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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.
Book Synopsis The Book of Massage by : Lucinda Liddell
Download or read book The Book of Massage written by Lucinda Liddell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated introductory guide to the healing powers of a massage, from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage is the classic guide to the relaxing and healing skills of the hands. Featuring both Eastern and Western methods, it presents step-by-step, beautifully illustrated instructions on everything from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage offers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. Now revised and updated with fresh color photos and drawings throughout, The Book of Massage is a simple and comprehensive handbook that reveals how you can experience the myriad benefits of giving and receiving a soothing massage.
Download or read book Spa Bodywork written by Anne Williams and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Massage Therapist's Guidebook by : Diane Matkowski
Download or read book The Massage Therapist's Guidebook written by Diane Matkowski and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Massage Therapist’s Guidebook is approved by NCBTMB as a home study course toward continuing education credits (CEU’s) for massage therapists. Diane Matkowski shares invaluable insights into the business world of massage. As a leader in the field she gives an authentic and realistic view about how she has thrived as a massage therapist. Drawing on her decades of experience she explains how to: · understand massage as a business · provide excellent client care · continue growing in all aspects of your work · increase self-care awareness as a massage therapist · balance emotional, physical, and financial energy · be more conscious of the human body on many levels · deepen your appreciation for your work and lifestyle By recognizing the value that touch brings, you’ll be able to enjoy your work more and become a better (and more successful) massage therapist. Help your community and make a quantum leap in the booming business of massage with The Massage Therapist’s Guidebook.
Book Synopsis Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage by : Elizabeth A. Holey
Download or read book Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage written by Elizabeth A. Holey and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, this practical clinical guide for both students and practitioners is further strengthened by the addition of online video clips which demonstrate how to apply a range of massage techniques. The text's research-base and references are fully updated, aiming to provide the reader with the most pertinent evidence to support the use of massage for particular injuries and conditions. - New, improved and expanded chapter on Massage in Sport, including section on athletes with disabilities. Written by a sports specialist physiotherapist with experience of working with national teams at world and Olympic level - Expanded chapters on Relaxation Massage (formerly Sedative Massage) & Reflex Therapies (formerly Specialized Techniques) - Case studies throughout the chapters - Evolve Resources – use your unique PIN code to access video clips of tutorials and demonstrations of massage techniques as identified in the book
Download or read book Massage Notes written by Ginger Castle and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2013-07-12 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifying the information essential to creating an effective client-specific treatment plan has never been easier. This handy resource focuses on assessment as an indispensable tool for massage therapists. With a clear-and-concise writing style, it presents the signs and symptoms associated with the conditions you are most likely to encounter in practice in one easy-to-use reference. Step by step, the author guides you from assessment to treatment, while emphasizing that the role of the massage therapist is not to diagnose a client. Illustrations of the major muscles, trigger points, and pain referral patterns, and charts of common signs and symptoms along with suggested assessments clarify complex concepts.
Book Synopsis The Essential Massage Book by : Eilean Bentley
Download or read book The Essential Massage Book written by Eilean Bentley and published by Hamlyn. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage is the safe, effective, drug-free way to treat countless ailments and injuries, from headaches and sprains to chronic back pain. This fully illustrated guide gathers the most effective techniques of all the different systems in one easy-to-use volume. Comprehensively covering five basic approaches--whole-body techniques, localized massage and pressure techniques, massage for healing, massage for relaxation and stress relief, and massage for pleasure--it offers detailed instructions on every system, from traditional Chinese methods to shiatsu, reiki, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Also covered are self-massage, holistic massage, hand treatment, head massage, and the chakras.
Book Synopsis Clinical Assessment For Massage Therapy by : David Zulak
Download or read book Clinical Assessment For Massage Therapy written by David Zulak and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2018-06-04 with total page 1524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book brings together a range of examination and assessment techniques which are otherwise only found in a variety of different places. It presents them in a way relevant to massage therapists. The book will be used by MT students to learn of the existence of these techniques and how and when to use them. More experienced MTs will use the book to enhance, update and extend their skills in what is a key area if appropriate therapy is to be given.
Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to Massage by : Mary Biancalana
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Massage written by Mary Biancalana and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the healing power of massage therapy! With The Complete Guide to Massage, you can use the power of touch to soothe aches and wash away worries. Each page guides you through the time-honored practice with step-by-step instructions and photographs for massaging yourself and others. You'll learn the different strokes and movements within a massage as well as techniques for popular methods, including prenatal massage, Swedish massage, and trigger point therapy. Whether you're looking to relieve muscle tension, alleviate pain, or simply de-stress, The Complete Guide to Massage will help you uncover a whole new world of healing and relaxation.
Book Synopsis The Balanced Body by : Donald W. Scheumann
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.
