Download or read book Spa Bodywork written by Anne Williams and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook guides massage therapists through each step of delivering a spa treatment—from consideration of the indications and contraindications to scope of practice issues, supplies, room set-up, specific procedure steps, and ideas for integrating massage techniques, spa products, and enhancing accents. While wet-room treatments are discussed, the focus is on dry-room treatments, which can be delivered in a wider variety of settings. More than 250 full-color photographs illustrate each technique and treatment. Treatment Snapshot boxes provide a quick overview of the treatment before the detailed step-by-step procedures section. Sanitation Boxes offer clean-up and sanitation tips. Sample Treatments include promotional descriptions, product recommendations, and recipes for creating inviting smell-scapes.
Download or read book Modern Hydrotherapy for the Massage Therapist written by Marybetts Sinclair and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text offers a modern approach to hydrotherapy— the use of water, ice, steam, and hot and cold temperatures to improve or maintain health— as performed by massage therapists. Authored by an experienced massage therapist, this book presents clear, uncomplicated explanations of how hydrotherapy affects the body, and then demonstrates a wide variety of hydrotherapy treatments. The book suggests how massage therapists may use hydrotherapy treatments before and during massage sessions, or give these treatments to clients to do between sessions for faster and better results. The author presents real-life examples and case studies obtained through interviews with massage therapists, athletic trainers, physical therapists, naturopathic doctors, aquatic therapists, and medical doctors treating patients in a medical hydrotherapy setting.
Download or read book The Cheapskate s Guide to Spas written by Nathaniel Altman and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to spas in the United States and Canada that offer world-class healing waters, good food, and comfortable lodging, along with traditional spa services -- all at the best possible price. For readers looking for a quiet retreat, a romantic weekend getaway, or an exciting family adventure, the Cheapskate's Guide to Spas will be the primary resource for hard-to-find bargains. In addition to describing the pleasure of "taking the waters" and other attractions at well-known spas like Saratoga Springs, New York; Hot Springs, Arkansas; and Desert Hot Springs and Calistoga, California; this book highlights over a hundred destination spas that provide restful atmosphere, recreational opportunities, scenic beauty, and quality accommodations. Some even offer special deals for Cheapskate's Guides readers. Also included are detailed travel information, and suggestions for interesting nearby things to see and do.
Download or read book Introduction to Massage Therapy written by Mary Beth Braun and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical, concise, and well-illustrated, Introduction to Massage Therapy, 3rd Edition provides everything you need to build strong, foundation skills that will carry you throughout your studies, help you prepare for the national exam, and launch you into a successful career as a massage therapist. This proven book includes step-by-step instructions for massage techniques, assessments, and treatments, along with striking photos that illustrate difficult-to-understand concepts. As the most concise introductory book on the market, Introduction to Massage Therapy makes it easy for you to find the information you need when you need it, while coverage of anatomy and physiology, pathology, and pharmacology integrated with techniques helps you understand the science behind the practice. The Third Edition is enhanced by new evidence-based references and new online videos that demonstrate common procedures, techniques, and flow sequences. You’ll also find practical information that will help you create and maintain a successful massage therapy practice, including communication and documentation tips, safety and self-care practices, and essential business concepts.
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Download or read book Cincinnati Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cincinnati Magazine taps into the DNA of the city, exploring shopping, dining, living, and culture and giving readers a ringside seat on the issues shaping the region.
Download or read book Fodor s 2009 Las Vegas written by Alexis Kelly and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2008-11-18 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.
Download or read book Wine Country Spas of California written by Laurel Cook and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Wine Country edition of Spas of California Laurel Cook gives readers the best of two worlds: her personal experience of selected spas located in Sonoma and Napa Valleys next to lists of local wineries (and Web addresses) within driving distance of each spa region.Her "Winery Notes" offer intriguing tidbits about the wineries, telling you where you can: view the vineyards from an aerial tramway tour a wine cave attend jazz concerts and art exhibits play bocce ball stomp grapes (at "Crush" time) enjoy a picnic in the vineyards Traveling with children? After luxurious excursions into the world of mineral water, mud, hot stone massage and herbal wraps, how about sleeping with giraffes at Safari West in Calistoga? Going to Traintown in Sonoma? Watching "El Machino" make tortillas out of dollops of masa at Chevy's in Santa Rosa? Those familiar with Cook's spa guidebooks will recognize her standbys from industry experts: How to Receive a Massage, How to Evaluate a Massage Practitioner, Massage for Seniors and more.
Download or read book Dubai written by and published by Explorer Publishing & Distribution. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive, fun and easy to use, this book covers everything worth knowing about Dubai and where to do it. Meticulously updated by a resident team of writers, photographers and lovers of life, the result is the most in-depth, practical and accurate coverage and recommendations around. Ideal for residents, short-term visitors and tourists; essential for anyone in this vibrant and surprising city. It contains New Resident tips and advice; Independent reviews of over 500 restaurants, bars and cafes; Leisure and sporting activities from Abseiling to Entertainment to Zoology; Exploring - from museums and heritage to the latest shopping malls; Everything fully referenced to 30 pages of photographic maps; Plus a pull-out city map. This is the insiders' guide to what's hot and what's not in Dubai and the Emirates!
