The book gives general ideas about human anatomy and physiology, some human diseases, from a practical point of view, issues of various types of massage are considered. It gives recommendations necessary for the preparation of the masseur's workplace; it introduces the types, forms and methods of massage, the technique of massage techniques. The issues of preparing the massage therapist and the patient for the procedure are considered, great importance is attached to the problem of the relationship between the massage therapist and the patient, the massage therapist's compliance with the rules of ethics and aesthetics, ergonomics and safety, rules of personal and industrial hygiene.