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Complete Illustrated Guide to Massage
Publisher: Element Books
Author: Stewart Mitchell
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Massage is best suited for two purposes:
first, for those that are considering massage as a profession, and secondly, for
those that wish to use massage therapy to its fullest for personal use. The
Complete Illustrated Guide to Massage will benefit this second group by giving
an understanding of all aspects of the treatments in an anatomical and
psychological context, along with its many applications and benefits. With this
background one can better incorporate massage therapy as a restorative and
preventative medicine throughout his or her life.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Massage is "text book" like in content, yet
because if its illustrative format and organized layout, it is appropriate even
for beginners. It is a book for beginners or intermediates that wish to gain a
full grasp of the benefits of massage therapy.
The first third of the book covers the various types of massage, explaining
the benefits, preventative applications, the physiological and psychological
effects, case studies, diagnosis of some common complaints, and applications for
illness, injury, and uses for children and the elderly. You'll move on to what
to expect from the therapy, from the consultation through the treatment, from
the ethical guidelines, to the appearance of the treatment room, how to locate a
practitioner and how your records and history are prepared. Once you are
thoroughly schooled in the preliminaries, the illustrated guide takes you
through the anatomy of movement and the skeletal and muscle structure, further
illustrating the various effects of massage. This more complex medical
discussion is distilled down to a simple presentation with charts and
illustrations that aid in the digestion of the anatomical aspects.
Next comes the Massage in Practice section, the application of what was
learned earlier: use of the techniques and strokes on specific sections of the
body. Also covered is the massage environment, the equipment, location, use of
towels, oils, and powders. These are approached from both the massager and
recipient's perspectives.
Special approaches such as shiatsu and inversion therapy are briefly
described along with special applications for pregnancy, babies, and injuries.
One section covers many applications of self-massage and a comprehensive
reference section closes the book. Stewart Mitchell covers a vast territory that
can be appreciated by those with varying levels of experience.
Baby Massage
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Inc.
Author: Alan Heath
Author: N. Bainbridge
Jill from Winston-Salem, NC, USA
This has been one of the best purchases I have made since the birth of my
son nine months ago. It has taught me how to massage him in a way that has
helped me gain his trust. Not only does it relax him before bed, but it
gives us some precious bonding time that can't be matched! I sing his
favorite song while I do it, and someday, when he can talk, I'm sure he will
sing along. I have suggested this book to all of my 'Mom' friends, and I
urge all Mom's (and Dad's) to buy this one!!
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Bodywork Therapies for Women
Publisher: Trafalgar Square
Author: Delcia McNeil
Encouraging us to be in touch with our health on all
levels this guide examines the numerous therapies that benefit physical and
emotional health. Following an introduction to the subject, chapters include:
The Massage Therapies (including aromatherapy and Swedish massage); Zones,
Meridians and Pressure Point Therapies (such as acupuncture, reflexology, and
shiatsu); The Metaphysical Therapies (like chakras, reiki, and color healing);
Bodywork Psychotherapy, Including Hypnotherapy and Rebirthing; Energy Movement
Systems (such as yoga and Pilates); and Convergence Therapies.
Delcia McNeil examines each therapy, outlining which conditions it will help
alleviate and explaining its theoretical background and philosophy. Above all,
she advocates a holistic approach to health and the body, highlighting the
effectiveness of focused touch, non-invasive treatments, sensitivity, and
intuition.
The Book of Massage: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide
to Eastern and Western Technique
Lucy Lidell, et al
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Paper)
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 is clearly and attractively illustrated, with numerous
photographs. ( there is mild nudity in the book.) The instructions are
well-written, easy-to-understand, and presented in a friendly manner.
Each of the three main sections of the book -- traditional massage,
acupressure, and reflexology -- demonstrate the same richness and clarity of
instruction.
I'm personally more inclined towards traditional massage rather than the
Eastern/holistic techniques. But to my surprise, I found the chapters on
reflexology and acupressure to be full of useful information, and I have
incorporated several of these routines into my massages.
Regardless of which school of massage therapy you favor, you'll find the
techniques presented in the book to be a valuable addition to your repertoire.
This is a superior book on massage, and I regularly recommend it to friends.
Give it a try!
Soft Tissue Massage for Pain Relief
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
Author: Bernard Schatz
In groundbreaking book, Bernard Schatz, P.T., a licensed physical therapist
with more than forty years of clinical experience, teaches you how to relieve
body pain in hours through a unique technique of soft tissue manipulation. He
shows you how to self-treat 37 different types of body pain using simple but
precise techniques. And he presents 50 actual case studies of men and women with
pain who freed themselves of muscle discomfort using the soft tissue
manipulation approach.
The pain-relieving techniques found in "Soft Tissue Massage" are
user-friendly, easily applied, and clearly explained--ideal for many pain
sufferers who have found no relief from conventional treatments.
According to Schatz, all types of pain share a common cause--injured tissues.
When your muscles suffer an injury or trauma that goes unrelieved, they contract
and get irritated, then sore, then rigid, then full of thick, ropy, scar like
fibers, and the result is chronic pain.
