Healing Massage Techniques
| Author | : Frances M. Tappan |
| Publisher | : McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange |
| Total Pages | : 276 |
| Release | : 1980 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 9780835928199 |
Handbook Of Massage
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Handbook of Massage Therapy
| Author | : Mario-Paul Cassar |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : |
This book describes the theory and application of massage techniques, their physiological effects, indications and contraindications, and how massage is therapeutically applied in the treatment of many common conditions.
The Book of Massage
| Author | : Lucinda Liddell |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 586 |
| Release | : 2012-11-20 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 0743211510 |
A beautifully illustrated introductory guide to the healing powers of a massage, from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. 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. 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.
Infant Massage (Fourth Edition)
| Author | : Vimala McClure |
| Publisher | : Bantam |
| Total Pages | : 338 |
| Release | : 2017-07-11 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 0425286673 |
Master the techniques of infant massage and incorporate this joyful and wonderful healing art into your baby’s life with this revised and updated edition. For generations, mothers around the world have known that the soft touch of their hands soothes, calms, and communicates their love to their babies. The latest scientific research confirms that physical affection is vital to the development and wellness of children—easing discomfort, releasing tension, improving sleep, helping premature infants gain weight, even aiding asthmatic children to improve their breathing. Now Vimala McClure, founder of the International Association of Infant Massage, has revised and updated her beloved classic. Inside you’ll find • specific routines tailored to help relieve colic, fever, and chest and nasal congestion • easy-to-follow instructions and photographs demonstrating each step • new information on the benefits of skin-to-skin contact • instructions for premature infants and babies with special needs • lullabies, rhymes, and games to enhance the massage experience • a special chapter dedicated to fathers • compassionate advice for foster and adoptive parents Praise for Infant Massage “Speaking as a pediatrician, the best advice I can give you is to try the techniques described in this book.”–Stephen Berman, M.D., F.A.A.P., former president, American Academy of Pediatrics “What a brilliant way to love and nurture a child! The first connection between parent and child is physical, through the body; by using the techniques Vimala McClure has developed, your parental relationship will be off to a magnificent start.”—Judy Ford, author of Wonderful Ways to Love a Child
Beyond Horse Massage
| Author | : Jim Masterson |
| Publisher | : J.A. Allen |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2011-11 |
| Genre | : Horses |
| ISBN | : 9780851319919 |
In this book, Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006 and 2008 and 2010 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Games competitions, teaches a unique method of equine bodywork, in which the practitioner recognizes and follows the responses of the horse to touch to release tension in key junctions of the body that most affect performance.This practical book with step-by-step instructions, photographs and illustrations is ideally suited to accompany you to the yard/stables, where you can practice the Masterson Method techniques on horses. Expanded chapters with Tips & Techniques, anatomical explanations and examples from Jim's practice help deepen your understanding. A 'quick reference' section will point you to exercises that are specifically suited to your particular discipline, may it be dressage, endurance, eventing, or others in the vast realm of horse sports.
Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques
| Author | : Frances M. Tappan |
| Publisher | : Prentice Hall |
| Total Pages | : 534 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : |
The 4th edition of Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques continues to be an authoritative and comprehensive resource for massage therapy courses. This book lays the theoretical groundwork and provides detailed descriptions of techniques for Western and contemporary massage, Asian bodywork therapy and applications for special populations. Whether you are a licensed massage therapy practitioner, another health-related professional, or simply interested in basic massage therapy techniques, this is the book for you. New to this Edition: Accompanying CD-ROM-provides instructional video of the most common massage techniques to provide readers with a visual aid to accompany chapter content. Includes the Wellness Massage Pyramid which introduces a new model for the understanding the broad scope of massage therapy based on the wellness perspective. End-of-chapter Study Outlines provide students and instructors with useful tools for identifying, understanding and learning the content of each chapter. Chapters on the effects of massage and clinical applications of massage provide extensive documentation of research. New chapters on Hydrotherapy and Thermal Therapy and Asian Bodywork Therapy are included. New Appendix A: 25 Forms of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork provides students a survey of the 25 most important forms of massage and bodywork with sources of additional information.
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.
Massage Notes
| Author | : Ginger Castle |
| Publisher | : F.A. Davis |
| Total Pages | : 307 |
| Release | : 2013-07-12 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0803640595 |
Identifying the information essential to creating an effective client-specific treatment plan has never been easier. This handy resource focuses on assessment as an indispensable tool for massage therapists. With a clear-and-concise writing style, it presents the signs and symptoms associated with the conditions you are most likely to encounter in practice in one easy-to-use reference. Step by step, the author guides you from assessment to treatment, while emphasizing that the role of the massage therapist is not to diagnose a client. Illustrations of the major muscles, trigger points, and pain referral patterns, and charts of common signs and symptoms along with suggested assessments clarify complex concepts.
Equine Massage
| Author | : Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, LMT |
| Publisher | : Turner Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 361 |
| Release | : 2007-05-21 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 0470109696 |
A long-awaited update of the classic equine massage reference Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. It includes: * An introduction to equine anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology * Practical information on stretching and hydrotherapy * Four new chapters covering equine myofascial massage, Equine TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Dysfunction Syndrome, Equine Muscular Compensation Phenomenon, and saddle fitting * A conformation check-up routine * Information about areas of stress specific to each discipline and different massage techniques and routines for different situations Equine massage enhances the performance and quality of life of horses by increasing flexibility, reducing stiffness, improving attitude, and shortening recovery time from injury. In addition to its many health benefits, equine massage strengthens the bond between the horse and his owner, trainer, or groom. Using these techniques, you'll learn to "see" with your hands and sense areas that need special attention. Equine Massage, Second Edition is truly a hands-on guide to proven massage techniques that improve a horse's well-being.
Couple's Massage Handbook
| Author | : Helen Hodgson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 170 |
| Release | : 2016-08-21 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780692762783 |
The Couple's Massage Handbook takes readers from bumbling beginners to passionate pros in no time! This step-by-step guide covers the best tools, oils, music, and locations for giving a massage, including a sequence readers can use to stay focused.
