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The Complete Guide to Modern Massage: Step-by-Step Massage Basics and Techniques from Around the World
Learn the healing power of touch with a new, up-to-date reference from The Complete Guide to Modern Massage.
Massage is a natural method to relieve pain and reduce stress—and anyone can learn how to do it. The Complete Guide to Modern Massage offers an updated reference to learn popular techniques and feel the physical and emotional benefits of massage.
From classic styles such as Swedish or Shiatsu to new favorites like Ayurvedic and Thai, this massage guide offers illustrated, step-by-step instruction to master techniques from around the world. Complete with massage practices for pain relief, you’ll learn how to heal your family, friends, partners, and even yourself of common ailments with your own two hands.
The Complete Guide to Modern Massage
An introduction to massage that outlines the history and basic principles of massage and how they relate to modern practice.World-famous massage techniques that include Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Tui Na, Cranialsacral, Reiki, and more!Restorative applications for healing common ailments including headaches, neck pain, PMS, lower back pain, and more.Easy-to-follow guidance with illustrations, and simple step-by-step directions to master every technique.Give and receive rejuvenating massages with world-famous techniques and step-by-step instructions from The Complete Guide to Modern Massage.
Massage is a natural method to relieve pain and reduce stress—and anyone can learn how to do it. The Complete Guide to Modern Massage offers an updated reference to learn popular techniques and feel the physical and emotional benefits of massage.
From classic styles such as Swedish or Shiatsu to new favorites like Ayurvedic and Thai, this massage guide offers illustrated, step-by-step instruction to master techniques from around the world. Complete with massage practices for pain relief, you’ll learn how to heal your family, friends, partners, and even yourself of common ailments with your own two hands.
The Complete Guide to Modern Massage
An introduction to massage that outlines the history and basic principles of massage and how they relate to modern practice.World-famous massage techniques that include Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Tui Na, Cranialsacral, Reiki, and more!Restorative applications for healing common ailments including headaches, neck pain, PMS, lower back pain, and more.Easy-to-follow guidance with illustrations, and simple step-by-step directions to master every technique.Give and receive rejuvenating massages with world-famous techniques and step-by-step instructions from The Complete Guide to Modern Massage.
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194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2018
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November 29, 2018
A complementary copy of THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MODERN MASSAGE by Ryan Jay Hoyme was sent to me by Callisto Publishing Club for which I am grateful. Being a retired Massage Therapy Instructor and certified by the Texas Department of Health to have a school of massage, I am in a unique position to give a professional as well as personal review.
Being a massage therapist at the beginning of massage therapy, I introduced and promoted it as a profession and a powerful healing modality. I was the first massage therapist in the world to teach animal massage to veterinarians.
Overall, this book is definitively a "complete guide" and presents a highly professional overview of many modalities of massage. The pictures are beautifully descriptive and professional and valuable to the information being presented.
It presents methods of massage from babies through to seniors. In addition, it describes the methodology of massage for certain dis-eases and ailments like neck, shoulder, and back pain.
To be clear, there are many methods described in this book that would need an instructor rather than just a book description to learn. These include cranial sacral massage, ayurvedic, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu,sports massage, thai and others. Preferably the reader will understand that this book is a guide not total instruction to be proficient.
This book would be valuable to every school of massage as an adjunct to the materials that each school uses to assist students in becoming certified/licensed as their resident state requires. It is also a great book for partners who want to learn more about touching one another in healthy and loving ways.
Being a massage therapist at the beginning of massage therapy, I introduced and promoted it as a profession and a powerful healing modality. I was the first massage therapist in the world to teach animal massage to veterinarians.
Overall, this book is definitively a "complete guide" and presents a highly professional overview of many modalities of massage. The pictures are beautifully descriptive and professional and valuable to the information being presented.
It presents methods of massage from babies through to seniors. In addition, it describes the methodology of massage for certain dis-eases and ailments like neck, shoulder, and back pain.
To be clear, there are many methods described in this book that would need an instructor rather than just a book description to learn. These include cranial sacral massage, ayurvedic, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu,sports massage, thai and others. Preferably the reader will understand that this book is a guide not total instruction to be proficient.
This book would be valuable to every school of massage as an adjunct to the materials that each school uses to assist students in becoming certified/licensed as their resident state requires. It is also a great book for partners who want to learn more about touching one another in healthy and loving ways.
September 11, 2022
Decent enough intro, simple and usable for someone like me who has no idea about the subject and is just trying to have a good time with his wife. But don't confuse this book with anything but a primer.
