,121 
flu, 131 
foam rubber, 104 
£odor's Healthy Escapes (Burt), 246 
foot 
drainage, 323 
massage routines for, 176-177,189-194, 
232-240 
miser's rub for, 145 
reflexology for, 229-240 
rollers, 157 
force, life, 170 
forearms, 48,186,224,228 
forehead, 195 
freedom of movement massage, 335 
Freud, Sigmund, 28 
• 
gallbladder, 232,239 
Galleria della Accademia, 46 
gastrocnemius, 54,56-57 
gender, of massage therapists, 80 
geometry, 42 
geranium rose oil, 166. See also oils 
geriatric massage, 280-282,335 
germs, 104 
gift certificates, 315 
gizmos, 156-160. See also devices 
glandular systems, 119 
gliding 
advantages of, 138-139 
basic description of, 138-140 
good places for, 140 
hair gliding, 288 
gluteus maximus, 54,56-57 
God, 98 
Golden Ratio Woodworks, 329 
golgi tendon organs, 54 
gongs, 121 
Good Samaritan, 98 
grand finale, 194-195 
grape squeezing, 136 
gratitude, 100 
Great American Back Run, 255 
greater trochanter, 51 
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greater tuberosity, 51 
Green Valley Spa, 310 
gymnazein, 25 
gymnos, 25 
• H • 
hair 
follicles, 40 
gliding, 288 
tonics, 166 
Halpern, Stephen, 122 
hamstrings, 56-57, 177, 260 
hand(s). See also CTS (carpal tunnel 
syndrome) 
"good," 168 
massaging, specific steps for, 185-187, 
218-219 
muscles, 48, 137-138 
soft, 285 
squeezing, 218-219 
handicapped individuals, 22 
"hanging on," 93 
Happy Massager, 159 
haptic individuals, 35 
hara, 188 
Harbin Hot Springs, 310 
Hardenberg, Frederich von, 33 
Harmony catalog, 331 
Harvard Medical School, 20 
Hawaii, 71, 110 
head. See also headaches 
corporate massage for, 209-210 
irrigating, 214-215 
reflexology and, 232 
headache(s), 166, 185, 217, 237. See also 
head 
head squeeze for, 323 
points, 322 
healing, of tissues, 13, 16 
Healing Tao Institute, 335 
health clubs, 113-114 
hearing, research on, 30 
heart, 14, 53 
circulation and, 58-59 
reflexology and, 232, 238 
surgery, 272 
Heartwood Institute, 305 
heat 
applying, 163, 225 
regulation, 40, 42 
heating pads, 163 
heebie-jeebies, 110 
heel, 176, 194, 239 
Hellerwork, 69, 73, 334 
herbal wraps, 250-251 
Heritage Products, 330 
hernias, 131 
HGH (human growth hormone), 15, 60 
high blood pressure, 131 
high heels, 230 
hippie movement, 28-29 
Hippocrates, 26, 27, 283 
Hippocratic Oath, 26 
hips, 239 
HIV, 31, 131 
homeopathy, 225 
"hooking in," 236, 237 
hormones, 15, 60 
horny zone, 39 
horse massage, 22,336 
Hoshino Therapy Clinic, 336 
hospices, 282 
hot tubs, 243 
hotels, 113 
Hudson, Clare Maxwell, 307 
humerus, 51 
Hurricane Andrew, 31, 204 
hydrotherapy, 251-252 
hyperextension, 133 
• I • 
IAIM (International Association of Infant 
Massage), 277 
ice packs, 225, 262-263 
icons, used In this book, 6-7 
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iliac crest, 52 
illeocecal valve, 232 
IMA (International Massage Association), 
82, 332 
immune efficiency, 12, 14-15 
incense, 119-120, 267 
index finger technique, 235-236 
India, 27 
indulgence, 65 
Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving 
Parents (McClure), 276 
infants 
breathing and, 92 
massage for, 273-277, 333 
Meissner's corpuscles and, 39, 274 
premature, 31 
infection, 131 
