Main description:

?Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art and Science is a learning tool for a new generation, but it results from years of experience, wisdom, and research on the part of the author and contributing therapists. This pioneering book in massage therapy provides the foundation, guidance, and the know-how that students need to master the essential task of blending art with science. The new Sixth Edition is an all-inclusive text for massage therapy students that moves beyond technique to encompass expanded foundational learning and professional and personal development, massage techniques, and career and practice development. With its logical format, compelling visuals, and dynamic videos, students will gain practical knowledge of the techniques and skills they need to become outstanding massage therapists.
KEY TOPICS: Massage Therapy Profession; History of Massage as a Vocation; Professional and Personal Development; Physical Skills, Fitness, and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist; Ethics and the Therapeutic Relationship; Effects of Massage and Research Literacy; Clinical Applications of Massage; Endangerment Sites, Contraindications, Cautions; Medical Terminology, Goal-Oriented Planning, Documentation; Hygiene, Equipment, Environment; Body Mechanics, Table Skills, General Guidelines; Swedish Massage Techniques; Joint Movements; Full-Body Swedish Massage; Regional Massage Applications-Upper Body; Regional Massage Applications-Lower Body; Hydrotherapy and Temperature Therapies; Special Populations and Adaptations; Spa Treatments; Seated Massage; Myofascial Massage; Trigger Point Therapy; Lymphatic Facilitation; Reflexology; Energy-Based Bodywork; Career Plans and Employment; Private Practice and Finances; Business Ethics.
MARKET: Whether you're a licensed massage therapy practitioner, health related professional, or just interested in basic massage therapy techniques, this is the book for you!

Contents:

PART 1 FOUNDATIONS FOR MASSAGE THERAPY PROFESSIONALS

Massage Therapy Profession
History of Massage as a Vocation
Professional and Personal Development
Physical Skills, Fitness, and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist
Ethics and the Therapeutic Relationship

PART 2 FOUNDATIONS OF PLANNING AND GIVING MASSAGE SESSIONS

Effects of Massage and Research Literacy

Clinical Applications of Massage
Endangerment Sites, Contraindications, Cautions
Medical Terminology, Goal-Oriented Planning, Documentation
Hygiene, Equipment, Environment
Body Mechanics, Table Skills, General Guidelines

PART 3 TAPPAN'S GUIDE TO HEALING MASSAGE

Swedish Massage Techniques
Joint Movements

Full-Body Swedish Massage
Regional Massage Applications-Upper Body
Regional Massage Applications-Lower Body
Hydrotherapy and Temperature Therapies

PART 4 TAPPAN'S GUIDE TO SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

Special Populations and Adaptations
Spa Treatments
Seated Massage

PART 5 TAPPAN'S GUIDE TO CONTEMPORARY MASSAGE AND BODYWORK

Myofascial Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Lymphatic Facilitation
Reflexology
Energy-Based Bodywork

PART 6 FOUNDATIONS OF CAREER AND PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

Career Plans and Employment
Private Practice and Finances
Business Ethics

APPENDICES
Appendix A Organizations and Publications
Appendix B Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Massage Therapists
Appendix C Goal-Oriented Planning
Appendix D Performance Evaluation Forms
Appendix E Intake, Health History, Note Forms
Appendix F References and Additional Resources

INTERACTIVE GLOSSARY
INDEX