The Massage Connection

The Massage Connection
Author: Kalyani Premkumar
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 746
Release: 2004
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781734769

This textbook is focused on the anatomy and physiology needs of massage therapy students and practitioners. It gives extensive coverage of the major body systems- integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous -crucial for massage therapy. It also provides an overview of other body systems so students have a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology. (Midwest).

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology
Author: Kalyani Premkumar
Publisher: LWW
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-02
Genre: Anatomy
ISBN: 9780781759229

"Anatomy & Physiology: The Massage Connection . The main goal of this text has always been to create an anatomy and physiology text specifically for massage therapy students and practitioners and to write it at an appropriate level, focusing on the educational needs of the massage curriculum"--Provided by publisher.

Study Guide to Accompany Anatomy and Physiology

Study Guide to Accompany Anatomy and Physiology
Author: Kalyani Premkumar
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2011-03-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1605472832

The 3rd edition of 'Anatomy and Physiology' ties anatomy and physiology to situations massage therapy students will face in practice, amnd makes this material accessible to facilitate learning. This accompanying study guide helps students apply their knowledge and ensure their understanding of the content covered.

Connecting Through Touch

Connecting Through Touch
Author: Peggy Horan
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2008-02-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1608827453

Starting with a simple setting that can easily be accomplished with few special preparations, readers will learn, step-by-step, how to make a deep and meaningful connect with their partner's body. Using a combination of strokes from the most time-honored massage traditions, they will learn to be mindful of where their partner holds stress and tension. As the massage continues, readers will enter into a profound nonverbal dialogue with their partner, learning much from the simple act of contact with another body. All of the techniques are illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Elegant and refined, this book is a perfect gift for a special someone or a friend in love.

The Psychology of the Body, Enhanced

The Psychology of the Body, Enhanced
Author: Elliot Greene
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2020-05-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 128420992X

Prepare your students to appropriately identify, understand, and respond appropriately to the phenomenon of emotional release during massage and bodywork! This new edition continues to provide a crucial basis of knowledge for massage therapy and students regarding the emotional impact of effective massage therapy. With a new, more colorful layout, this new edition has been fully revised to address the latest science around this topic. Furthermore, in-text features aim to help students apply their learning to actual practice as a massage therapist.

Home Massage

Home Massage
Author: Chuck Fata
Publisher: Findhorn Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2011-12-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1844093948

Focusing on its therapeutic properties and capacity to enhance health and intimacy in all relationships, this book demystifies the medium of massage and makes it accessible for everyone in the family. Designed for the nonprofessional with simple step-by-step instructions, it teaches the three principles that make learning massage easy and fun. Also included are ideas for bringing home massage into daily life and how to use these principles to share massage with infants, children, adolescents, spouses, and the elderly. By emphasizing the innate healing power of touch to reduce stress and improve the immune system, this practical manual provides the tools for achieving health, relaxation, and connection with loved ones.

The Neck Connection

The Neck Connection
Author: Mosaraf Ali M. D.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-10
Genre: Neck
ISBN: 9780956902849

Injuries to the neck impair blood flow to the brain and therefore cause numerous symptoms like headache, chronic fatigue, dizziness, fainting, poor immune system, hormonal imbalances, and more. Dr Ali's technique restores the blood flow and helps to cure many symptoms and diseases while creating well-being.

Hands Heal Essentials

Hands Heal Essentials
Author: Diana L. Thompson
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781757584

This abbreviated version of Hands Heal, Third Edition is a practical guide to documentation in wellness massage. It is designed for massage therapists who do not provide therapy that would require physician referrals or insurance billing. Hands Heal Essentials offers wellness charting guidelines for energy work, on-site massage, and relaxation and spa therapies, along with sample completed forms and blank forms. Crucial information on HIPAA regulations is included. A front-of-book CD-ROM includes the blank forms for use in practice, a quick-reference abbreviation list, and a quiz tool to review key concepts. Faculty ancillaries are available upon adoption.

Roll Model

Roll Model
Author: Jill Miller
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
Total Pages: 790
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1628600748

Pain is an epidemic. It prevents you from performing at your best because it robs you of concentration, power, and peace of mind. But most pain is preventable and treatable, and healing is within your grasp. Hundreds of thousands of people around the globe have taken life “by the balls” and circumvented a dismal future of painkillers, surgeries, and hopelessness by using Jill Miller’s groundbreaking Roll Model Method. The Roll Model gives you the tools to change the course of your life in less than 5 minutes a day. You are a fully equipped self-healing organism, and this book will guide you through easy-to-perform self-massage techniques that will erase pain and improve your performance in whatever activities you pursue. The Roll Model teaches you how to improve the quality of your life no matter your size, shape, or condition. Within these pages you will find: • Inspiring stories of people just like you who have altered the course of their lives by using the Roll Model Method • Accessible explanations of how and why this system works based on the science of your body and the physiological effects of rolling • Step-by-step rolling techniques to help awaken your body’s resilience from head to toe so that you have more energy, less stress, and greater performance Whether you’re living with constant discomfort, seeking to improve your mobility, or trying to avoid medication and surgery, this book provides empowering and effective solutions for becoming your own best Roll Model.

Press Here! Massage for Beginners

Press Here! Massage for Beginners
Author: Rachel Beider
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2019-02-26
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1592338720

Relieve pain, alleviate tension, increase relaxation, and recover and prepare for physical activities. Fun, modern illustrations and intuitive organization combined with the expertise of licensed massage therapist Rachel Beider allow you to quickly implement this powerful wellness tool. Massage therapy is a great way to connect and engage with your loved ones, applying healing techniques to reduce pain and tension while increasing relaxation and enjoyment. With this guide, learn how to give a deeply enjoyable therapeutic massage to family members, friends, or oneself. Beautifully illustrated and designed and with easy-to-follow instructions, Massage for Beginners is the perfect guide for learning the fundamentals of giving a really great massage. The Press Here! series offers contemporary takes on traditional hands-on healing practices for a new generation of practitioners. These introductory guides feature easy-to-access organization, clear instructions, and beautiful illustrations of each technique. Other Press Here! topics include reiki, reflexology, and acupressure.