inflammation, 130, 222, 262-263 
Ingham, Eunice, 231 
Inner Balance catalog, 331 
Inner Peace Linens, 330 
Institute for Complementary Medicine, 
82, 332 
Institute of Thai Massage, 306, 337 
insurance claims, 85 
integrative medicine, 20 
intention, 102, 284 
International Institute of Reflexology, 231, 
332, 337 
International Spa of the Month Club, 328 
intestines, 239, 322 
intuition, 169-170, 214 
invocation, 170 
ISPA (International Spa Association), 
246, 332 
• 7 • 
Jackson Memorial Hospital, 126 
Javana Spa, 313 
Jaw, 181, 216-217 
jewelry, 102, 103 
Jin Shin Jyutsu, 334 
Job's Body (Juhan), 34 
Jordan, Michael, 53 
Journal of the American Medical 
Association (JAMA), 20 
journals, 20, 74 
jugular vein, 227 
Juhan, Deane, 34 
juniper oil, 166. See also oils 
• IC • 
karate hacking, 149-150 
Karlsbad Spa Training, 307 
Kate Jordan Seminars, 333 
Keville, Kathi, 119 
keyboards, massage for people who work 
at, 213-228 
ki, 170 
kidneys, 134, 207, 232, 240 
killer T-cells, 31 
kinesiotherapeut, 20, 30 
kiosks, massage, 255 
kneading technique, 142-145, 260 
knees, 193,318 
reflexology and, 239 
surgery for, 16 
knots, 76, 96, 175 
knuckle techniques, 177, 185 
Kohala Spa, 310-311 
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, 305 
• L • 
La Mamounia Spa, 313 
landmarks, 50-53 
latissimus dorsi, 57-58 
lavender oil, 166. See also oils 
legs. See also calves; feet; knees 
back of, 176-179 
front of, 189-194 
squeezing, 220-221 
lemon grass oil, 166. See also oils 
Les Thermes Marins, 314 
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lesions, 131 
"letting go," 93-95 
LI4 (Large Intestine 4) point, 322 
licensing, 86-87, 113, 296 
life force, 170 
Life magazine, 15 
ligaments, 48, 55 
"light work," 70 
lighting, 120-121 
limb draping, 288 
limp arm experiment, 59-60, 94, 176 
Little Palm Island, 311 
liver, 232, 239 
Living Earth Crafts, 160, 271, 329 
lomi lomi massage, 71 
loose 
fist pounding, 149-150 
"staying," 92-93 
love, 167, 273, 290 
lower back See also back 
corporate massage for, 207-208 
high heels and, 230 
self-massage and, 219, 220 
lungs, 91-92, 136 
oils are that good for, 166 
reflexology and, 232, 238 
lymphatic system, 14, 131 
circulation and, 59 
CTS and, 226, 227 
digestion and, 62 
oils are that good for, 166 
remedial massage and, 72 
skin and, 40 
lymphatic massage, 227. See also lym-
phatic system 
Lynch, Ray, 122 
• M • 
Ma Roller, 158 
Maclaine, Shirley, 120 
McClure, Vimala Schneider, 276, 277 
magazines, 74, 81, 326 
mandible, 52 
manicurists, 169 
Many Lives, Many Masters (Weiss), 199 
Marley, Bob, 168 
"Mary Poppins" problem, 66 
Massage Australia, 82, 332 
Massage Central, 254 
Massage Company, 254 
massage meditation, 95, 96 
Massage School of Santa Monica, 110 
massage schools, 84, 303-306 
choosing, 294-295 
cost of, 295-296 
massage therapists, 291-300 
choosing, checklist for, 80 
locating, 82-84, 327 
pampering, 85 
referrals for, 79-81 
ten traits of, 292 
training of, 294-296 
Web sites for, 327 
Massage Therapy Career Guide for Hands-
On Success, 291 
massage-o-matics, 255 
masseur, use of the term, 77 
masseuse, use of the term, 77 
meals, 102 
median nerve, 222-223 
medial malleolus, 51 
medical 
