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The Complete Guide to Modern Massage: Step-By-Step Massage Basics and Techniques from Around the World

Ryan Jay Hoyme

Turn tension into tranquility with the illustrated, expert-backed massage guide trusted by beginners and professionals alike.

Whether you want to master massage for self-care, to support loved ones, or to refresh your professional skills, The Complete Guide to Modern Massage is the resource you need. Backed by 20+ years of clinical and teaching experience from Ryan Jay Hoyme, this all-in-one handbook blends traditional wisdom and modern science with practical, step-by-step guidance anyone can use.

Inside you'll find:

  • Confidence with Every Touch: Illustrated instructions make even advanced techniques accessible.
  • Real Relief, Real Fast: Learn to address headaches, back pain, anxiety, and daily stress using hands-on methods.
  • World's Most Popular Techniques: Includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Thai, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Tui Na, Reiki, Craniosacral, Ayurvedic, and more.
  • Targeted Healing Routines: Easy reference protocols for neck and shoulder pain, PMS, sports soreness, and more.
  • Versatility for Every Reader: Features self-massage, partner routines, prenatal, baby, and elder care guidance for total family wellness.
  • Holistic Wellness Approach: Understand anatomy, energy, and the mind-body connection as you learn, for safe and effective results every time.

The Complete Guide to Modern Massage is perfect for self-care enthusiasts, caregivers, students, or anyone seeking natural pain relief and stress management.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Callisto
  • Publish Date: Dec 11st, 2018
  • Pages: 192
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 8.50in - 0.53in - 1.11lb
  • EAN: 9781641522069
  • Categories: Massage & ReflexologyAcupressure & Acupuncture (see also Medical - Acupuncture)Reference

About the Author

Hoyme, Ryan Jay: -

RYAN JAY HOYME, LMT, BCTMB is a board-certified massage therapist and massage educator who has practiced for over two decades. He is internationally known as MassageNerd and continues to educate the community through his website and online videos.

Praise for this book

"An effortless, straightforward, and exciting read. So much information is packed inside this book, but the simple format makes the illustrations, definitions, charts on the body, muscles, bones and simple guides clear and accessible. I highly recommend this book."--Jane M. Loecher, LMT, BCTMB (Massage Educator)
"A great book for beginners, but even after 20 years in this industry, I learned new things. There is so much here! From the mind-body connection and the history of massage to massage techniques from around the world, there is truly something here for everyone."--Jeppe Tengbjerg, Owner of World Massage Championship
"With such a variety of massage techniques and modalities, Modern Massage takes me back to my classroom days when my sense of curiosity and wonder about the massage profession were first piqued. This book is a great refresher for any massage therapist or a wonderful way for a beginner to start. There's something for everyone and Ryan's passion is an added bonus."--Crystal Ristau, LMT, BCTMB, Mayo Clinic Massage Therapist