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Download or read book Thai Massage written by Ananda Apfelbaum and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-01-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit. Interest in Thai massage has been growing rapidly. This is no surprise given its unique multifaceted approach to the body. Thai massage combines acupressure, stretching, reflexology, assisted yoga postures, herbal compresses, prayer and meditation. It benefits everyone. Sometimes called the "lazy person's yoga", Thai massage stretches and relaxes the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances energy flow throughout the body. Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions which enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy with a partner at home or with a client. The book explains the historical and philosophical background of Thai massage as well as its religious origins. Throughout the book, Ananda always reminds us of the deeper meaning of this sacred modality—compassion in action. A must for all those interested in the healing arts.
Book Synopsis A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology by : Ruth A. Werner
Download or read book A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology written by Ruth A. Werner and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in full color and thoroughly updated, this Third Edition is an indispensable resource for massage therapy students and practicing massage therapists. This best-selling guide presents detailed information on over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. The new art program features enhanced line drawings and full-color photographs of skin conditions ranging from mild to severe. A new appendix on medications explains how bodywork may influence the actions of various drugs. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes a self-testing tool, animations demonstrating pathophysiology concepts, and audio pronunciations for medical terminology.
Book Synopsis E-Book - Massage and Bodywork by : Peter A. Mackereth
Download or read book E-Book - Massage and Bodywork written by Peter A. Mackereth and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-09-29 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice, and the skilful combination of voice and touch. - Written by experienced therapists working in this area of practice - Introduces the modalities with clear explanations of their development and application to cancer care settings - Logical organization makes it easy to find key information quickly - Each section includes an overview, an abstract of each chapter, a summary of key issues, and conclusions and recommendations for best practice - Focuses on specialized aspects of massage and bodywork to support safe, competent, and compassionate 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.
Book Synopsis Ethics for Massage Therapists by : Terrie Yardley-Nohr
Download or read book Ethics for Massage Therapists written by Terrie Yardley-Nohr and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text gives instructors and students a structured format for teaching and learning ethics and standards of practice for massage therapy. Discussion topics include core industry standards of practice, laws, morals, rules, and regulations. It is an ideal textbook for ethics courses in massage therapy programs and prepares students for the ethics questions on the National Certification Exam. The book guides students through the process of putting ethical standards into practice, and explains what is expected of them in a professional setting. Role-playing exercises and example scenarios prepare students for situations and dilemmas that arise in practice.
Book Synopsis Beyond Horse Massage by : Jim Masterson
Download or read book Beyond Horse Massage written by Jim Masterson and published by J.A. Allen. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006 and 2008 and 2010 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Games competitions, teaches a unique method of equine bodywork, in which the practitioner recognizes and follows the responses of the horse to touch to release tension in key junctions of the body that most affect performance.This practical book with step-by-step instructions, photographs and illustrations is ideally suited to accompany you to the yard/stables, where you can practice the Masterson Method techniques on horses. Expanded chapters with Tips & Techniques, anatomical explanations and examples from Jim's practice help deepen your understanding. A 'quick reference' section will point you to exercises that are specifically suited to your particular discipline, may it be dressage, endurance, eventing, or others in the vast realm of horse sports.
Book Synopsis Basic Clinical Massage Therapy by : James H. Clay
Download or read book Basic Clinical Massage Therapy written by James H. Clay and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superbly illustrated text familiarizes students with individual muscles and muscle systems and demonstrates basic clinical massage therapy techniques. More than 550 full-color illustrations of internal structures are embedded into photographs of live models to show each muscle or muscle group, surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's hands. Students see clearly which muscle is being worked, where it is, where it is attached, how it can be accessed manually, what problems it can cause, and how treatment techniques are performed. This edition features improved illustrations of draping and includes palpation for each muscle. An accompanying Real Bodywork DVD includes video demonstrations of massage techniques from the book.
Download or read book Massage Therapy written by Salvo and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflects all updates made to the 2nd edition of the text, and features teaching tips, suggested activities, and answers to self-tests. Certain chapters also include activities that the instructor can copy and hand out, such as crossword puzzles, labeling exercises, and flash cards. A test bank on CD-ROM allows the instructor to mix questions to create and print unique tests.
