Includes Index.

Contents: Introduction -- The history and benefits of massage -- History -- Benefits -- Setting the scene -- Equipment -- Contraindications(When Not to Massage) -- Massage techniques -- Effleurage/stroking -- friction -- Petrissage -- Percussion movement/tapotement -- Vibration and shaking -- Exercises for your hands -- Step by step massage -- Back of the body -- Front of the body -- Self massage -- Aromatherapy and massage -- Essential oils -- Bergamot -- Chamomile (roman) -- Cypress -- Eucalyptus -- Frankincense -- Geranium -- Jasmine -- Juniper -- Lavender -- Lemon -- Neroli (Orange blossom) -- Peppermint -- Rose -- Rosemary -- Sandalwood -- Tea tree -- Massage in pregnancy and childbirth -- Benefits of massage -- Special considerations -- Positions for massage -- Back -- Abdomen -- Leg and foot -- Arm,face and breast -- Essential oils for pregnancy -- Massage during labor -- Post-natal massage -- Essential oils for baby -- Sports injuries -- The importance of exercise -- The benefits of massage -- Pre-event massage -- Post event massage treatment -- A-Z of sports injuries emergency aid -- Massage in the workplace a healthy diet -- Exercise -- Taking it further -- Basic anatomy -- Further reading -- Useful addresses.