Healing Massage Techniques


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Disease Handbook for Massage Therapists


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Disease Handbook for Massage Therapists is a quick reference for practicing massage therapists who need to make on-the-spot decisions on the applicability of their work when pathologies are present. The book covers a variety of conditions, listed alphabetically, and presents the following information on each condition: a brief definition and description, with associated diseases indicated in bold; a list of signs and symptoms; a description of common treatment options, particularly those that might influence choices about massage; a list of frequently recommended medications, which can be further explored in Drug Handbook for Massage Therapists; and a discussion of massage considerations, including risks, benefits, and advice for practitioners. A companion Website will offer the searchable full text online.




Handbook of Massage Therapy


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This book describes the theory and application of massage techniques, their physiological effects, indications and contraindications, and how massage is therapeutically applied in the treatment of many common conditions.




Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques


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The 4th edition of Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques continues to be an authoritative and comprehensive resource for massage therapy courses. This book lays the theoretical groundwork and provides detailed descriptions of techniques for Western and contemporary massage, Asian bodywork therapy and applications for special populations. Whether you are a licensed massage therapy practitioner, another health-related professional, or simply interested in basic massage therapy techniques, this is the book for you. New to this Edition: Accompanying CD-ROM-provides instructional video of the most common massage techniques to provide readers with a visual aid to accompany chapter content. Includes the Wellness Massage Pyramid which introduces a new model for the understanding the broad scope of massage therapy based on the wellness perspective. End-of-chapter Study Outlines provide students and instructors with useful tools for identifying, understanding and learning the content of each chapter. Chapters on the effects of massage and clinical applications of massage provide extensive documentation of research. New chapters on Hydrotherapy and Thermal Therapy and Asian Bodywork Therapy are included. New Appendix A: 25 Forms of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork provides students a survey of the 25 most important forms of massage and bodywork with sources of additional information.




The Massage Therapist’S Handbook


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This guide provides the beginning massage therapist with the tools to start, develop, and maintain a successful practice. After nearly two decades of teaching at the Swedish Institute and maintaining a successful practice Michael Alicia, LMT, provides a practical manual to help beginning massage therapists establish a successful practice. The Massage Therapists Handbook navigates through the array of business decisions necessary to start a businessfrom what and where to practice to what to charge and when to work. It answers the basic questions of be-ginning a massage business. How do you get clients? How do you keep clients? What do you need to be successful? How should you advertise? How do you stay healthy and balanced? The Massage Therapists Handbook gives valuable advice gathered from successful therapists, explaining the everyday rigors of developing and maintaining a healthy and sustainable career in massage. Michael Alicia has done a great job with a step-by-step book for starting a successful massage practice. Whether new to the field or a veteran, anyone wishing to improve their practice can benefit from his experience and guidelines. This text will serve as a great resource for years to come. Jenn Sommermann, BS, LCMT, Professor of Business and Ethics, Swedish Institute




Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy


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NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, and registrations are not transferable. To register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products, you may also need a Course ID, which your instructor will provide. Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. For introduction to massage therapy or massage techniques/modalities courses This package includes MyHealthProfessionsLab(tm) Prepare massage therapists for success with a next-generation learning tool Successful massage therapists excel at blending the art and science of the profession. Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art and Science is a learning tool for a new generation, but it results from years of experience, wisdom, and research on the part of the author and contributing therapists. This pioneering book in massage therapy provides the foundation, guidance, and the know-how that students need to master the essential task of blending art with science. The new Sixth Edition is an all-inclusive text for massage therapy students that moves beyond technique to encompass expanded foundational learning and professional and personal development, massage techniques, and career and practice development. With its logical format, compelling visuals, and dynamic videos, students will gain practical knowledge of the techniques and skills they need to become outstanding massage therapists. Personalize Learning with MyHealthProfessionsLab MyHealthProfessionsLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn and test their understanding to help them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. 0134071867 / 9780134071862 Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art and Science PLUS MyHealthProfessionsLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package consists of: ¿¿¿ 0134062833 / 9780134062839 MyHealthProfessionsLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy 0134082699 / 9780134082691 Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art and Science




The Book of Massage


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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.




Body Work


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A vital, accessible career guide for new, aspiring or seasoned professional massage therapists and a valuable companion to any massage school education program.




Pathology A to Z


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Focused on pathology needs for massage therapists, this reference in encyclopedia-like format is organized alphabetically according to diseases. It covers over 400 conditions likely encountered by massage therapists, and provides descriptions followed by Cause, Signs and Symptoms, Risk Factors and Caution and Recommendations to Therapists. Features include marginal notes providing more information on the topic presented, color illustrations showing some common skin conditions, a section on strategies for prevention of infection, and of safe practice, and coverage of side effects of common drugs. Available as a text, as a packaged set with a CD-ROM, or the CD-ROM version only




Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy


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For introduction to massage therapy or massage techniques/modalities courses Prepare massage therapists for success with a next-generation learning tool Successful massage therapists excel at blending the art and science of the profession. Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art and Science is a learning tool for a new generation, but it results from years of experience, wisdom, and research on the part of the author and contributing therapists. This pioneering book in massage therapy provides the foundation, guidance, and the know-how that students need to master the essential task of blending art with science. The new Sixth Edition is an all-inclusive text for massage therapy students that moves beyond technique to encompass expanded foundational learning and professional and personal development, massage techniques, and career and practice development. With its logical format and compelling visuals, students will gain practical knowledge of the techniques and skills they need to become outstanding massage therapists. Also available with MyHealthProfessionsLab(TM) This title is also available with MyHealthProfessionsLab--an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn and test their understanding to help them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyHealthProfessionsLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyHealthProfessionsLab search for ISBN-10: 0134071867 /ISBN-13: 9780134071862. That package includes ISBN-10: 0134062833 /ISBN-13: 9780134062839 and ISBN-10: 0134082699 /ISBN-13: 9780134082691.