The The Ethics of Touch: The Hands-on Practitioner's Guide to Creating a Professional, Safe and Enduring Practice
Craniosacral Therapy II: Beyond the Dura
by John E. Upledger
from Eastland Press
Craniosacral Therapy II: Beyond the Dura marks yet another step in understanding the craniosacral system and its significance in the clinic. Building on concepts set forth in his pioneering work Cranioscacral Therapy, Dr. Upledger further explores the anatomical and physiological bases and clinical implications of several important aspects of the craniosacral system.
The first chapter looks at the cranial nerves and how they can be effectively influenced by craniosacral therapy. In the second chapter, the author, through words and pictures, dissects the fascial anatomy of the neck from the perspective of the craniosacral system. Chapter 3 scrutinizes the temporomandibular joint and TMJ syndrome. The final chapter focuses on those concepts and discoveries which have unfolded in Dr. Upledger's clinical practice since the publication of his first book.
Rounding out this volume is an extensive glossary of technical terms and concepts related to the theory and practice of craniosacral therapy.
Clinical Massage Therapy: Assessment and Treatment of Orthopedic Conditions (Massage Therapy Series)
by Steven E Jurch
from Career Education
Jurch’s Clinical Massage is designed to outline the principles and foundational understanding of assessing and treating orthopedic injury or dysfunction through massage therapy. The text follows an anatomic region approach, covering surface anatomy and muscle groups before presenting a comprehensive review of the most often presenting orthopedic dysfunctions or conditions. Each dysfunction or condition is reviewed with a consistent diagnostic checklist, a stepped treatment program, and relevant “clinical pearls”. The learning aids throughout the text, along with the reader-friendly writing style, create a highly-effective learning system for understanding the concepts of clinical massage.
A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology
by Ruth Werner
from Williams & Wilkins
...includes information on conditions of the skin and of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems... explains how to form treatment plans & take medical history,
Massage Therapy: Theory and Practice
by Jean E. Loving
from Prentice Hall
This comprehensive theory and practice texts covers an array of difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. It is the ideal review tool for massage therapy students and practitioners who wish to certify and join the American Massage Therapy Association and for those preparing for the National Certification Exam. The book presents clear and succinct coverage of the philosophy and history of massage, effects and benefits, equipment and safety, massage strokes and movements, and laws and ethics. Case studies, and review questions are also included. Massage therapy students and practitioners.
Reflexology, the Safe Alternative
by Frederick E. Rittenhouse
from 1st Books Library
Helping Your Health with Pointed Pressure Therapy
The Little Baby Massage Book - Complete with Acupressure and Aromatherapy to give the gift of love and touch to your baby
by Linda, E Larson
from Misty Publishing
A user-friendly educational text, beautifully illustrated, photographed and diagramed for people from all ages and walks of life to learn pediatric (baby) massage. The techniques in this book are a combination of Chinese TUINA - Acupressure (from the Jiang-Su Provincial Hospital Nanjing, CHINA Pediatrics Dept.), Swedish and Indian massage. Various QI or energy movements that can be used for the relief of colic, digestive disorders, fussy babies, increasing the production of ACTH (Adrenocorticotrophic) Hormones and many more. There is an entire chapter dedicated to the study of aromatherapy essential oils and botanicals. You will learn how to mix your own aromatherapy massage oils, "Aromatreats" with home safety tips while learning other uses for your essential oils. Meditations for new mothers are some of the other valuable and infomative tips that you will find in this rich enjoyable text combined with great knowledge. Through touch and an open mind...we can learn to bring Ancient Healing into a Modern World. A Bridge to a New Era. Enjoy reading with "The Little Baby Massage Book"
Reflexology Today: The Stimulation of the Body's Healing Forces through Foot Massage
by Doreen E. Bayly
from Healing Arts Press
Stimulating the body's healing forces through massage of the reflex areas of the feet helps to increase blood circulation and relax tension in the nervous system. Reflexology encourages the whole body to renew itself so that all processes are working in harmony. As a diagnostic tool, reflexology reveals, by the tenderness of different parts of the foot, what organs or areas of the body are in a state of disorder.Â
Provides a list of ailments that respond to reflexology, including glaucoma, migraine, liver disease, cataracts, asthma, neuritis, shingles (herpes zoster), arthritis, and sinus trouble. And by stimulating the nervous and vascular systems, reflexology can do much to retard the ageing process.
Ko Mere 'e te Ta'unga Maoro (Ko Mere e te taunga maoro)
Reader for children in Cook Islands Mäori. - "First published in the Tupu series as `O Mele ma le fofö"--Cover verso. - "Also available in Niuean, Sämoan, Tokelauan and Tongan"--Cover verso. - Published for the Ministry of Education. - Notes for teachers (item no. 26614) also available. - Mele watches Grandma as she performs her traditional massage on her Mum's foot, and Mrs Rata's arm using the coconut oil. Grandma has sore feet walking Mele home from school. Mele pulls out the coconut oil and gives Grandma a nice soothing massage. Suggested level: junior, primary. ISBN 0478266103 (pbk.) : Gratis to schools 26610 Distributed in the Pacific by Read Pacific, Box 15339, New Lynn, Auckland, N.Z.
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