Download or read book Massage Fusion written by Rachel Fairweather and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage Fusion is an essential companion for any manual therapist interested in treating common pain issues. Acclaimed teachers and therapists, Rachel Fairweather and Meghan Mari offer a practical and dynamic step-by-step approach to gaining results with persistent client problems such as low back pain, neck pain, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ disorders, stress-related conditions and stubborn sporting injuries.The book outlines a clear and evidence-based rationale to treatment using a clinically tried and tested combination of advanced massage techniques including myofascial work, trigger point therapy, acupressure, stretching and client self-care suggestions. Named after the authors' successful UK based training company, the 'Jing method' has helped thousands of therapists build their practices. Beautifully illustrated with clear photographs of each step, this book gives massage therapists a tried and tested blueprint for approaching chronic pain conditions with confidence.Drawing on both the available evidence and several decades of clinical experience, Massage Fusion brings together art and science, East and West, philosophy and psychology into a joyful exploration of how to gain the best results for your clients. A must read for all bodyworkers who want to be the best!
Download or read book Weird And Wonderful Spa Treatments And Massage The Guide From Pearl Escapes 2014 written by Pearl Howie and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Key Largo to Shanghai Pearl has tried it all and lived to tell the tale. Discover the weird and wonderful world of spa treatments in this informative, humorous and down to earth guide, which explains how to spa from the simplest massage to the most unusual treatments. Each experience has been tried and tested by the author so, as well as the definition of the treatment, you'll find out exactly how it feels and what the after effects were. Also includes recommendations for spas with exceptional treatments. A must for spa goers, therapists and spa managers too!
Download or read book The Guide to Massage Spa Treatments and Healing from Pearl Escapes 2016 written by Pearl Howie and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 250 massages, spa treatments and types of healing tried and tested personally by the author, this is the guide to help you find the right experience for you, whether it's your very first massage or you want to try something a little bit more adventurous. With escapes from Africa, Morocco, The Americas, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, Asia, Bali, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, The Philippines, Russia, Thailand, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Turkey and the UK this is also a great travel companion for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of international culture.
Download or read book Healing Massage written by Maureen Abson and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical, detailed, and accessible guide to using massage to treat a range of medical conditions will educate and empower both massage practitioners and non-professionals who want to safely and effectively make a difference in the well-being of a friend or family member. Chapters are conveniently organized alphabetically, so that the reader can easily find helpful treatments for more than 40 medical conditions such as asthma, cancer, frozen shoulder, and plantar fasciitis. Bringing together Eastern and Western understandings of the body, health, and wellness, this user-friendly sourcebook defines and details each of the conditions, any contraindications to massage, and massage protocols and instructions, including how often treatment should be administered. Healing Massage can make treatment and pain relief both available and affordable to those who might not have access to expensive professional treatment. It can also provide substantial and detailed information to practitioners not familiar with a specific condition. Written by a leading massage practitioner and international teacher, this book will be a will be an essential reference in the office or at home.
Download or read book Massage Anatomy written by Abby Ellsworth and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ground-breaking series featuring amazing computer-generated 3D anatomical images highlighting key muscle groups.
Download or read book Alternative Healthcare written by Jack Raso and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raso examines the philosophical underpinnings of "alternative" medicine as well as hands-on healing, Qigong, and faith healing. He shows that, whatever the specific philosophy, the common denominator is a rejection of the scientific approach of modern medicine in favor of a belief in paranormal forces that influence the well-being of mind and body. The final section is a firsthand account of Raso's many revealing visits to various "alternative" healthcare practitioners. The book concludes with an encyclopedic glossary of "alternative" healthcare terminology.
Download or read book Massage For Dummies written by Steve Capellini and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sooth away stress, banish pain, and share the language of touch with the healing powers of massage What reduces pain, enhances athletic performance, job efficiency, improves the circulation, raises immune efficiency, promotes the healing of tissues, increases the functioning of the skin, enhances focus and emotional balance, and improves appearance? Right, massage! So what are you waiting for? Discover how to knead your way to relaxation and wellness with this fun guide to the art of massage. With the help of numerous step-by-step hands-on photos and illustrations, Massage For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you, move by move, how to harness the healing power of touch. In no time you'll master the basics and learn how to give and receive a therapeutic massage. 25% new and expanded content in this edition Covers an array of techniques, from Swedish to Deep Tissue and sports massage to self-massage The newest strokes and techniques that can relieve specific painful conditions Hands-on and extremely practical, Massage For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to integrate massage and its benefits into your everyday life.
Download or read book Taoist Yoga and Sexual Energy written by Eric Steven Yudelove and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2000 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 100 Days to Better Health, Good Sex & Long Life, Eric Yudelove provided the foundation course in Taoist practice. Now he takes you to the next level, referred to as "Beginning Internal Alchemy." Gather the energies from the five major internal organs, harmonize them, and change them from negative to positive. It's a process of refining yourself so you can absorb energy from nature and the cosmos, thus becoming a universe in miniature.