conditions, which should be avoided 
(contraindications), 16, 130-132, 151 
doctors, 20, 81 
Medical Gymnastics, 26 
meditation, 21-22, 95, 96 
Megatrends (Naisbitt), 32 
Meissner's corpuscles, 39, 274 
memories, 97-98 
menopause, 277, 279-280 
meridians, 72 
Merger, Johann, 77 
Michelangelo, 46 
Middle Ages, 25-26 
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miser's rub, 145 
modalities, massage, 18-19, 20, 69 
monkeys, research on, 17 
Montagu, Ashley, 35, 273 
mood, for massage, 125-127 
motion, range of, 133, 151 
mud baths, 253 
Murphy, Michael, 31 
muscle(s) 
building, for massage, 133-137 
diagrams, 56 
hand, 48, 137-138 
naming, 55-57 
neglected, 15 
spasms, 12, 13-14 
spindle cells, 54 
music, 104, 119, 122-123 
Myers, Tom, 160 
myofascial release, 73 
• AI • 
NABRS (National Association of Bodywork 
in Religious Services), 98, 282, 332 
nails, trimming, 169 
Naisbitt, John, 32 
Natural Essentials, 329 
NCBTMB (National Certification Board for 
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork), 
82, 87, 327, 332 
neck 
corporate massage for, 208-209 
danger zones on, 133 
front of, 133 
hyperextending, 151 
massaging, specific steps for, 183-184 
mind-body connection and, 60 
reflexology and, 232, 237 
self-massage for, 217 
side of, 133 
twisting, 133 
vertebrae, 183 
Nelson, Dawn, 282 
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa, 311 
nervous system 
aromatherapy and, 119 
basic description of, 58, 59-60 
parasympathetic, 59-60 
skin and, 34 
sympathetic, 59-60 
neuromuscular massage, 69, 72, 337 
Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars, 337 
New Center College for Wholistic Health 
Education and Research, 338 
New Life Massage Equipment, 254 
New York University, 72 
Newsweek, 44 
no-gain" mentality, 95-96 
nodes, 14 
Northern Institute of Massage, 306 
nose, 319 
Novalis, 33 
NSW (National Sports Massage 
Team), 259 
nudity, 31, 99, 103 
numbness, 223 
nutritionists, 20 
• 0 • 
occipital protuberance, 51 
Ohashi Instiute, 335 
oil(s), 16, 108. See also creams 
aromatherapy and, 119 
baby massage and, 275 
basic description of, 164-167 
best use of, during a massage, 164 
blends, 165-166 
carrier, 165 
essential, 119, 165 
flavored, 286 
glands, 40 
ingredients of, 167 
scent of, 165, 167 
shopping for, 167 
stains, 163 
suppliers of, 330 
types of, 165-167 
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olecranon process, 51 
olive oil, 167. See also oils 
One Minute Manager, The (Blanchard), 199 
"oops," saying, 135 
orange oil, 166. See also oils 
organs, 42 
original sin, 87 
orphanages, 15 
orthopedic physicians, 114 
osteoporosis, 131 
overuse injuries, 201. See also CTS (carpal 
tunnel syndrome) 
ovaries, 239 
oxygen, 58, 273 
breathing and, 90, 96 
irrigating your head and, 214-215 
• P • 
Pachabel, 122 
pagers, 102 
pain 
during a massage, 134-135 
killers, 166 
"no-pain, no-gain" mentality and, 95-96 
relief massage, 336-337 
palmaris longus, 223 
palpation, 48-51 
pampering, 65, 85 
pancreas, 232, 238 
parasympathetic nervous system, 59-60 
parathyroid, 232 
parietal bones, 269-270 
patesthai, 35 
paw pressure, 317-318 
The Peaks Spa, 311 
pectorals, 56-57 
peppermint oil, 166. See also oils 