Book Synopsis Pregnancy and Childbirth by : Suzanne Yates
Download or read book Pregnancy and Childbirth written by Suzanne Yates and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-02-22 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pregnancy and childbirth brings together, for the first time, western and eastern approaches providing a sound amalgamation of theoretical and practical information for bodywork practitioners world-wide. It describes in detail the application of massage and shiatsu from early pregnancy, including work during labour and for the first year postnatally for the mother. This is a useful source of information for massage therapists, shiatsu practitioners, osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, reflexologists, aromatherapists, acupuncturists, yoga and Pilates instructors. For Students and practitioners to use as a learning manual and reference tool, the text provides: - Clarity of information - Full text referencing - Clear diagrams, photographs, and summary boxes - Clinical accuracy: reviewed by, and with contributions from, international specialists including midwives, obstetricians, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, aromatherapists and massage therapists.
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 Bodywork and Massage Sourcebook by : Andrew S. Levine
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.
Book Synopsis Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage by : Sandy Fritz
Download or read book Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage written by Sandy Fritz and published by Elsevier España. This book was released on 2004 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this update of the 2000 edition, Fritz, the owner and head instructor of a school of therapeutic massage and bodywork in Michigan, treats touch as a form of communication and expands coverage of ethical and legal issues, contra/indications for massage, and condition assessment and management. The treatment of medical terminology, core principles, and techniques is enhanced by color illustrations, case studies, review questions, resources and other appended information. The first edition was published in 1995. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Book Synopsis Review for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Certification by : Joseph Ashton
Download or read book Review for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Certification written by Joseph Ashton and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This review book is designed for massage therapy students and practitioners in preparation for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB). A detailed yet easy-to-read reference, it covers the main concepts and principles, given in the order of the information tested on the exam. Section review questions allow for absorption of the material. Special boxes highlight practical insights in each chapter. Includes a full practice exam with the same number and type of questions as the exam, plus a full index for quick access to locate topics in the guide. Connection Website: connection.LWW.com/go/ashton (with Student Quiz Bank).
Book Synopsis Medical Massage Care's Fsmtb Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Mblex Study Guide 2010 Edition by : Philip Martin McCaulay
Download or read book Medical Massage Care's Fsmtb Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Mblex Study Guide 2010 Edition written by Philip Martin McCaulay and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical Massage Care's FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Study Guide will help massage therapy students pass the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). The amount of material in this study guide has approximately the same percentage weights as the content of the FSMTB MBLEx exam: 14 percent on Anatomy & Physiology; 11 percent on Kinesiology; 13 percent on Pathology, Contraindications, Areas of Caution, and Special Populations; 17 percent on Benefits and Physiological Effects of Techniques that Manipulate Soft Tissue; 17 percent on Client Assessment, Reassessment & Treatment Planning; 5 percent on Overview of Massage & Bodywork History / Culture / Modalities; 13 percent on Ethics, Boundaries, Laws, and Regulations; and 10 percent on Guidelines for Professional Practice. FSMTB was not involved in the production of this book. Medical Massage Care is not affiliated with FSMTB.
Book Synopsis Modalities for Massage and Bodywork by : Elaine Stillerman
Download or read book Modalities for Massage and Bodywork written by Elaine Stillerman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for both classroom and practice, Modalities for Massage & Bodywork, 2nd Edition presents 23 modalities of bodywork, their history, development, effects, benefits, contraindications, basic curricula and certification requirements. Updated photos and illustrations, critical thinking questions, and flash cards give you a better picture of today's massage best practices. Evolve companion website provides matching activities, flash cards, answers to multiple-choice questions, weblinks and video demonstrations of various modalities covered in the text to make learning more interactive. - Case histories in each chapter illustrate the effects of the modality within a therapeutic context, creating the opportunity for integrative, clinical reasoning that helps prepare you for work in the various modalities. - Student objectives and key terms at the start of each chapter provides a framework for what to expect and what to focus on with each chapter. - In My Experience boxes provide personal insights about specific techniques from experts in the field. - Full-color design and techniques shown with photos and illustrations enhance understanding and comprehension of each modality. - Multiple-choice test questions at the end of each chapter with answers on the Evolve website help you measure your understanding of the modality and obtain instant feedback from the answer key that includes rationales. - Suggested readings, resources and references in each chapter offer robust resources for you to further research each modality. - Clinically relevant boxes and tables highlight important information. - NEW Modalities chapters provide you with a greater awareness of the opportunities and options available as they pursue a massage therapy career and practitioners with more practical information they can apply to their work. - NEW! Student resources on Evolve supplement the classroom experience and ensures you retain the material in the text. - 23 different body techniques are introduced to help you learn about different modalities you may want to pursue and reaffirm your knowledge of techniques. - More than 2 hours of video on the Evolve website bring the modalities to life and help put the text instructions in perspective. - NEW! Updated content, photos and illustrations equip you with the latest information and visuals on modalities from experts in the field that reflect current practices in the field and the needs and wants of massage therapy practitioners and students. - NEW! Critical thinking questions added to each chapter actively engage and challenge your reasoning skills. - NEW! Additional review questions added to each chapter supply you with more opportunities to review what you have learned and test your knowledge.
