LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH & FAMOUS

First, a note: Why Robin Leach?

Simple -- Robin Leach is famous as the host of the Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous TV show. Many people have felt that massage is a luxury exclusively for the rich & famous, and Robin Leach is the perfect person to claim, once and for all, that massage is really for everyone. Besides, he's a big fan of massage, and he even had me appear on his show once...

(to be read with the infamous Robin Leach accent)

"When done right it can free your body, invigorate your spirit, and refresh your soul. I'm of course talking about massage. Logging 200,000 miles a year may have made me somewhat of an expert on the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but it also taught me to value some of life's simple pleasures like massage. Whenever I arrive at a new destination, be it the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok Thailand or the Canyon Ranch Spa at the Venetian in Las Vegas, the first thing I do after check-in is escape to a good massage. It's the only cure for whatever ails you. Being a devotee of the art of a good massage, my mania isn't confined to just when I'm traveling. I have a massage table in my home at Jumby Bay, Antigua, and SueHua, my Chinese masseuse, is a daily treat…

Perhaps the best thing about massage is that absolutely everyone can enjoy it, recreating one of the greatest pleasures of the jet-set crowd right at home. And now, finally, there's a way for all of us to learn the secrets from one of the great masters of massage, Steve Capellini. This book reveals dozens of healthy tips to help you achieve inner harmony, peace of mind, and an entirely new level of wellbeing, whether you're receiving your massage at a great luxury resort on the island of Maui, or on your very own living room floor.

Massage is truly one of the greatest gifts that is a delight to receive and a joy to give. Have fun as you read along and practice because you may even make a few new friends."

Robin Leach, New York City, 1999