This book is packed with information that, as it turns out, is just as fun for experienced massage pros to read as it is for the general public. And yes, even I as the author had a little trouble with the title at first and the whole concept of books for "Dummies." Then gradually I realized that we are ALL dummies in almost every subject in the world, and I stepped down off of my high horse, descended from my ivory tower, and joined the masses. The book is FUN. It has cartoons and jokes and sly humor throughout, which is a lot different than most massage books which feature a hushed reverential new-age tone in the text, and pages filled with too-good-to-be-true creamy-skinned models. I say phooey on all that. Let's get real.

Table of Contents

To show you what I mean about getting real, here's a look at the table of contents for the book. As you'll notice, it's kind of tongue-in-cheek and nitty-gritty at the same time. So you can learn massage and ENJOY YOURSELF while reading it...

Chapter One: Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life
Chapter Two: A Brief History of Touch
Chapter Three: Your Skin: Frontier to the Rest of the World
Chapter Four: I've Got You Under My Skin: The Basics of What's Inside
Chapter Five: A Massage Travel Guide
Chapter Six: Look Who’s Coming to Touch You
Chapter Seven: The Rules for Receiving Massage
Chapter Eight: Your First Massage Appointment — Step-by-Step
Chapter Nine: Massage Moods: Getting the Setting Right
Chapter Ten: All The Right Moves
Chapter Eleven: Putting the Moves Together
Chapter Twelve: The New Coffee Break: Corporate Massage
Chapter Thirteen: Cubicle Maneuvers: Self-Massage for Keyboard Jockeys
Chapter Fourteen: Relief for the Feet with Reflexology
Chapter Fifteen: The Spa Lifestyle: Massage, Youth, and Beauty
Chapter Sixteen: Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage
Chapter Seventeen: Taking It With You: Massage On the Go
Chapter Eighteen: Massage for the Whole Family
Chapter Nineteen: The Lovers' Touch: Massage and Intimacy
Chapter Twenty: Have Hands Will Travel—Doing Massage for a Living
Chapter Twenty One: Ten Top Places to Study Massage
Chapter Twenty Two: Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Great Massage
Chapter Twenty Three: Ten Inventive Ways to Give Massage as a Gift
Chapter Twenty Four: Ten Massage Techniques Your Dog or Cat Will Love
Chapter Twenty Five: Ten Quick & Easy Massage Techniques to Ease Stress


Buying the Book From Me

If you would like an autographed copy of Massage for Dummies, all you have to do is click on the book cover in the spa store and I'll send you one likity split. I'll even do special dedications to your cousin Bob in Minneapolis if you'd like. Of course, buying the book from me is more expensive than getting it from an online bookseller, but you get the John Hancock, and the personal touch. I charge the retail price of $21.99, plus $4 shipping and handling, more for overseas shipping. You can pay with check or credit card. And, by the way, thank you in advance for your support.