About the book: 2008 / In this unique book you will find comprehensive information about massage and its types: classical, acupressure, children's, cosmetic and hardware, get acquainted with the main methods and techniques of massage in combination with aromatherapy, physical therapy and other methods of influencing human bodily mechanics. You will learn about the beneficial effects of massage on the skin, metabolism, muscles, joints, subcutaneous fat layer, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems. Illustrations will help you will understand all the intricacies of using a great variety of types of massage, and you will easily master the necessary techniques for relieving pain symptoms, relaxation and eliminating cosmetic defects.