1929. Partial Contents: History of massage; Structures especially concerned in massage; Parts to be especially studied by the masseur; Physiological effects of massage; Therapeutic applications of massage; Procedures of massage; Joint movements; Massage of special regions; Special methods of Zablodowski and Metzger; The Rest-Cure; Rules relating to massage; Correct use of terms; General physiology of the muscles, their names, nerve supply and actions; Massage in the treatment of fractures; Mobilization of joints; Special movements and breathing exercises; The Schott method.

1942. A newly issued version of this classic text on massage from Kessinger Publishing. Partial Contents: The History of Massage; The Physiological Effects of Massage; The Therapeutic Applications of Massage; The Procedures of Massage; Massage of Special Regions; Recent Progress in Massage; and more.

1929. Partial Contents: History of massage; Structures especially concerned in massage; Parts to be especially studied by the masseur; Physiological effects of massage; Therapeutic applications of massage; Procedures of massage; Joint movements; Massage of special regions; Special methods of Zablodowski and Metzger; The Rest-Cure; Rules relating to massage; Correct use of terms; General physiology of the muscles, their names, nerve supply and actions; Massage in the treatment of fractures; Mobilization of joints; Special movements and breathing exercises; The Schott method.

The best made better-this, the Third Edition of The Complete Guide to Foot Reflexology, up-dates with new materials the classic text that launched the reflexology industry in 1980. Both a reference work and a teaching tool, best-selling The Complete Guide to Foot Reflexology (Third Edition) includes fully illustrated tools about reflexology's: history, theory, charts, how to do techniques, and follow-along step-by-step instructions for how to provide a session. A newly expanded section serves as an illustrated reference for where to apply techniques for 90 specific health concerns such as diabetes, heart and constipation. New here is how to become a reflexology sleuth, deciphering the foot through the eyes of the reflexology chart. The reflexology chart comes alive as you are lead through observation of each part of the foot and consideration of each reflex area as projected onto the foot. Follow-along instructions provide step-by-step guidance. Photographs of real feet, real people are included for comparison to feet you observe. Also included and usable for reference are characteristics of each reflex area enabling you to determine the stress of each part of the body such as kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain.

Medical Massage Care's FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Study Guide 2010 Edition 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 does not endorse, promote, review, or warrant the accuracy of the products or services offered by Medical Massage Care. Medical Massage Care is not affiliated with FSMTB.

My goal in writing this book on spinal cord injured true case histories and documented since year 1984, is to inform the quadriplegic and paraplegic that they can be helped presently, and it is not as hopeless as they are told. I have made a breakthrough with a paraplegic T10, in year 1984, who was told that there is no more help for him, after several years of therapy, and in only 10 hourly sessions, I had him stand up from the wheelchair and walk with my "hands on" method and technique. 1987, I worked on a quadriplegic C5-C6 and in several months he improved with his walking and reduced the spasticity in the body and legs. 1991, I worked with a paraplegic T5, whose legs were spastic and crippled after several years of no help from the previous therapy and in only several months I has him stand on his feet, and corrected the crippling. 1998, I worked on a quadriplegic complete C4-C5, and restored his spastic arms and hands, and he was able to do his homework at school. All of these spinal cord injured were told that there is no more help. I believe that many disabled people are mislead, as the above, including stroke, Parkinson, Muscular Dystrophy, ALS.Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Scleros. As a Florida State Licensed Massage Therapist for over 25 years, and a member of The American Massage Therapy Association, Member Of The Florida State Message Therapy Association Lic# MA 000 3352 I have treated people disabled with spinal cord injury after the conventional therapy was of no help, and continues till present day. "Spinal Cord Injury" is a physical injury to the spinal cord, and is due to most often to an accident, and can be treated with my "hands on" METHOD AND TECHINIQUE till present day, Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Method.

1929. Partial Contents: History of massage; Structures especially concerned in massage; Parts to be especially studied by the masseur; Physiological effects of massage; Therapeutic applications of massage; Procedures of massage; Joint movements; Massage of special regions; Special methods of Zablodowski and Metzger; The Rest-Cure; Rules relating to massage; Correct use of terms; General physiology of the muscles, their names, nerve supply and actions; Massage in the treatment of fractures; Mobilization of joints; Special movements and breathing exercises; The Schott method.

The 3rd book in the series, "Smiling Anatomy for Children" designed to teach kids and their grown ups the healing art of Chi Kung. In level III, we will finish the Inner Smile practice with The Sixth Healing Sound that cleans out remaining stuck Chi and brings overall balance to the body and mind. We then learn to circulate and refine Chi in the MicroCosmic Orbit. Chinese doctors and many westerners believe that the root of many diseases is stuck Chi. When we learn to consciously move Chi, we not only keep the Chi light and usable, but we prevent illness and disconnection from the body.