Chinese Massage For Infants And Children: Traditional Techniques for Alleviating
Colic, Colds, Earaches, and Other Common Childhood Conditions Chinese Massage
for Infants and Children
Publisher: Healing Arts Press (Int)
Author: Kyle Cline
Format: Book
Easy-to-use workbook format with 22 illustrated massage plans and
step-by-step instruction allows parents to become active caregivers for their
children.
For over one thousand years the Chinese have brought comfort, relief, and
well-being to their children through a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, system of
massage. Now Kyle Cline, a Licensed Massage Therapist trained at Shanghai's
prestigious College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, teaches Western parents how
to become active caregivers for their children by using Chinese massage
techniques to alleviate childhood ailments from the simple (colds, coughs,
chicken pox) to the chronic (colic, bedwetting, asthma).
Chinese Massage for Infants and Children grounds parents in the basics of
Chinese medicine, then illustrates 9 massage techniques, 63 massage points, and
22 complete massage plans. With additional information on a general health plan
for all children and on using Chinese herbal remedies, Chinese Massage for
Infants and Children can substantially reduce visits to the pediatrician and use
of prescription medicines, while improving the bond between parent and child
that is at the heart of good health.
Rosen
Method Bodywork
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Author: Marion Rosen
Author: Sue Brenner
Format: Paperback
The body never lies" in the Rosen Method, and through touch, will reveal
repressed feelings disguised as chronic pain. Once accessed, the patient can
begin to process those feelings toward recovery. This book contains an
explanation of the theory and practice of the Rosen Method along with case
studies that show how specific disorders are successfully treated. Photos and
illustrations are provided to further explore the philosophy and mechanics of
this revolutionary therapy which addresses emotional and physical ailments
through touch.
Complete Book of Massage
Publisher: Random House, Inc.
Author: Clare Maxwell-Hudson
Format: Book
An enjoyable and very useful book. A Comprehensive step-by-step guide.
Beautifully, clearly and richly illustrated! Covers everything : what to do
before you start, basic techniques, massage for every part of the body,
aromatherapy, self-massage, massage for babies and children, healing massage,
and a little about pressure techniques (shiatsu and reflexology). This is "the
book" to have if you want to learn about giving massage. Show it also to your
partner and if you're lucky you may get to experience the magic of massage
without having to spend a fortune.
Informed Touch
Publisher: Healing Arts Press (Int)
Author: Steven Finando
Author: Donna Finando
Format: Hardcover
This book is a gem of simplicity and usefulness. It
integrates anatomy, myofascial techniques, holistic thinking and traditional
Chinese medicine meridian theory and also provides simple stretching and
strengthening exercises to help patients move from pain to recovery. It's
beautifully designed and illustrated; I especially love the calligraphic
drawings of the exercises. I can say that it is now one of my favorite
reference books.
Deep Tissue Massage Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Author: Art Riggs
Format: Paperback
I found this manual to be extraordinarily helpful. The concise,
well-articulated instruction on proper body mechanics, as well as the detailed
anatomical drawings, and clear, illustrative photographs, make this handbook a
tool I refer to constantly. Every massage practitioner will want to own this
invaluable, definitive publication.
| Reviewer: Rab Terry from San Francisco, CA
United States |
As an aging athlete trying to stave off encroaching decrepitude I have
found this manual to be quite useful for the information it provides on
anatomy and treatment of problems that my increasingly recalcitrant
anatomical features are causing. The sections on stretching and proper body
use are supplemented by excellent anatomical drawings that allow me to
understand why I am feeling pain, and some techniques for alleviating it.
The book is primarily directed towards massage professionals, and there is
information that is not relevant for me, but even that information could be
useful for a massage recipient to become a better partner in their
treatment.
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Craniosacral Therapy Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Author: John E. Upledger
Format: Paperback
Published Date: 2001
Craniosacral therapy improves the central nervous system,
strengthens resistance to disease, enhances overall health, and treats a wide
range of ailments, including learning disabilities, autism, post-traumatic
stress, and cancer. Using a lighter touch than other techniques, this method
mobilizes the pressure of cerebrospinal fluid and the bioelectrical connectivity
of fascial tissue to affect sites of physical and emotional trauma. In this
book, the founder of craniosacral therapy tells the story of its development in
the 1970s and outlines its methods, practices, differences from similar
therapies, and superiority to invasive treatments such as surgery. Dr. Upledger
uses stories from his patients' and his own experiences to describe the methods
and benefits of this fast-growing therapy.
Healing Art of Sports Massage
Publisher: Rodale Press
Author: Joan Johnson
Format: Book
Sports massage was first heralded by Rich Phaigh and Jack
Meagher. Now that their work has gone out-of-print after two decades, Johnson
has ridden the wave of a booming profession and service. Her work should find an
even more enthusiastic audience as she works on a more technical manual.
Illustrated step-by-step massage techniques, warm-ups and
stretches are described that will help prepare the muscles for workout and
reduce post exercise discomfort. Included are sports-specific massage routines
for runners, cyclists, and team-sports players. Specific hands-on routines
demonstrate how to target the hamstrings, shoulders, lower back and other
vulnerable muscle groups.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Shiatsu: The
Japanese Healing Art of Touch for Health.
Elaine Liechti. Rockport, MA.: Element Books Inc., 1998.
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