By helping to increase circulation, dispel toxins, banish muscular tension, and relieve stress, massage plays an essential role in the holistic approach to health. Professional masseuse Karen Smith draws on her extensive experience to take the reader on a voyage of discovery around the body-explaining how to employ essential oils to rebalance emotional tension, use massage to conquer stress and alleviate mental fatigue, luxuriate in the benefits of water therapy, and understand the influence of a “sensual calendar” on emotional and physical well-being.