“Touch is a powerful tool in any relationship, and learning to use that power with wisdom, compassion and skill is what Massage For Dummies is all about. I recommend this book for everyone who would like to make the art of massage a part of their lives.”
--John Gray, author, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

“I have long recommended massage as an important ingredient of a holistic, self-nurturing lifestyle. Finally, there is a book for the average person that gives you everything you need to know about giving and receiving massages. I highly
recommend this book.”
--Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series

“The only bad thing about this book is that Steve Capellini no longer works at a spa where I can get his revitalizing massage. Learning how to get the benefits at home through Massage For Dummies is the next best thing to being in Steve’s hand.”
--Bernard Burt, author of Fodor’s Healthy Escapes and
Senior Editor Spa Management Journal

“Massage Therapy hits the big time!!! What a wonderful approach to the art and science of massage. Massage For Dummies blends factual information with a good sense of humor. Even though we’ve been in practice for over twenty years, we couldn’t put it down. We highly recommend the book to lay people as well as those in the field.”
--Dan & Tekla Ulrich, Owners, Suncoast School of Massage, Tampa, Florida

“Massage For Dummies is an easy read, delightfully funny, thought provoking without any work on the part of the reader. There is a wealth of information that is almost automatically absorbed. Steve is a born teacher. The authors use humor and wit to help you understand the many facets of massage. They help you visualize the material and see the advantages of touching and being touched. With a single pen swipe, they destroy myths, create mirth, and foster curiosity. The book is well designed for easy access to technically sound material, and can be used as a reference, quick read, or a teaching text for a wide audience. I have over twenty-five years in this business and I was entertained, laughed a lot, and appreciated the authors’ techniques and competent teaching methods.”
--Nancy W. Dail, LMT, Director, Downeast School of Massage

“Capellini and Van Welden literally take their readers by the hand and gently lead them into the delightful practicalities of massage. Sensitive and fun, this book is like a good rub."
--Gil Headley, Ph.D., Rolf Institute Adjunct
Founder, Somanautics, Inc. (www.somanautics.com)

“As a massage therapist and school owner for a total of sixteen years, I highly recommend this book for the student, professional, and novice alike. It’s easy to comprehend, entertaining, informative, and most of all, it’s fun! Readers at any level will find themselves developing skills faster than they ever imagined.”
--Jody Stork, owner, Space Coast Massage & Allied Health Institute,
Melbourne, FL

“As a new millennium approaches, the essence of our being human will truly be defined as our ability to feel and experience the fullness of life in the face of an increasingly depersonalized world. Massage For Dummies not only legitimizes, but goes the furthest of any book in demystifying massage, whether as a receiver or giver. A careful reading will guide you in how to integrate massage and its incredible benefits into the ‘here and now’ of your everyday life.”
--Deborah A. Smith, Spa Director and Founder of Smith Club & Spa Specialists,
specialists in the management and development of spas in North America

“Massage For Dummies is not just for the novice (or Dummy), but for the professional massage therapist as well. The information is invaluable and presented in a light and humorous style. Steve – whose Spa Certification Workshop, The Royal Treatment, has opened doors for massage therapists everywhere – is truly a massage and spa genius.”
--Gerald Levine, LMT

“Massage is a great medicine, and with the help of Massage For Dummies, all of us can have healing hands – or at least know how to find them.”
--Margaret Pierpont, coauthor, The Spa Life at Home

“My congratulations to Steve Capellini and Michel Van Welden for writing Massage For Dummies. I enjoyed reading this book from cover to cover. Massage For Dummies is a practical guide for anybody who would like to enhance their skills in massage, from the novice to the “professional body worker”. The authors deliver their message with intelligence, passion, and humor. I will enthusiastically recommend this book to my clients or to anybody who seriously wants to learn about massage, its origins and applications, yet have fun doing so.”
--Michael F. Livingston, LMT, Personal Therapist to Jimmy Buffett
and Brian Wilson

“What a treat! You feel massaged just reading this book. Superb professionals in their field, the authors demystify this oft-misunderstood arena. They convey essential information on every aspect of bodywork in a warm, humorous, and inspiring way. This book is truly inspired – and inspiring. Not only is it full of excellent scientifically based information, it is a joy to read. Read it, you’ll love it!”
--Hyla Cass, M.D., author, St. John’s Wort: Nature’s Blues Buster and
Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia

“With lots of deep (k)needed information and long smooth strokes of humor, Steve entirely entertains, expertly educates, and masterfully manifests for any reader the essential facts, fictions, functions, and fun of massage, touch, and bodywork.”
--John Paul De Vierville, Ph.D., M.S.S.W., T.R.M.T
Owner/Director Alamo Plaza Spa, San Antonio, Texas
Co-chair Education Committee, International Spa Association

“Steve Capellini is a passionate and comprehensive spokesman for massage therapy. This book will enlighten the lay person to the scope and breath of how massage can be used to improve the quality of our lives. It will also serve as a valuable resource guide for the professional massage therapist.”
--Ernesto J. Fernandez, M.A., L.M.H.C., L.M.T., NCBTMB

“It’s about time that people understood the medical benefits of massage. [This] book presents practical ways that everyone can decrease stress and prolong their lives by something as simple and elegant as therapeutic massage.”
--Pamela M. Peeke, M.D., MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland
Division of Complementary Medicine

“Discover the life enhancing information provided for you in this remarkable book. Steve Capellini and Michel Van Welden have done an outstanding job delivering the message of self healing, and in doing so, have created a valuable resource for all to use.”
--Suzy Bordeaux-Johlfs, Kohala Spa Director,
Hilton Waikoloa Village Hawaii

“This is my kind of book. Simple and to the point. Massage with a good sense of humor. It’s time has come.”
--John M. Fanuzzi, President, Golden Ratio Woodworks,
Massage Equipment Manufacturer

“Here is a rare mix: one of massage therapy’s most knowledgeable, experienced, and sensitive practitioners happens to be a fine and funny writer! Breathe deeply and enjoy learning from a master.”
--Patricia Weinman, massage connoisseur

“I’ve received massage from experts around the world and have become somewhat of an expert in the art of receiving. Steve Capellini is definitely the ‘best of the best’, and I’ve been one of the most loyal clients for over twelve years now. If readers of Massage For Dummies come away with even a small fraction of the skills and knowledge he’s shared with me over the years, they’ll be well on their way to some of the most incredibly healthy, relaxing, and spiritually nourishing experiences of their lives. Enjoy!”
--Phyllis Sandler, massage lover

“I found Massage For Dummies to be a wonderful and funny guide to massage, whether you’re a massage therapist or first-time recipient … Steve brings his passion for the massage profession along with a journalist's perception to print. A must for everyone’s library to put touch in your life everyday.”
--Lynda Solien-Wolfe, LMT, NCTMP,
Massage Therapy Public Relations Specialist