Download or read book The Bodywork and Massage Sourcebook written by Andrew S. Levine and published by Contemporary Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The power of human touch can improve both physical and mental health. Every year an estimated 25 million Americans visit bodywork practitioners and massage therapists for both healing and preventive reasons. "The Bodywork and Massage Sourcebook is a comprehensive guide to Eastern and Western techniques and their different approaches to the body's energy, emotions, structure, and movement.
Download or read book Bodywork written by Thomas Claire and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 1995 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes some 15 different massage therapies from around the world.
Download or read book The Balanced Body written by Donald W. Scheumann and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CD-ROM includes 20 massage technique video clips, 10 Acland anatomy video clips, anatomy figures from the text, chapter quizzes.
Download or read book Spa Bodywork written by Anne Williams and published by LWW. This book was released on 2014-01-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spa Bodywork, Second Edition, covers everything the massage therapy student or practicing massage therapist needs to know to incorporate multi-layered and multi-textured spa treatments into their massage practice. While wet-room equipment and techniques are discussed, the book focuses on spa treatments that can be delivered in dry-room settings, such as private practice, massage clinics, or day spas--without the need for expensive equipment. Featuring new treatments, new photos, new video clips that demonstrate techniques, and an expanded set of online tools, the Second Edition helps readers develop the skills they need to gain a competitive advantage when seeking work in the spa industry or adding spa treatments to their massage practice. All treatments--from salt and sugar glows to body polish to stone massage--are covered in step-by-step detail, illustrated with photographs that show how to position the client and how to apply products such as seaweed, essential oils, and mud, and enhanced by exciting online video clips that bring techniques to life.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Massage written by Mary Atkinson and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to basic massage techniques. Massage is the natural, time-tested, noninvasive, chemical-free therapy that heals so many of the body's systems. Its proven benefits range from boosting circulation to maintaining mobility and strengthening weakened joints. Here, designed for safe, effective home use, is an easy-to-follow illustrated introduction to basic massage techniques, including effleurage, petrissage, soft-tissue release, stretch and draw, cam and spindle, compression, and dermal lifting. Detailed sequences cover everything from Indian head massage and hand and foot massage to self-massage and whole-body treatments. This comprehensive guide, complete with checklists for dos and don'ts, is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the essentials of professional massage. Reissue with a new cover design
Download or read book Heal Your Mind Body and Soul with Massage written by Katherine E. Smith Lmt and published by Page Publishing, Incorporated. This book was released on 2019-07-22 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you ever wonder what massage therapy is? Where did it come from? And what's all involved with it? In this book, you will learn the different types of massages, types of pressure used, history of massage therapy, benefits of massage therapy, contraindications for massage therapy, medical and mental conditions helped by massage therapy, pain conditions helped by massage therapy, and tips on finding a good massage therapist. Katherine E. Smith is a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist in the State of Florida. She has practiced massage therapy for twenty-one years. She has worked in numerous places, such as day spas, massage clinics, a fitness center, and with a chiropractor. She has been an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 1997.
Download or read book Plain Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage Bodywork Certification written by Laura Allen and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in plain, simple language, this book is a great study guide for massage therapists taking National Certification Examinations or state or local exams. The author restates the topics and concepts covered on the National Exams in a straightforward way for easy retention and comprehension. The text emphasizes memorization and repetition as effective study methods and includes test-taking tips, positive affirmations, and cartoons to ease apprehension about the exam. End-of-chapter practice questions help readers review material. A back-of-book CD-ROM contains three complete practice tests so students can practice taking exams and test their knowledge.
Download or read book The Little Black Workbook of Ethics for Massage and Bodywork written by Gloria Mathiesen and published by . This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This workbook was created to accompany, The Little Black Book of Ethics for Massage & Bodywork. Combined, they make quite a duo, and I hope you find them forever useful with your practice.
Download or read book Massage Mastery written by Anne Williams and published by LWW. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Massage mastery: from student to professional, presents the theory (why) and practice (how) of massage therapy in an engaging, accessible way for today's adult and young-adult learners. Chapters are organized into manageable topics that facilitate incorporation into any massage curriculum."--Publisher.
Download or read book Quick Reference Dictionary for Massage Therapy and Bodywork written by Ed Denning and published by Singular. This book was released on 2005 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ed Denning includes an appendix on the muscles of the body that provides extensive basic information such as the name, origin, insertion, action, nerve, and artery for more than 130 muscles. Illustrations further enhance this appendix, as well as the appendix on the bones of the body."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Plain Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage Bodywork Certification written by Laura Allen (Massage therapist) and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Deep Massage Book written by David Lauterstein and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Everything Massage Book written by Valerie Voner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage has been proven to reduce stress, promote healing, and enhance healthful living. Unfortunately, spas and massage therapies can be prohibitively expensive. The Everything Massage Book provides readers with all they need to put professional massage techniques to use in their own homes. Packed with easy-to-follow instruction, this reader-friendly guide presents the many benefits of massage and addresses the ten most popular techniques, including Swedish and shiatsu massage.
Download or read book Scheumann s the Balanced Body written by Ruth Werner and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2017-01-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in vibrant full color, this fully updated and revised 4th Edition of Scheumann's The Balanced Body: A Guide to the Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy System reflects the latest research in the field and brings a beloved technique manual up to date with current standards for evidence-informed practice. This user-friendly resource helps students develop a clear understanding of a sequential, progressive bodywork approach for the entire body. The 4th Edition retains the original book's innovative approach to the integration of a variety of massage therapy approaches and adds new material that brings Scheumann's work into a modern context. New sections on research, updates on recent pain and fascia science, updated coverage of pathologies, and new material on client endangerment work, along with an enhanced array of teaching and learning resources, make The Balanced Body an important resource for both new and seasoned massage therapists.
Download or read book The Balanced Body A Guide to Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy Enhanced Edition written by Ruth Werner and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-06-25 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in vibrant full color, this fully updated and revised Fourth Edition of Scheumann's The Balanced Body: A Guide to the Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy System reflects the latest research in the field and brings a beloved technique manual up to date with current standards for evidence-informed practice. This user-friendly resource helps students develop a clear understanding of a sequential, progressive bodywork approach for the entire body. The Fourth Edition retains the original book’s innovative approach to the integration of a variety of massage therapy approaches and adds new material that brings Scheumann’s work into a modern context. New sections on research, updates on recent pain and fascia science, updated coverage of pathologies, and new material on client endangerment work, along with an enhanced array of teaching and learning resources, make The Balanced Body an important resource for both new and seasoned massage therapists.
Download or read book Structure and Function of the Human Body for the Massage Therapist written by Mark Nielsen and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Condition specific Massage Therapy written by Celia Bucci and published by LWW. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text outlines treatment goals for relieving musculoskeletal conditions in the context of a relaxation/wellness session. Templated chapters for 11 of these conditions apply foundational science to massage practice and move the student from understanding each condition to assessing and working with the client.
