This instructional head-to-toe technique textbook is geared for massage therapists who already have had some basic training and would like to learn more about deep tissue massage. This thick reference book has 200 photographs and over 50 anatomical drawings to help explain the essentials. With encyclopedic thoroughness, longtime massage therapist Art Riggs examines all the main muscles of the body separately, discussing potential trouble spots, explaining how to apply pressure, and suggesting a variety of strokes to give relief. Meant as supplemental resource for massage therapists, this book offers tips that include how to position the client for maximum benefit and a comprehensive list of common ailments and massage solutions. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.