Book Synopsis Massage for Therapists by : Margaret Hollis
Download or read book Massage for Therapists written by Margaret Hollis and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2009-07-27 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage is a basic skill within physiotherapy, and one which requires a high standard of practical application. It is a skill which is increasingly being taken up by other health care and complementary therapy professionals. This new, third edition of Massage for Therapists is a timely and thorough update which continues the tradition of Margaret Hollis' hands-on approach. The book is designed to be a step-by-step guide to the theory and practical application of classical massage. Once mastered, these techniques may form the basis for a variety of modifications suitable for specific conditions. Massage for Therapists is split into three sections: an introduction to massage and preparation for giving a massage; the massage manipulations by area of the body; and some key modifications to the standard manipulations. In order to further enhance the practitioner's skill and to give the reader a grounding in some of the popular specialities, updated chapters on aromatherapy and massage in sport sit alongside new chapters which introduce myofascial release and shiatsu. Massage for Therapists will be of interest to student and qualified physiotherapists and sports therapists, as well as occupational therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses, complementary therapists and beauty therapists. • Practical, applied text • Thoroughly updated by subject experts • Illustrated throughout with photographs which support the explanations of the therapeutic application.
Book Synopsis Cat Massage Therapy Vol. 1 by : Haru Hisakawa
Download or read book Cat Massage Therapy Vol. 1 written by Haru Hisakawa and published by Seven Seas Entertainment. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nekoyama, worn out after another long day at the office, stops at a therapeutic massage parlor--only to discover that it's run by a cat! Not only that, but the cat actually does the massaging?! As the professional "meowsseur" digs soft toe beans into Nekoyama's aching muscles, his heart warms and his worries melt away. This is only the beginning, as he and other world-weary workers are about to meet the other feline professionals who have mastered pawfully cute techniques to reduce human stress.
Download or read book Sports Massage written by Susan Findlay and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the field, post-event, or in the clinic, Sports Massage is the essential resource for developing and perfecting your sports massage technique! Sports Massage provides an in-depth discussion of applications of foundational massage techniques within a sports massage approach. Thorough instructions and over 130 full-color photos demonstrate the correct application of each massage stroke for muscle groups of the neck, shoulder, torso, pelvis, legs, and feet. You’ll also learn how to use advanced working positions in prone, supine, side-lying, and sitting orientations to address each muscle group, helping you achieve a more comfortable and therapeutic session for your client. This practical guide explains the foundations of sports massage as a profession, including performance-related benefits of sports massage, common environments for professional practice (practice, event, clinical), range of clientele (recreational or serious athletes, physically active people), and applications (pre-, inter-, and post-event, or as part of a training regimen or rehabilitation program). Sports Massage emphasizes proper therapist mechanics, including working posture, proper table height, and effective client positioning to help improve the delivery of your technique and reduce strain to your arms, hands, and back. Highlighted in the text are tips on technique adjustments, and special “Client Talk” boxes offer suggestions for ways to communicate technical information to your clients. Throughout the text, self-test questions with answers allow you to check your understanding and reinforce your learning. In addition, a photo gallery index provides quick reference for checking techniques and their application. Organized for quick reference, Sports Massage explains massage modifications for common injuries and conditions and provides technical information to support your decision-making process. Information regarding contraindications and pathologies will prepare you to adapt your technique to accommodate a wide range of soft tissue conditions. In addition, discussion of equipment, hygiene, and safety considerations will help you be prepared for each therapy session. A discussion of client assessment and consultation will assist you in learning how to obtain the necessary information to address muscular issues during the therapy session. Sports Massage also discusses considerations in administering the technique to special populations, including individuals with spinal cord injuries, limb deficiencies and visual impairments, and cerebral palsy. In addition, you’ll find information on conducting sports massage before, during, and after sporting events. Part science and part art, effective sports massage relies on a therapist’s thoughtful application of knowledge and experience. Sport Massage provides a solid knowledge base, helping you learn how to work with your body efficiently and apply each technique with sensitivity. With its emphasis on correct body mechanics and effective client positioning, Sports Massage will help you improve your technique, reduce strain as you work, and provide a better quality of touch.
