The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
Author: Valerie Ann Worwood
Publisher: New World Library
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2012-08-23
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1608681920

This encyclopedic book contains, in practical and easy-to-understand form, every conceivable use for essential oils and aromatherapy in everyday life. The author, a practicing aromatherapist for more than twenty years, unlocks the power of essential oils in more than 600 original recipes, most needing only a few essential oils. Unlike over-the-counter products, the recipes you make yourself contain no harmful preservatives. Most basic needs can be covered with just ten essential oils.

The Book of Massage and Aromatherapy

The Book of Massage and Aromatherapy
Author: Nitya Lacroix
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Aromatherapy
ISBN: 9780754809876

Massage with essential oils is one of the oldest and most pleasureable ways to combat aches, strains and minor ailments as well as improve circulation and enhance emotional state of mind. In this book fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions provide a comprehensive program for learning the basic techniques of massage and the application of essential oils.

The Complete Book of Massage

The Complete Book of Massage
Author: Clare Maxwell-Hudson
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1988
Genre: Health
ISBN: 0394759753

A comprehensive guide to massage techniques with clear step-by-step instructions. Fully illustrated for all ages with color and/or black-and-white photographs on every page. 155,000 copies sold-to-date.

Aromatherapy for Massage Practitioners

Aromatherapy for Massage Practitioners
Author: Ingrid Martin
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2007
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781753456

This book is a complete guide for massage therapists interested in adding aromatherapy to their practice. It addresses practical concerns such as pricing sessions to account for the cost of oils, proper dilutions, sending products home with clients, and effective formulations for specific ailments. Case studies present specific ailments in clinical scenarios, with proper aromatherapy and massage treatments. Recipe Boxes provide directions for blending essential oils. Activity boxes develop readers' decision-making skills. Essential oil monographs discuss the history, traditional uses, safety considerations, and most effective use in massage therapy of 50 individual essential oils. Review questions appear in every chapter.

Clare Maxwell-Hudson's Aromatherapy Massage

Clare Maxwell-Hudson's Aromatherapy Massage
Author: Clare Maxwell-Hudson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1994
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781564586421

Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of photographs, this hands-on guide for mastering a soothing touch outlines therapeutic uses of essential oils, with step-by-step massage techniques and a list of suppliers, to provide readers with detailed advice towards understanding the benefits of aromatherapy. 225 full-color photographs.

Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage
Author: Alison Trulock
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2008
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781402755644

Hot stone massage is a unique variant of massage therapy that employs heated stones to release physical tension and calm the nervous system. The stones' warmth and weight help the recipient focus more intently on the massage, and to be more receptive to its benefits. This superb introduction explains everything about this ancient healing practice, from which stones to choose (color, smoothness, shape, and mineral content matter) to which strokes to use. Along with attractive instructional photos throughout, there's information on setting up the massage, working different parts of the body, stimulating the chakra points, and alleviating specific symptoms--including muscular aches, back pain, arthritis, circulatory problems, and insomnia.

Aromatherapy and Massage for Mother and Baby

Aromatherapy and Massage for Mother and Baby
Author: Allison England
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1999
Genre: Aromatherapy
ISBN: 0091822750

This newly revised edition provides the reader with expert advice on using essential oils in massage, baths, compresses, lotions, and inhalations. Special sections give complete instructions for using massage to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and relieve the pain of labor and birth, as well as to soothe and comfort restless babies and facilitate the bonding of mother and child.

The Essential Massage Book

The Essential Massage Book
Author: Eilean Bentley
Publisher: Hamlyn
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2006-11-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781856752039

Massage is the safe, effective, drug-free way to treat countless ailments and injuries, from headaches and sprains to chronic back pain. This fully illustrated guide gathers the most effective techniques of all the different systems in one easy-to-use volume. Comprehensively covering five basic approaches--whole-body techniques, localized massage and pressure techniques, massage for healing, massage for relaxation and stress relief, and massage for pleasure--it offers detailed instructions on every system, from traditional Chinese methods to shiatsu, reiki, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Also covered are self-massage, holistic massage, hand treatment, head massage, and the chakras.