Written by a noted teacher and trainer, this useful book explains those aspects of massage that can lead to problems and shows how to apply pressure in ways that avoid them. The focus is on how to use the body safely and effectively. The author explores the benefits of involving the whole body to generate the power and movement that support the hands, saving the hands by using them skillfully, and conserving them by using other body areas such as the forearms and elbow whenever possible. Featuring 2,000 illustrations, Dynamic Bodyuse for Effective, Strain-Free Massage is essential reading for anyone involved in massage, whether a student, a professional massage practitioner or teacher, sports massage therapist, or aromatherapist.

Dynamic bodyuse for massage: an overview -- Preparations -- Using the hands: the traditional tools of western massage -- Other working 'tools': 'hands-free' massage --Using your body to support your working tools -- Integrated body use for massage -- Bodyuse for common massage strokes -- Varied working situations -- Self-maintenance for the practitioner.