Author : Anne Williams
Publisher : LWW
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 MB
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : Massage
ISBN : 9780781780179
"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.
Author : Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA
Publisher : American Animal Hosp Assoc
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 28,95 MB
Release : 2015-02-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1583262059
Evidence supports the positive effect of canine massage and soft-tissue therapy on a range of clinical conditions, including hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis, and epilepsy—and clients are increasingly asking for it. Whether you’re a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or a human massage therapist thinking of expanding your practice to animals, Canine Medical Massage: Techniques and Clinical Applications will help you master this growing area of study. The only full-length book on canine medical massage, this resource features: · Massage treatment techniques for canine patients · Sample massage sequences for specific anatomic regions and patient populations, including canine athletes · Conditions that benefit from massage, organized by body system · An overview of nutritional supplements and other services that complement canine medical massage Learn assessment and examination models, reinforce your knowledge of treatment techniques, and discover business self-care tips for canine massage practitioners with this comprehensive text.
Author : Terrie Yardley-Nohr
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 20,21 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781753392
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.
Author : Morgan Sutherland
Publisher :
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 20,60 MB
Release : 2019-03-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781090793805
Enhance Massage Treatments with Cupping Therapy Cupping Massage Mastery is for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and health professionals who want to understand and learn how cupping therapy will help their clients and boost their practices. Discover how to integrate the versatile healing modality of cupping to better enhance the effectiveness of massages. This cupping instructions book will explain the following topics. Combine deep tissue massage and cupping. Work with less discomfort to clients. Perform with less strain to hands. Accept a greater range of clients. Work with a wide variety of conditions. Explain cupping marks. Apply safety precautions. Easy step-by-step instructions with photos. Cupping Massage Mastery (Video Course) Take your cupping skills to the next level with the Cupping Massage Mastery video training. Go to CuppingMassageMastery.com to learn more.
Author : Harriette Brower
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,29 MB
Release : 1920
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Author : James H. Clay
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 36,16 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780781756778
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.
Author : Harriette Brower
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 17,87 MB
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
In this groundbreaking collection, Harriette Brower presents insightful conversations with renowned singers, offering a rare glimpse into their personal perspectives on the art of singing and the path to success. From the incomparable Enrico Caruso to the inspiring Geraldine Farrar, each artist shares their unique insights, emphasizing the value of hard work, willpower, and ceaseless effort. With contributions from master teachers and discussions on memory, imagination, and the secrets of beautiful singing, this book provides a wealth of knowledge for aspiring singers and vocal teachers alike.
Author : Bob Haddad
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 40,52 MB
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1844099067
This fascinating anthology presents a much wider scope than other books on Thai massage, and uncovers a wealth of previously unavailable information on the historical, spiritual, and cultural connections to this powerful healing art. Topics include ways to refine and maintain a healthy practice, breathwork and body mechanics, self-protection techniques, reading body language, acupressure concepts, and Thai herbal compress therapy. The spiritual and cultural section offers modern translations of ancient texts, Indian and Buddhist influences, magic amulets and sacred tattoos, and accessory modalities such as reusi dat ton (stretching) and tok sen (hammering therapy). Rounding out this thorough text, the final section features essays about actual practice with clients, written by therapists and teachers from around the world. The extensive experience and information provided in this reference book is invaluable to students or practitioners who wish to deepen their personal and professional understanding of traditional Thai healing arts.
Author : Marian Wolfe Dixon
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 39,95 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780781748322
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. Subsequent chapters focus on specific direct and indirect techniques and adjunctive self-care recommendations for clients, including the neuromuscular approach, hatha yoga and exercise to support myofascial massage, and the craniosacral approach. You'll learn the proper procedure for each myofascial technique and understand how to integrate myofascial massage into your bodywork practice. Whether you're looking to broaden your perspective of massage or find the myofascial approach and technique that best suits you and your client, Myofascial Massage is sure to help. Exquisite illustrations enhance learning and understanding by clarifying the techniques. Protocol boxes recommend sequences to follow during actual myofascial massage sessions. Guidelines provide useful strategies for implementing each myofascial approach and improving body mechanics and communication skills during your client sessions. First person experiences will add to your overall understanding of the techniques and their uses. Massage implications, included in each anatomy chapter (Chapters 2-4), help you to understand the influence of myofascial anatomy and physiology on practice. Questions for discussion and review at the end of each chapter encourage you test your comprehension of the materials and think critically.
Author : Cherie Sohnen-Moe
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,94 MB
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Healing
ISBN : 9780962126574
This best-selling business manual for wellness practitioners covers the major aspects of building and maintaining a successful practice. The all-new Fourth Edition is completely updated and includes information about how to effectively negotiate, keep up with the latest research, deal with difficult clients, increase career longevity, and attract first clients. Practical tools and tips teach how to market skills, work smarter, develop alliances through networking, fine-tune communication skills, and increase profits. This text is perfect for both practicing body workers and students as the road map that helps navigate the way to a highly successful and enjoyable career.