Medical Massage Care's FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Practice Exams 2010 Edition will help massage therapy students pass the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). This book includes twenty complete 125-question practice exams, for a total of 2,500 questions. The questions on the practice exams have the same percentage weights as the content of the FSMTB MBLEx exam. FSMTB does not endorse, promote, review, or warrant the accuracy of the products or services offered by Medical Massage Care. Medical Massage Care is not affiliated with FSMTB.

The human body is a network of nerves and pressure points. In many cultures it is well known that manipulating these pressure points can bring stress relief, relaxation and, as we shall see, delight. As a teenager, Vittorio Mosca discovered that using the fingernails to lightly scratch various parts of the body was an extremely effective method for such massage. Since this discovery of what he calls 'grattini', he has applied this method throughout his life and used it as a means of enhancing loving relationships. In this personal account, grattini is discussed in detail, including a tracing of its historical roots and three short stories demonstrating how grattini can be used. Thanks to grattini, happiness is literally to hand!

In A Myofascial Approach to Thai Massage Evans takes a radically different approach to Thai Massage by redefining the sen lines in myofascial terms. He provides a coherent system illustrating the function and benefits of Thai Massage through its actions on the myofascial network, lymph and blood flow. A Myofascial Approach to Thai Massage: . questions some of the more dubious moves in Thai Massage. . looks at the 'spiritual' aspects of Thai Massage in terms of presence, attention and the therapist/client relationship. . takes a unique view of Thai Massage and opens the way for further exploration of massage in the myofascial field. . includes some examples of working with clients to illustrate the themes. This book will be of interest to both experienced and student manual/physical therapists and yoga teachers. Although specifically about Thai Massage it will cover many aspects of the therapist/patient relationship - well explored in psychotherapy but surprisingly little covered in massage courses. To support the therapist: the book includes references to anatomy, physiology and therapeutic processes such as neuromuscular technique and covers massage and relaxation and the techniques and relationship skills that make good massage. the author has distilled the techniques, discarded what he considers dangerous or disturbing for the patient and concentrated on understanding the techniques and ways of working necessary to promote complete relaxation for the client.

Essential reading for any holistic therapist in training, this book (along with its companion DVD) covers all the theory requirements for certification in Reflexology. Colin Paddon Ph.D., D.Ac., D.N.M. is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine. He is a gifted healer, and one of Canada's foremost teachers of holistic and alternative therapies.

Experience the Healing Power of Massage

With more than 650,000 copies sold, 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. In the comfort of your own home, you can

• Soothe away stress and tension
  
• Develop your body's unique healing powers
  
• Banish headaches and back pain
  
• Share the language of touch
  
• Experience optimum health and vitality
  

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.

Your Success Lies Within

Massage therapy is an increasingly popular profession. Marketing campaigns across the nation promote it as a lucrative career with numerous benefits including flexible hours. Why, then, is the drop-out rate so high?

It takes a huge commitment of time and money to become a massage therapist. Despite this investment, too many feel forced to give up on their dreams. The drop-out rate indicates a serious need for lessons beyond the status quo. In "Breaking Through as a Professional Massage Therapist," Greg Spindler, LMT, CSET provides a unique approach for success in this industry; information that is rarely addressed in schools or other texts. True success goes well beyond bodywork techniques and marketing. It starts from within Spindler presents easy-to-understand self-evaluation tools that enable the reader to identify strengths and improve upon weaknesses. To be a truly successful massage therapist, one must develop both mentally and spiritually, and be prepared for the industry's challenges. This book helps both current and aspiring therapists avoid disappointment, financial loss, and wasted time.

Discover the tools to make your business thrive

If you suffer from back problems and have tried to find relief in all the usual ways, try something that actually works, Dorn Spinal Therapy. This self-help book by Barbara Simon, a Dorn Spinal Therapy practitioner, teaches you how to alleviate your back pain for life using Dorn Spinal Therapy. This series of safe simple exercises is an alternative to chiropractic therapy and other more aggressive therapies, plus you can do it anywhere at anytime. Barbara Simon is one of the few practitioners who has studied under the master himself, Dieter Dorn. She introduced Dorn Spinal Therapy to the Australian and overseas market as a practitioner and a lecturer. She has been featured on ABC National TV as well as in various health magazines and papers. Now her clearly written book takes you step by step through the Dorn Spinal Therapy program and enables you to benefit from this amazing therapy in the comfort and privacy of your own home. You can finally experience relief from pain by using this easy and gentle method.

A basic, powerful sensual massage program in a handy guide. A quick guide to sensual massage with an easy-to-learn step-by-step program for a complete body massage. Beautiful photos and graphics throughout make the book as enjoyable to browse as it is to use. This handy guide is perfect as a romantic gift or travel companion. It's the easiest way yet to learn the delightful art of sensual massage.