Download or read book Chi Nei Tsang written by Mantak Chia and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-12-26 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient Taoist system for detoxifying and rejuvenating the internal organs • Presents techniques to clear blockages in the body’s energy flow • Includes illustrated exercises to relieve common ailments, revitalize the organs, and enable readers to take charge of their own health and well-being • Focuses on the navel center, where negative emotions, stress, and illness accumulate The techniques of Chi Nei Tsang evolved in Asia during an era when few physicians were available and people had to know how to heal themselves. Many people today have symptoms that modern medicine is not able to cure because a physical source for the problem is not easily found. The energies of negative emotions, stress, and tension--all common in modern life--and the weight of past illness accumulate in the abdominal center, causing energy blockages and congestion. When this occurs, all vital functions stagnate and myriad problems arise. By practicing the techniques of Chi Nei Tsang, this stagnation is removed and the vital organs surrounding the navel center are detoxified and rejuvenated. Master Chia teaches readers how to avoid absorbing negative energies from others and take full charge of their health through the self-healing techniques of Chi Nei Tsang. He offers fully illustrated exercises that show how to detoxify the internal organs and clear the energy (chi) channels throughout the body. He also presents methods for balancing emotions, managing stress, and observing the body in order to recognize, ameliorate, and prevent maladies before they become a problem.
Book Synopsis Sports & Exercise Massage by : Sandy Fritz
Download or read book Sports & Exercise Massage written by Sandy Fritz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing guidelines for applying massage to amateur and professional athletes, Sports & Exercise Massage: Comprehensive Care in Athletics, Fitness, & Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition helps you address the challenges of treating clients involved in sports, physical fitness, rehabilitation, and exercise. In-depth coverage describes common patterns for sports activities, such as running and throwing, and uses the principles of massage to focus on assessment techniques, indications, contraindications, and outcome goals. This edition includes a new chapter on stretching, hundreds of full-color photos of techniques, and an Evolve companion website with step-by-step videos demonstrating sports massage applications. Written by noted educator and massage therapy expert Sandy Fritz, this resource provides the proven massage techniques you need to manage common exercise and sports injuries and syndromes. - Comprehensive coverage includes all the essentials of sports and exercise massage in one resource, with topics such as theories of sports, fitness, and rehabilitation; a brief anatomy and physiology review; basic nutrition for fitness; a review of massage methods and detailed descriptions of therapeutic techniques that apply to sports massage, such as lymph drainage, care of acute injury, connective and deep tissue applications, and pain management; and discussions of categories of injury common to athletes: sprains, strains, wounds, contusions, joint injury, and more. - More than 600 full-color illustrations show procedures, concepts, and techniques. - Student-friendly features include chapter outlines and learning objectives, key terms, summaries, review questions, a glossary, and In My Experience boxes highlighting real-life situations in sports and exercise massage. - Case studies provide an opportunity to develop clinical reasoning skills. - Student resources on an Evolve companion website include videos demonstrating techniques, a stretching atlas, a general massage protocol, and additional case studies. - Expert author Sandy Fritz provides massage for professional athletes in many sports, and her school, the Health Enrichment Center, had a 13-year partnership with the Detroit Lions. - UPDATED photos and illustrations show techniques with more clarity than before. - NEW Stretching chapter shows how to use methods of stretching in a safe and beneficial manner. - UPDATED complete general protocol suitable for the common athlete is included on the Evolve companion website, featuring a video and a step-by-step guide that can easily be modified to meet the specific needs of athletic clients. - Added emphasis on treatment planning for athletic clients includes case studies and more In My Experience boxes describing Sandy Fritz's real-life experiences with sports massage. - Expanded chapter on research supports evidence-informed practice, including research on fascia and kinesiotaping. - Additional orthopedic tests most commonly used by massage therapists are included to enhance your skills in assessment and referral.
