Personal Trainer: Hand & Foot Massage: The At-Home Massage Class to Stimulate Circulation, Increase Mobility and Relieve Pain

by Mary Atkinson

Hand and foot massage is a nurturing, personal way to promote relaxation. Its health benefits are vast, from increased circulation and mobility to better skin and nails. This easy-to-follow guide is the ideal introduction to self and secondary massage. Home masseurs will find information on creams and oils, hand and foot care, and all the key techniques, as well as a general overview of the process. Step-by-step instructions are illustrated with detailed photographs that show how to perform the massages, and there's advice on adapting the techniques for children and the elderly.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 4, 2011

Reviews

[Aurélien Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author being a 'complementary therapist' member of the Association of Reflexologists and the Federation of Holistic Therapists, you could be excused for dismissing this illustrated guide for being yet another alternative medicine bullsh&t and doolali. Well, for sure Mary Atkinson believes the likes of aromatherapy, homeopathy and other snake oils of our times to have therapeutic benefits for real! But, if you can skip over such crankery, her short little book here is not too bad for whose who love to give/receive a nice pampering -massage, manicure and pedicure.

Basic enough to learn a few bits without being overwhelming, straightforwardly illustrated and, above all, putting a welcome emphasis on how caring for feet and hands has not only clear aesthetic and health benefits but, is also a great form of bonding, here's indeed quite a lovely little book to learn some simple massage techniques and get basic tips, from choosing oils and creams to how to avoid the most common conditions.

'Hand and Foot Massage' might be peppered with unharmful crankery (e.g. cautioning on mixing aromatherapy with homeopathy... As if! Lol!) yet its simple and no fuss approach 'to help stimulate circulation, increase mobility and relieve pain' (dixit the front cover) makes it nevertheless a nice little pampering manual.

Enjoy!