Download or read book Healing Hotels of the World written by Anna Löhlein and published by teNeues Digital Media GmbH . This book was released on 2012-12-07 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diese exklusive Zusammenstellung von Hotels und Resorts auf der ganzen Welt ist Ausdruck einer der größten Bewegungen des modernen Zeitalters: ganzheitliche Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden. Unser hektischer Alltag führt uns mehr und mehr zu der Erkenntnis, dass Urlaub und Reisen eine Atempause sein können – eine Chance zur körperlichen und geistigen Erneuerung. Dieser Reiseguide stellt Unterkünfte auf allen fünf Kontinenten vor, die ihren Gästen Wege aufzeigen, wie sie die Verantwortung für eine gesunde Lebensführung selbst in die Hand nehmen können – sei es durch Wellnessbehandlungen, eine gesundheitsfördernde Küche, Fitness- und Entspannungstrainings, Gesundheitsberatung oder Lifestyle-Coaching. Eingebettet in inspirierende Landschaften, von saftigen Berghängen bis zu idyllischen Tropenstränden, sind diese einzigartigen Refugien die ideale Alternative für alle, die ihr Leben in ausgeglichenere Bahnen lenken möchten.
Download or read book Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Piriformis Syndrome written by Paula Clayton and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete guide to treating patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or piriformis syndrome, combines multiple techniques—rather than the usual single approach—to get quicker and more resilient results. Focusing on the practical application of skills acquired in twenty years of treating elite athletes, Paula Clayton provides a comprehensive guide to the latest discussions of the therapeutic handling of fascial tissue, dry needling, instrument-assisted soft-tissue manipulation, and dynamic taping. Presenting material formerly unavailable in one volume, this book provides evidence-based information on fundamental principles that enable practitioners to map approaches to dysfunction and injury before attempting hands-on treatments. Superbly designed for ease of use and supported with full-color illustrations that clarify and complement the text, this book puts decades of experience and research at readers' fingertips, expanding their ability to both improve their practice and educate their patients.
Download or read book Medical Record written by George Frederick Shrady and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 1290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spa Treatments The Guide from Pearl Escapes August 2012 written by Pearl Howie and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to spa treatments and massages, this book includes definitions and descriptions of common massage and spa services as well as the more unusual offerings of international spas in China, Morocco, Tuscany and more. From advice on your first visit to a spa or masseur to ""way out"" experiences for the more adventurous, this is the ultimate spa handbook. If you've ever wondered what Reflexology is like in China, been tempted by Gua Sha, tried to discover how an Ayurvedic Massage differs from the rest, or even heard of Tkissila this is the guide for you. This guide is based solely on personal experience, so, as well as explaining some of the technical differences, the author also explains how each treatment made her feel and her reactions to some of the more unusual massages. The book also includes recommendations for spas where the author has tried the treatment and information on further reading. A must for new spa visitors, as well as spa fanatics and spa professionals.
Download or read book Healing Adventures Wellness Getaways for Health Happiness written by Paul Froemming and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2011-08-22 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overview - The world's best places for health & happiness are revealed in this new book, fresh from five continents, with 50 stories and a gallery of color photos. Travel, health and adventure writer Paul Froemming, author of The Best Guide to Alternative Medicine, is your guide on an around-the-world journey into the mind, body and spirit. Ports of call will include a selection of the best resorts and spas, along with their exotic healing treatments. There are meetings with extraordinary teachers of the good life, who will reveal their secrets. Healing Adventures will take you to places of health & happiness, including the best wellness getaways of Europe, North and South America, Asia and the Pacific - and show you how to get there! Places: Warm water spas in Italy, France and Greece. Spa cuisine and massage in Thailand. Water sports and rain forest treatments in Australia, the "Pancha Karma" renewal treatments of India, Tai Ji in China and Shiatsu massage in Japan. Adventures will include Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii and the Pacific plus California and Mexico. People: Deepak Chopra, MD - Don Miguel Ruiz - Sufi master Sheikh Abdoulaye Dieye - Greenland Shaman Angaangaq - Tibetan Lama Dzongchen Khenpo Rinpoche - Tai Ji Master Chungliang Huang - Entertainer Michael Jackson.
Download or read book Danielle Collins Face Yoga written by Danielle Collins and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever thought why every workout you have ever done stopped at the neck? Or wondered why traditional yoga calms the mind, tones the body but forgets the face? Are you looking for a natural way to look and feel younger and healthier? Danielle Collins, TV's Face Yoga Expert, believes we should all have the opportunity to look and feel the very best we can for our age and to care for our face, body and mind using natural and holistic techniques. Her method requires just 5 minutes a day and could not be easier to get started. Integrating practical facial exercises with inspirational lifestyle tips, including diet and skincare, Danielle Collins' Face Yoga is a revolutionary new programme to help you achieve healthier, firmer, glowing skin..
Download or read book Moon Los Cabos written by Nikki Goth Itoi and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This full-color guide to Los Cabos includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps. Mexico enthusiast Nikki Goth Itoi knows the best ways to experience Los Cabos—from hiking in the Sierra de la Laguna to visiting the amazing Pulmo Reef, the only coral reef system in the Sea of Cortez. Itoi draws on her extensive knowledge of the area to provide themed trip ideas, such as Surf and Dive Spots and Cabo Nightlife, plus in-depth coverage of the many activities available to travelers. With insightful advice on finding secluded beaches, diving shipwrecks, and grabbing a bite in La Paz, Moon Los Cabos gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. This ebook and its features are best experienced on iOS or Android devices and the Kindle Fire.
Download or read book Issues in Neonatal Perinatal and Pediatric Research and Practice 2013 Edition written by and published by ScholarlyEditions. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues in Neonatal, Perinatal, and Pediatric Research and Practice: 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ book that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Human Lactation. The editors have built Issues in Neonatal, Perinatal, and Pediatric Research and Practice: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Human Lactation in this book to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Issues in Neonatal, Perinatal, and Pediatric Research and Practice: 2013 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.
Download or read book Spine Disorders written by J. D. Bartleson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential information source for all healthcare providers treating patients with cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disease.
