Massage

Author: Qiao Guohua
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This book is a teaching material for the cosmetology and hairdressing program in secondary vocational schools. The textbook strictly adheres to the knowledge and skill requirements for cosmeticians and hairdressers set forth in the "Occupational Skill Standards" and "Occupational Skill Assessment Specifications" jointly issued by the Ministry of Labor, the Ministry of Domestic Trade, and other relevant departments. Its main content meets the assessment standards issued by the Ministry of Labor. The content includes: Introduction, Basic Knowledge of Human Physiology, Basic Methods and Requirements of Massage, Facial Massage, Japanese and Western Massage, Shoulder, Neck, Head, and Hand Massage, Breast Enhancement and Weight Loss Massage, Self-Massage, and Beauty Instrument Massage. The massage techniques introduced in this book feature a significant characteristic: they combine traditional Chinese medical massage methods with modern medical massage methods, drawing on international massage experiences to make the theory and skills of massage more scientific and rational. The book is comprehensive, emphasizes skill training, is richly illustrated, and is highly readable and practical. It is suitable for three-year students in cosmetology and hairdressing programs in secondary vocational schools, as well as for those preparing for occupational skill assessment exams. It is also applicable for beauty and hairdressing training courses and self-care enthusiasts.