Download or read book Cincinnati Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cincinnati Magazine taps into the DNA of the city, exploring shopping, dining, living, and culture and giving readers a ringside seat on the issues shaping the region.
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Download or read book Top 10 Las Vegas written by Connie Emerson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Las Vegas will lead you straight to the very best the city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the best nightspots, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists--from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area, each with its own photo gallery and clear maps pinpointing the top sights. You also can view each location in Google Maps if reading on an Internet-enabled device. Plan each day with our itineraries and see the sights in individual areas. You'll find the insider knowledge you need to explore every corner with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Las Vegas, now with a sleek new eBook design. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Las Vegas--showing you what others only tell you.
Download or read book Hydrotherapy for Bodyworkers written by MaryBetts Sinclair and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical wellbeing. Hydrotherapy can soothe sore or inflamed muscles and joints, rehabilitate injured limbs, lower fevers, soothe headaches, promote relaxation, treat burns and frostbite, ease labor pains, and clear up skin problems. Many bodyworkers use hydrotherapy techniques in their practice and understand the ways in which various therapeutic interventions can improve outcomes with their clients or patients. MaryBetts Sinclair is a respected American massage therapist, who as both a teacher and a practitioner knows what the therapist needs to understand in order to learn the background and application of a comprehensive range of hydrotherapy practices in order to integrate them safely and effectively into their bodywork practice. Watch MaryBetts Sinclair as she takes you on a verbal tour through the brand new edition of her book, exploring the breadth and depth of its coverage, including what is new for the second edition. and why it is the most comprehensive guide available for bodyworkers who want to incorporate water therapies into their clinical or therapeutic practice!
Download or read book Professional Beauty Therapy Australia and New Zealand Edition with Onli Ne Study Tools 12 Months written by Lorraine Nordmann and published by Cengage AU. This book was released on 2017-11-23 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The toolkit with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully practice beauty therapy. Professional Beauty Therapy is the industry bestseller. This third Australian edition now addresses significant changes to help you achieve your qualification. Professional Beauty Therapy provides you with the specialist skills, knowledge and current trends you need to give you that professional edge. This title covers the common core competencies of the Certificate IV and Diploma and an additional 23 competencies.
Download or read book Massage Therapy written by Susan G. Salvo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Susan Salvo's Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition brings a whole new meaning to the word 'comprehensive.' This student-friendly text boasts more than 700 illustrations and expanded sections on neuroscience, research, and special populations, plus new line drawings in the kinesiology chapter of origins and insertions that match the painted skeletons found in most classrooms. It makes the essential principles of massage therapy more approachable and prepares you for success in class, on licensing and board certification exams, and in a wide range of therapeutic practice settings. Clear, straightforward approach simplifies complex content for easier understanding. Complete anatomy and physiology section, in addition to material on techniques and foundations, gives you all the information you need in just one book. Certification Practice Exam on Evolve mimics the major certification exams in format and content, builds confidence, and helps increase pass rates. Over 700 high-quality illustrations, including line drawings and halftones, clarify difficult concepts in vibrant detail. Case studies challenge you to think critically and apply your understanding to realistic scenarios, foster open-mindedness, and stimulate dialogue. Profile boxes provide an inspirational, real-world perspective on massage practice from some of the most respected authorities in massage and bodywork. Clinical Massage chapter focuses on massage in clinical settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and medical offices to broaden your career potential. Two business chapters loaded with skills to make you more marketable and better prepared for today's competitive job market. Video icons refer you to the Evolve site featuring about 120 minutes of video covering techniques, routines, client interaction sequences, and case studies that facilitate the learning process and the practical application of the material. Evolve icons listed in each chapter encourage you to go beyond the lecture and reading assignments and learn more on the Evolve site. Evolve boxes at the end of each chapter list Chapter Extras found on Evolve that reinforce concepts learned in the chapter. NEW! Revised line drawing color scheme for origin and insertion matches the painted skeleton found in most classrooms, maintains consistency, and prevents confusion in learning origin and insertion points on the body. NEW! Coverage of Thai massage provides up-to-date content on the most useful, in-demand modalities that are most often requested by clients - and better prepares you for what you will encounter during training and practice. NEW! Updated text reflects changes to the new board certification exam so you have the most up-to-date, relevant information - and are fully prepared to pass the current exams. NEW! Brand new Think About It, Webquest, and Discussion features in each chapter's Test Your Knowledge section build your vocabulary usage and critical thinking skills necessary for day-to-day work with clients. EXPANDED! More content on pain theories, the neuromatrix model, and pain management, plus updated guidelines for massage after surgery and injury, equips you with essential information when working in rehab. NEW! Updated instructor resources, featuring more TEACH lesson plan classroom activities and an additional 500 test questions, provide instructors with more ways to interact with and test students.
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Download or read book Health and Beauty Therapy written by Dawn Mernagh-Ward and published by Nelson Thornes. This book was released on 2004 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at beauty therapy. This 3rd edition includes new material including coverage of spa therapy, Indian head massage, electro-epilation, photographic make-up and more.