Carly felt compelled to write a book on Massage Therapy. Being new to the profession she wanted to expand on areas and subjects that she felt needed additional attention. She has written this book to be informational, not concentrating on the techniques used to perform massage, but rather on all of the in-between material that somehow can get over looked or really not thought about until well on your way in the field of massage therapy. She is confident that readers will find this book to be helpful and answer some of their questions while pursuing the massage therapy field. This book will provide insight into potential work sites, how to market and find a niche in the massage field, how to implement policies and procedures and above all provide a quick overview of what a typical day can be like in the life of a massage therapist. Carly was inspired by becoming a Certified Massage Therapist, that she was further inspired to record the information she learned in the form of this book. The ideas and examples presented are not only solely opinion based, but are subjects that should be considered when pursuing the career as a massage therapist.

"Self-Massage for Athletes" makes massage accessible to everyone. At once informative and entertaining, this unique guide teaches readers the basic massage strokes that professional massage therapists use. With more than one-hundred black and white photos, it offers quick and easy how-to's for working out the knots. It empowers athletes and non-athletes to take care of their everyday massage needs, and explains when to employ a massage professional. "Self-Massage for Athletes" will have special appeal to athletes and active people who need to relieve sore muscles, recover more quickly between workouts, and reduce their chance of injury.

A manual to assist physical therapists, their assistants, massage therapists and other medical professionals in providing manual techniques to their patients for relieving pain by increasing elongation of muscles and increasing joint range of motion. Easy to follow instructions with photographs of the actual methods being performed by the author. Indications and contraindications are given for each manual procedure.

Master your massage techniques like never before and pamper yourself properly with this all-encompassing guide to massaging. Introducing Neal's Yard Remedies: Complete Massage- a one-stop health book with everything you need to know about the health benefits of massaging, from effleurage to epineuria! Whether you're interested in becoming a massage therapist or considering taking a short course, this complete guide to every aspect of massage is the only reference book you'll need. With passion in every page, this massage book includes: -Featuring a diverse range of massage techniques both popular and lesser known -Photographs with detailed annotations to make even the most advanced techniques easy to master -Bespoke massage sequences from treating over 20 common complaints -Take-away self-massage suggestions to provide an at-home tool kit to help treat conditions and assist in recovery Before getting started, Neal's Yard Remedies: Complete Massage takes a moment to focus on your own preparation, with exercises to limber up the hands, the do's and don'ts of posture, and even the mental preparation needed to get in the zone! Also featured is a tools-of-the-trade inventory, from essential oils to optional extras such as diffusers and candles, discover plenty of top tips to create a calming yet professional massage set-up. Proving the ideal gift for people wishing to train as massage therapists, this comprehensive book aims to aid their study, develop fundamental massage techniques and expand their knowledge along the way! Follow clear, annotated photography to master core massage techniques; understand the key disciplines, from Swedish to Shiatsu, Reflexology and Thai; and access more that 30 custom treatments to boost well-being and treat a range of specific complaints. A must-have volume for anyone wishing to understand the health benefits of massage, Neal's Yard Remedies: Complete Massage features top tips and techniques that form the foundation of massage practice, all clearly demonstrated with simple photography and detailed annotations. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not explore other books in the Neal's Yard Remedies collection, craftily curated to suit your natural needs! Revolutionise your beauty regimen with Neal's Yard Remedies Natural Beauty and explore the awe-inspiring aromas within best-selling book Neal's Yard Remedies Essential Oils.

Did you know that the internal health of the human body can be influenced and balanced by massaging acupoints, meridians, and trigger zones of the head, neck, and face? In fact, this not only helps to balance the entire body, it also has a significant cosmetic and anti-aging effect! In this definitive book, Dr. Bin Jiang Wu presents an easy-to-follow head massage program that was developed as a response to computer syndrome and other stress related illnesses that are rapidly increasing in our modern society. In less than thirty minutes, you can relieve stress and tension from your spouse, friend or patient, while promoting smooth skin, healthy organs, and overall peace and tranquility. This sixty-step sequence is based upon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and its theory is rooted in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine (Huang Di Nei Jing). Wu's Head Massage can be performed in its entirety, or you can choose your favorite techniques for quick relief. * Great for reducing headaches* Works for shoulder and neck tension* Reduces facial wrinkles* Stimulates the 'energy channels' in the entire body* Improves facial skin complexion* Provides an instant mental boost, naturally* And more!

1942. A newly issued version of this classic text on massage from Kessinger Publishing. Partial Contents: The History of Massage; The Physiological Effects of Massage; The Therapeutic Applications of Massage; The Procedures of Massage; Massage of Special Regions; Recent Progress in Massage; and more.

1942. A newly issued version of this classic text on massage from Kessinger Publishing. Partial Contents: The History of Massage; The Physiological Effects of Massage; The Therapeutic Applications of Massage; The Procedures of Massage; Massage of Special Regions; Recent Progress in Massage; and more.