Books about Massage Therapy:
for Students and Practitioners

1. Milady's Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage (1999)
2. Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques: Classic, Holistic and Emerging Methods (1998)
3. The Art of Massage: A Practical Manual for the Nurse, the Student and the Practitioner (1997)
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4. Quick Reference Dictionary for Massage Therapy and Bodywork (2005-03)
5. Basic Clinical Massage Therapy: Integrating Anatomy and Treatment (2003)
6. The Balanced Body A Guide to Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy (2002)
7. Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage (1999)
8. Beard's Massage (1997)
9. Massage Therapy: Theory and Practice (1999)
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10. The History of Massage: An Illustrated Survey from around the World (2002)
11. Job's Body: A Handbook for Bodywork (2003)
12. Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques (2002)
13. Therapeutic Massage : A Scientific Approach (2000)
14. The Endless Web : Fascial Anatomy and Physical Reality (1996)
15. Travell and Simons' Trigger Point Flip Charts (1996)
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Milady's Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage
by Mark F. Beck

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Book Description
Comprehensive and easy-to-read, this newly updated edition focuses on the essential information needed to start a career as a massage professional. Students will gain an understanding of the body and its functions and learn massage techniques and therapeutic skills, including specialized massage such as prenatal massage, massage during labor, lymph massage, neuromuscular therapy, reflexology, and more. Skills for client-therapist relations, communications, and promotions complete this well-rounded text to ensure a successful massage business. Recognized as a recommended resource by the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork, Milady's Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage features over 700 richly illustrated drawings and updated and expanded anatomy tables.

Reader Review
We are currently using this textbook and are very pleased., November 1, 1999
Reviewer: Therapeutic Bodyworks (stbodywork@aol.com) from Indiana
The text is comprehensive and is the best on the market today. Beck really does a great job. Massage therapy is a tricky thing to teach on paper.

Table of Contents
The History and Advancement of Therapeutic Massage. Massage: A Historical Overview. Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage. Professional Esthetics. Human Anatomy, and Physiology. Histology. Organization of the Human Body. System One: The Integumentary System (The Skin). System Two: The Skeletal System. System Three: The Muscular System. System Four: The Circulatory System. System Five: The Nervous System. System Six. The Endocrine System. System Seven: The Respiratory System. System Eight: The Digestive System. System Nine: The Excretory System. System Ten: The Reproductive System. Massage Practice. The The Effects, Benefits, Indication, and Contradictions of Massage. Equipment and Products. Sanitary Practices. The Consultation. Classification of Massage movements. Application of Massage Technique. Procedures for Complete Body Massages. Face and Scalp Massage. Hydrotherapy. Massage for Nursing and Health Care. Athletic/Sports Medicine. Specialized Techniques. Therapeutic Exercise. Building a Successful Business. Massage Business Administration. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

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Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques: Classic, Holistic and Emerging Methods (3rd Edition)
by Frances M. Tappan, Patricia J., Phd Benjamin

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This pioneering text in massage therapy provides basic information on the art and science of effective healing massage techniques in quick-learn, easy-to-understand terms. This leading book contains a thorough description of both Eastern and Western massage skills and explains the effects of massage in physiological as well as holistic perspectives. Also included are self-evaluation sheets and sample health history forms. A functional second color has been added to this edition to help highlight massage techniques. The perfect guide for physical therapists, massage therapists, health related professionals, and anyone interested in massage therapy

Reader Review
Highly Recommended book on massage therapy, April 26, 2000
Reviewer: sabs77 from Los Angeles, CA
Excellent choice for the student (or practitioner)of massage therapy. Great as a reference guide to follow up on lessons formally learned in school. Very well organized and carefully explained techniques. Good use of illustrations. Very helpful bibliography for further study on every topic covered. .

Table of Contents
1. Introduction.
2. History of Massage.
3. Effects, Benefits, and Indications.
4. