Body Massage For Holistic Therapists

This book has been written specifically for holistic therapy students and is invaluable for any major body massage course. It includes a full body massage routine, with each massage movement illustrated with clear, specially commissioned step-by-step photographs. It covers advanced massage techniques such as neuromuscular massage, shiatsu, acupressure and deep tissue massage.

An Holistic Guide to Massage incorporates the links between body, mind and soul in the search for well-being. This approach has not been taken by any other text written about massage. Other texts currently available tend to focus on one theory and one theory only, whereas this book encourages students to look at the wider picutre encompassing different theories. Students are then able to make their own mind up about which massage therapy to practice.

This comprehensive resource covers a broad array of research strategies available to massage therapists to give them the tools they need to be knowledgeable readers of research literature, as well as active researchers. The primary focus of the book is on the quantitative aspect of research that encompasses the principal types of studies most extensively used in the various health care professions, specifically massage therapy. Extensive coverage is also given to the qualitative and integrative research categories that are progressively gaining recognition among researchers in various health science disciplines and professions. Accommodates the March 2003 mandate from the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) that massage therapy schools incorporate into their curricula provisions to ensure a research literate profession. Examples and techniques for interpreting research guide practitioners and students to be knowledgeable readers of massage therapy research, allowing application to practice. Relies heavily on concept maps, flowcharts, tables, and illustrations and excerpts of published studies to augment the book's narrative development of topics by providing pictorial displays and summaries of the material. Literature-based and hypothetical research examples/illustrations from several manual therapy professions employing therapeutic massage make the material pertinent to real-life settings An introductory section at the beginning of each chapter reviews the material covered in the previous chapter and how it relates to the new material. Chapter coverage spans the quantitative, qualitative, and integrative research categories and affiliated research strategies and methods are considered in detail. Review/summary tables give an overview of the narrative development of topics. Boxes provide the essential features of a given topic. Relies on multiple examples of possible research scenarios and illustrative excerpts from the published research literature. Content is cross-referenced for use with the Massage Therapy Foundation's Massage Therapy Research Curriculum Kit to provide both instructors and students in the 6-, 15-, and 24-hour options/levels an extensively-developed resource in one place. Each chapter includes recommended web sites and software application packages for further information.

A Journey In Massage is a guide into the industry behind the scenes and into the classroom. It gives you an honest and truthful approach to what it is like being a massage therapist and why it is a profession still trying to evolve in respectability and financial stability. For a client, it helps you decide if massage therapy is for you and what to expect by taking you on a path where you will never be able to go without her sharing her stories.

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.

"Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul with Massage Therapy" by Katherine E. Smith is a comprehensive guidebook that explores the profound benefits of massage therapy for overall well-being and personal transformation. In this illuminating book, Smith, a renowned Massage Therapist, shares her expertise and insights to help readers embark on a transformative journey toward optimal health and inner balance. "Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul with Massage Therapy" offers a rich tapestry of knowledge, encompassing various massage techniques and their therapeutic applications. From Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage to Reflexology and Aromatherapy, Smith covers a wide range of modalities, providing step-by-step instructions and illustrations to empower readers to practice self-care or seek professional assistance. The book also explores the transformative effects of massage therapy on mental and emotional well-being. Smith delves into the ways in which massage can alleviate stress, reduce anxiety, and promote emotional balance. Whether you are a professional Massage Therapist looking to expand your knowledge or an individual seeking to enhance your well-being, this book serves as a valuable resource. Smith's warm and engaging writing style, combined with her expertise in massage therapy and holistic healing, makes "Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul with Massage Therapy" an essential guide for anyone on the path to holistic wellness and self-transformation. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will nurture your mind, invigorate your body, and nourish your soul.

Reflexology for Holistic Therapists is an extremely accessible text and is an essential resource for anyone training for practice in reflexology. Each massage move is illustrated with a photograph, making the routine simple and easy to follow. The book contains case studies and self-test questions for exam preparation. It also includes in-depth coverage of chakras and auras plus detailed descriptions of oils.