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Before getting started, Neal's Yard Remedies: Complete Massage takes a moment to focus on your own preparation, with exercises to limber up the hands, the do's and don'ts of posture, and even the mental preparation needed to get in the zone! Also featured is a tools-of-the-trade inventory, from essential oils to optional extras such as diffusers and candles, discover plenty of top tips to create a calming yet professional massage set-up.

Proving the ideal gift for people wishing to train as massage therapists, this comprehensive book aims to aid their study, develop fundamental massage techniques and expand their knowledge along the way! Follow clear, annotated photography to master core massage techniques; understand the key disciplines, from Swedish to Shiatsu, Reflexology and Thai; and access more that 30 custom treatments to boost well-being and treat a range of specific complaints.