Per Henrik Ling, 26 
perenlum, 40 
performance, athletic. See sports massage 
pesticides, 72 
Phalen, George, 222 
Phalen's test, 224 
phlebitis, 130 
Physical Mind Institute, 335 
physical therapy, 15, 26-27, 114, 225 
physics, 42 
pigs, research on, 43-44 
Pilates Institute, 335 
pillows, 163 
pinching and rolling technique, 143-144 
pine oil, 166. See also oils 
pinpoint pressure, 141, 217 
pituitary gland, 232 
plastic surgery, 21 
pleasure, healthy, 65-67 
PMS (premenstrual syndrome), 277, 279 
polarity, 195, 334 
popliteal area, 134 
positioning, 169, 233 
post-traumatic shock syndrome, 31 
prana, 170 
prayer, 71 
pregnancy, 132, 240, 277-278 
present moment, importance of, 153 
pressing. See also pressure 
basic description of, 140-142 
good places for 141-142 
pressure. See also pressing 
deep pressure, 259 
levels of, 107 
pinpoint pressure, 141, 217 
point therapy, 72 
sport massage and, 259 
tools, 158-159 
privacy, 124 
proprioceptors, 54, 59, 94 
prostate, 239 
protection, skin as a form of, 40, 41 
psoas, 54, 57-58 
psyllium husks, 62 
Pure Pro Massage Oils, 330 
pushing technique, 143 
• 0 • 
quadriceps, 54, 261 
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• R • 
rainforest, 24 
ramus of the mandible, 52 
range of motion, 133,151 
rashes, 131 
rates. See cost 
rectus abdominis, 56-57 
rectus lemon's, 54 
referrals, seeking, 79-81 
reflex arc, 35 
reflexology 
baby massage and, 275 
basic description of, 229-240 
foot massage routine with, 232-240 
foot rollers and, 157 
quiz, 230-231 
training In, 337 
reggae massage, 123 
rehabilative massage, 19-20 
Reiki Alliance, 335 
Relax the Back Corporation, 254 
relaxation 
after a massage, 108 
giving up the responsibility for, 93 
increased, through massage, 13,17-18 
massage techniques, 19,70-71 
"staying loose" and, 92-93 
Relaxation Response, The (Benson), 17 
reproductive organs, 239. See also 
pregnancy 
respiratory system. See also breathing; 
lungs 
basic description of, 62 
oils that are good for, 166 
skin and, 40,43 
retardation, 42 
rhomboid, 57-58 
ribcage, 188 
ribs, 92,188 
robes, 105 
rocking & rolling technique, 148-149 
Rolf, Ida, 73 
Rolling, 73-74,143,334 
rope analogy, 13-14 
rose oil, 166. See also oils 
rosemary oil, 166. See also oils 
Rosen Method, 336 
rubbing gloves, 159 
rubbing technique, 145-146 
Rubenfeld Synergy Center, 336 
rules, for giving a massage, 166-167 
runner's cramps, 263-264 
Russell, Bertrand, 42 
Rx (remedial) massage, 72-73 
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sacrum (tailbone), 172,177 
safety, feeling of, 97-98 
Saint Francis, 120 
Samurai warriors, 37 
sandalwood oil, 166. See also oils 
scalp, 180-182,324 
scents, 119-120. See also smell, sense of 
Scherer Institute of Natural Healing, 305 
schools, massage, 84,303-306 
choosing, 294-295 
cost of, 295-296 
sciatic nerve, 59,177,232,239 
scrubs, 246,247-249 
seaweed, 253 
sebum, 42 
secretion, 40,42 
self 
-confidence, 31 
sense of, 31,70 
Self-Care catalog, 331 
self-massage 
basic description of, 213-228 
mini-routine, 214-222 
when traveling, 268-269 
Sen, Wesley, 71,170 
sensitization exercises, 48-50 
sensual pleasure, massage for, 22,283-290 
serotonin, 31 
