This book aims to give health professionals a balanced and indepen- dent overview of massage and aromatherapy. I have written it because, despite growing interest, there is a dearth of professional literature on this subject. This book aims to cover a number of topics which are under-represented in existing publications. These include: - scientific research in massage and aromatherapy; - the use of the therapies in medical settings; - the knowledge base of massage and aromatherapy; - professional and managerial issues; - safety. Understanding of these subjects is essential for any reasoned...