Product Description

This Enhanced Edition includes an A+P CD-ROM. The text provides comprehensive information on the theory and practice of massage therapy, successfully fusing the anatomical sciences with hands-on techniques. It covers Swedish massage techniques, in addition to clinical massage, Asian bodywork techniques, spa techniques, seated massage, and adaptations for special populations - addressing history, equipment, hygiene and sanitation, technique, contraindications, communication and client management, alternative therapies, and business. An entire unit on anatomy and physiology reinforces a general understanding of anatomical science while focusing on practical information that is most important to the massage practitioner, such as specific benefits, contraindications, touch research, and adaptations of massage to each individual body system. Extensive pedagogy includes chapter objectives, famous quotations, chapter self-tests, mini-labs, notes from the author, FYI boxes, biographies, and other special boxes. Interactive skill building activities encourage readers not just to read but to think about, experience, and discuss topics, as well as write about their goals and aspirations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1066196 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 826 pages

Review
REVIEW OF PREVIOUS EDITION:

" This is a respectable text for beginning massage students, and is full of great and interesting information."
- Elizabeth Vazquez, Austin, TX (Amazon.com reviewer)

Book Info
Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, Lake Charles. Textbook combining accepted ideology of the past with current concepts. For students. Two-tone format and illustrations. Includes chapters on complementary and adjunctive forms of massage. Softcover.