Download or read book Massage Anatomy written by Abby Ellsworth and published by Soft Skull Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massages energize, revitalize, and renew both body and spirit, and have even been proven to restore and promote good health. But to safely practice massage, you need to understand how the body works. Everyone from new students to experienced massage therapists can benefit from this unique book dedicated to the practice of massage. * The world of massage at your fingertips! This comprehensive book explores seven of the world's best-known styles of massage: Swedish, Fusion, Shiatsu, Thai, River Stone, Reflexology, and Reiki.* Massage Anatomy uniquely combines an understanding of the human body with different massage styles, making it an excellent resource for practitioners of all levels.* Detailed anatomical illustrations and approachable text demonstrate body planes, muscle groups, and crucial areas like the nervous and lymphatic systems. There is also a helpful reference section on massage terminology and a glossary of muscles.* Discover the ancient secrets practiced by Native Americans and Egyptians using warm stones that are applied to the body. Feel the “spirit life force” of reiki, a centuries-old Japanese technique used to promote peace and well-being. And find out how to combine Swedish, deep-tissue, and sports massage techniques for a fabulous massage fusion.* Next to strong hands, this comprehensive guide book is a massage therapist's most important tool--an invaluable resource for new students and experienced therapists alike.* Includes double-sided poster of massage techniques and muscle systems.
Book Synopsis The Business of Massage Therapy by : Jessica Abegg
Download or read book The Business of Massage Therapy written by Jessica Abegg and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the premiere guide to managing a successful massage career and running a successful holistic business. Written by veteran massage therapist and holistic business coach Jessica Abegg (LMT, MBA, MSIB), this visual, hands-on book contains all the tools readers need. It focuses on both practical concerns (such as finance and legal organization), and intangible elements of success (reflection, balance, and self-care). It also includes vital information on marketing and the Internet: knowledge often absent in the high-touch, low-tech world of massage. Throughout, it reflects the growing recognition that it is urgently important to help practitioners manage businesses and careers more successfully, as reflected in the inclusion of Business Practices in the new Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge.
Book Synopsis Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy by : Carole Osborne
Download or read book Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy written by Carole Osborne and published by LWW. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy explores techniques of therapeutic massage and bodywork that enable massage therapists to support mothers and their babies throughout the childbearing year. In this updated edition of her widely used and trusted text, noted maternity massage therapist and teacher Carole Osborne details the physiological, functional, and emotional developments of childbearing. The three Technique Manuals included in the text teach clinically refined techniques, conveniently woven around women's common needs." -- Back cover.
Book Synopsis Custom Massage Therapy Oils by : Alynda Carroll
Download or read book Custom Massage Therapy Oils written by Alynda Carroll and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-29 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can easily create your own homemade massage oils. Mix a few oils together and reap the benefits. You'll save money, be able to blend oils for your specific ailments, and will want to share them with friends and family. Many people have found relief from back pain, aches and pain, and even RA and arthritis. Others credit essential oil blends for providing relaxation, increased energy, stress relief, better moods, and boosted immune systems. Massage therapy has been around for centuries as a way to heal the body and relieve tension. It involves the sensation of touch, techniques of applying pressure and often the use of lotions. When aromatherapy is added, the benefits and pleasures of a massage can be vastly increased. Therapeutic benefits often associated with essential oils: Improves circulation - Soothes aches and pains - Relieves cramping muscles and muscle spasms - Detoxifies - Drains the lymphatic system - Aids in joint flexibility - Reduces anxiety and nervous tension - Encourages deep sleep - Regulates cardio and respiratory rhythms - Lowers blood pressure - Boosts immune system Non-Therapeutic benefits often associated with essential oils. Aids in meditation - Uplifts the spirit - Promotes cheerfulness - Helps restore spiritual energy and balance - Stimulates the mood - Improves energy What's in the book? The book will introduce you to essential oils; provide you with the therapeutic and non-therapeutic benefits; examine the five basic carrier oils; consider safety issues; provide simple and easy directions on how to get started; give you a simple 5-step process for making massage oil blends; give you the dilutions percentages; suggestions for sensitive skin; and give you easy recipes for sleep inducing blends, sore muscle relief blends, aches, pains, and rheumatism relief blends, as well as invigorating and immune-boosting blends. Why you want this book Essential oils go back to biblical times. Today at organic markets and specialty shops around the globe, you can find rows of massage oil blends, premixed and prepackaged. Although they list ingredients and benefits, it is often still hard to tell exactly what you are buying. Also, pre-mixed massage oils can be expensive. To be 100% sure you are getting the amount of essential oil you would like, in the type of base oil you want, at a price you can afford, you really need to mix your own oils at home. This book will explain the basics of making your own custom massage oils, as well as offer you simple and easy recipes to get started. You'll find blends for helping you sleep, reduce stress, and get relief for sore muscles, other aches, pains, and rheumatism. There are also recipes for helping you feel more invigorated and to boost your immune system. With just a few oils and a dark glass container, you'll be making your own blends of massage oils in minutes. Some of the essential oils used include: Chamomile - Lavender - Basil - Eucalyptus - Peppermint - Rosemary - Orange - Thyme - Tea Tree - Hyssop - Frankincense - Sage - Anise - Juniper - Sunflower and more. Scroll up and buy this book -- be sure and get your free bonus report: "Learn the Art of Self-Massage," too.