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Shakespeare, William, 140 
shaking technique, 146-149 
shamans, 24 
sheets, 163 
Shiatsu, 72, 142, 322 
the life force and, 170 
mechanical devices for, 150 
training, 335 
shoes, 230 
shoulder(s), 323, 324 
corporate massage for, 205-206 
massaging, specific steps for, 183-184, 
205-206 
reflexology and, 232 
swoop technique, 183 
sight, 20, 119, 120-121 
sigmoid colon. See also colon 
sin, original, 87 
Singapore, 86 
sinuses, 180, 232, 237, 269 
skeletal muscles, 53 
skin 
cells, 34 
exfoliation of, 39, 159, 247-249 
as a frontier to the rest of the world, 
33-44 
healthy functioning of, 13, 16 
layers, 39-40 
multi-dimensional, 35-39 
oils that are good for, 166 
problems, 131 
rolling, 172 
sensitivity exercises, 36-39 
thickness of, 36 
"thinking with your," 34-35 
skull, hooking the, 324 
sleeping, 106 
smell, sense of, 30. See also scents 
smooth tissue, 53 
soft tissues, 15, 53-55 
solar plexus, 232 
sores, 131 
sounds, 121-123. See also music 
South Australia Health Education 
Center, 307 
spa(s) 
basic description of, 75, 112, 243-256 
choosing, 244-246 
"dates," 315 
day spas, 245 
destination, 245 
listings for, 309-312 
music in, 122 
oils used in, 167 
resort spas, 245 
therapy training, 337 
thermal units, 247 
tipping in, 109 
treatments, 246-253 
Web sites for, 328 
Spa Deus, 314 
Spa Finders travel agency, 246 
Spa of the Rockies, 311-312 
spasms, 12, 13-14 
specialty stores, 253-255 
spinal cord, 34. See also spine 
spinalis, 56-57 
spine, 34, 230, 232, 238. See also back 
spiritual massage, 21-22, 70, 98, 120, 314 
Spiritual Massage Spa, 314 
spleen, 232, 238 
splints, 225 
spontaneity, 284-285 
sports massage, 19, 32, 69, 73, 102 
basic description of, 257-264 
clinics, 109, 114, 258-259 
techniques, 259-262 
where to find, 258-259 
squeezing technique, 218-219, 143 
sternocleidomastoid muscle, 49-50 
sternum, 50 
stoicism, 15 
stomach. See also digestive system 
reflexology and, 232, 238 
surprising facts about, 62 
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Stress Station, 203, 255 
stretchers, 158 
stretching, 151-152, 260-261 
active assisted, 151 
active resisted, 152 
good places for, 152 
passive, 151 
structural bodywork, 73, 75 
student massage clinics, 84, 114 
Suncoast School of Massage, 305 
surgery, 16, 21, 225, 272 
Sutherland-Chan School, 308 
sweat glands, 40 
Swedish Institute, 306 
Swedish massage, 26-27, 69-73, 306 
basic description of, 75 
reducing stress with, 70 
relaxation massage and, 70, 71 
remedial effects of, 72-73 
sympathetic nervous system, 59-60 
• T • 
tables, massage, 103, 105, 160, 162-163 
Tactile Kinesthetic Stimulation, 31 
tailbone (sacrum), 172, 232 
Tantra, 285 
Taoism, 22, 24-25 
tapping technique 
basic description of, 149-151 
fingertip, 175 
good places for, 150-151 
Tara Spa Therapy, 330 
Taylor, George, 27 
tea tree oil, 166. See also oils 
television, 124 
temperature, room, 104, 124 
temples, 216-217 
temporal bones, 269 
Ten Thousand Waves Spa, 312 
Tender Loving Things Company, 159, 277 
tendon(s) 
Achilles tendon, 25, 177, 239 
basic description of, 55 
CTS and, 222, 223 
hand tendons, 48, 222, 223 
organs, golgi, 54 
tennis elbow, 262-263 
