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 ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

Massage Therapy Medical Reports handbook is a compilation of case reports that would help the massage therapists and alternative medicine practitioners in writing medical reports for submission to medical-allied specialty or insurance ...

This text outlines treatment goals for relieving musculoskeletal conditions in the context of a relaxation/wellness session.

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 ...

This invaluable resource will help practitioners and students sort out differences and similarities between popular myofascial styles. Early chapters offer a solid review of anatomy and physiology as they relate to myofascial massage.

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