One of the most popular complementary therapies, massage is widely practiced in salons, spas, hospitals, care homes, hotels, gyms and private offices. The number of people receiving massage treatment has soared in recent years, in both the UK and abroad. Approx. 47 million Americans received a massage in the last year alone. Step-by-step photgraphs and detailed instructions for a wide range of both eastern and western massage therapies - including Swedish, Tiu Na, Shiatsu, Ayruvedic massage, Indian head massage and sports massage. Written by an expert author with over 20 years experience.

Susan Mumford is a qualified massage practitioner practising in London since 1987. She works one to one with clients and teaches massage workshops for family and friends. Susan is also a qualified lymph drainage practitioner and aromatherapist. She regularly practises meditation and T'ai Chi Chu'an to help her work. She has appeared onTV and radio and is the author of Sensual Massage, The New Complete Guide to Massage and Healing Massage, all published by Hamlyn.

Part 1 Introduction Part 2 Techniques Part 3 Holistic massage Part 4 Chinese (Tui Na) massage Part 5 Shiatsu Part 6 Indian head massage Part 7 Adapting your massage Part 8 Treating common ailments Part 9 The holistic approach to health Index