January 11, 2019
The book for review is “The Complete Guide To Modern Massage: Step-By-Step Massage Basics and Techniques From Around The World” by Ryan Jay Hoyme.LMT, BCTMB. This book falls in the genre of health/fitness and massage and reflexology.
This book dives into various methods when it comes to massage that you can use on your partner and they on you. But why even consider it?
Massage is a natural way to relieve pain and stress which can enrich your live and also help with your overall mood It gives a brief history of massaging that is interesting.
It comes down to trigger the trigger points in a person’s body and how sensitive, wound up or painful they may be can effect how you live.
You learn about the basic anatomy meridians and the different chakra in the body. Mentioned are techniques that can get you started such as gliding, kneading percussion and feathering. It continues with the rest of the body such as the head, the face, the neck, the back and the complete body.
There is even a section on how to self massage one’s self as well as a section on different methods from around the world. The are illustrations throughout the book that are beautifully done and easy to follow to help you with the description.
This is a good overall view to help us be more relaxed, stress free and hopefully in less pain.
I received this book for free from the Callisto Publishing Club but the opinions are my own.
This book dives into various methods when it comes to massage that you can use on your partner and they on you. But why even consider it?
Massage is a natural way to relieve pain and stress which can enrich your live and also help with your overall mood It gives a brief history of massaging that is interesting.
It comes down to trigger the trigger points in a person’s body and how sensitive, wound up or painful they may be can effect how you live.
You learn about the basic anatomy meridians and the different chakra in the body. Mentioned are techniques that can get you started such as gliding, kneading percussion and feathering. It continues with the rest of the body such as the head, the face, the neck, the back and the complete body.
There is even a section on how to self massage one’s self as well as a section on different methods from around the world. The are illustrations throughout the book that are beautifully done and easy to follow to help you with the description.
This is a good overall view to help us be more relaxed, stress free and hopefully in less pain.
I received this book for free from the Callisto Publishing Club but the opinions are my own.
February 9, 2025
I picked up this book having almost zero knowledge on this topic but this book really helps with giving me some exposure about the world of massage which I really appreciate. It is quite comprehensive with guides on how to massage different bodies including babies, pregnant women, seniors, among others. The author's vast experience was sprinkled into the book too with tips and tricks on matters like which aromatherapy to couple the massage with and so on.
I only wish the book does not rely solely on 2D illustrations because it was a bit difficult to imagine how the technique is being performed in real life. But thankfully the author has his own Youtube channel so I suppose I can use that to supplement this book.
I only wish the book does not rely solely on 2D illustrations because it was a bit difficult to imagine how the technique is being performed in real life. But thankfully the author has his own Youtube channel so I suppose I can use that to supplement this book.
June 19, 2025
This is a good intro guide for beginners to learn a bit of massage techniques from all over the world. Before reading it, I didn't realize that so many massage techniques require oil and skin-to-skin contact (I've never had a professional massage session). I was more hoping to learn some tricks and tips for massaging friends and families, and I got a couple of ideas after skimming the book. Videos that complement the text can be more helpful in teaching the techniques.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2020
Great book
Great book
I’ve been massaging my wife for years
This book gave me a quick run down with photos of all of the major schools of massage and their techniques
It got my brain thinking more on other techniques that I want to study and learn more, not just for my wife, but for my daughter and soon to be son
Great book
I’ve been massaging my wife for years
This book gave me a quick run down with photos of all of the major schools of massage and their techniques
It got my brain thinking more on other techniques that I want to study and learn more, not just for my wife, but for my daughter and soon to be son
May 4, 2024
Enjoyed the introduction, (a bit of massage history, description of trigger points).
But the author became known for their videos (as they themselves describe) and I see how this medium would be much more suited to the transmission of motion techniques. Images with descriptions felt a bit dry to me !
But the author became known for their videos (as they themselves describe) and I see how this medium would be much more suited to the transmission of motion techniques. Images with descriptions felt a bit dry to me !
May 17, 2025
An excellent guide, and very thorough, without being too wordy or collegiate.
I suggest searching for videos of the techniques discussed too, as static pictures and written descriptions are generally not the best way to learn a physical activity.
I suggest searching for videos of the techniques discussed too, as static pictures and written descriptions are generally not the best way to learn a physical activity.
December 13, 2018
Good for a beginner- Very informative, Not so good for some one with experience.
August 12, 2021
Its a good book to start your journey in massage therapy but it does not have the introduction to all the techniques you will need
April 14, 2022
Easy to follow techniques along with some great insight on the history/meaning of the massage.
September 13, 2022
Very informative
January 13, 2023
An good book to start massage therapy with. I found it was very easy to understand some of the principles in there for the beginners. I just need it a little bit more specific with knowledge.
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