tension, relieving, 12, 13-14 
terminology, of touch, 73-76 
testicles, 239 
textures, 38-39,68 
TFS (temporary-fatigue-syndrome), 127 
Thai massage, 69, 306, 337 
Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage 
(Beck), 53 
therapists, massage, 291-300 
choosing, checklist for, 80 
locating, 82-84, 327 
pampering, 85 
referrals for, 79-81 
ten traits of, 292 
training of, 294-296 
Web sites for, 327 
thermodynamic effect, 14 
thinking 
skin and, 34-35 
"stopping," 94 
Thomas, Zach, 98 
three-dimensional, view of the body, 
47-48, 166 
throat, front of, 133 
"thumb walking" technique, 234-235, 237 
thumpers, 159 
thymus, 232 
thyroid, 232 
Tibetan meditation bowls, 121 
timelessness, 96, 176 
tingling, 223 
Tingshaks, 121 
tipping, 109-110, 201, 298 
toes, curling, 135 
torso, 188-189, 190 
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first, which begins a massage, 105-106, 
170-171 
"for health" massage, 72 
love and, 167 
Meissner's corpuscles and, 39, 274 
quotient, 200 
research, 30-31, 274, 281, 332 
terminology, 73-76 
Touch Research Institute, 30, 274, 281, 332 
Touch Training Directory, 303 
Touching: The Human Significance of the 
Skin (Montagu), 35 
TouchPro Chair Massage Workshops, 334 
towels, 163 
toxins, 227, 323 
lymph system and, 14, 16 
wraps and, 250 
"trading places," 127-128 
Trager Institute, 335 
Trager, Milton, 148 
Trager massage, 148, 335 
transverse carpal ligament, 223 
trapezius, 173, 183, 323 
traumatic memory, 97-98 
travel, massage during, 255, 265-270 
triceps, 56-57, 186 
trigger points, 14, 75, 141, 158-159 
Trigger Point Company, 329 
turning over, 178 
twist technique, 142-145 
two-dimensional view, of the body, 46 
"Type A" people, 106 
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ultrasound, 225 
underarms, 319 
University of Miami, 126 
Upledger Institute, 336 
upper back, stretching the, 215-216 
uterus, 239 
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Vanderbilt University, 43 
varicose veins, 16, 59, 131, 177 
vetiver oil, 166. See also oils 
vibration, 147, 159 
vice grip, 323 
videos, 287 
Virgin Atlantic Airways, 32 
vision, 20, 119, 120-121 
visualization, 189, 191 
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Wat Po Temple, 314 
water 
massage, 337 
sound of, 121-122 
Watsu Massage School, 337 
Web sites 
general massage sites, 326-330 
locating massage therapists through, 327 
for massage product, 327-328 
for massage schools, 303-306 
for spas, 328 
Weiss, Brian, 199 
West Coast College of Massage Therapy, 
307-308 
Westheimer, Ruth ("Dr. Ruth"), 104, 290 
Wetzel, Miriam, 20 
whiplash, 95 
wholeness, 96, 176 
Wild Syde, 287 
wind chimes, 121 
wing lift, 324 
Winston, George, 122 
wraps, 246, 250-251 
wringing the foot technique, 236 
wrists, 186, 224. See also CTS (carpal 
tunnel syndrome) 
damaging, when giving a massage, 156 
lymphatic system and, 226, 227 
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Yellow Pages, 83,113 
ylang ylang oil, 166 
yoga, 136 
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cantaloupe ceremony, 36-37 
tea ceremony, 37 
"zeroing in," 141 
zone therapy, 231-232 
Zone Therapy (Fitzgerald), 231 
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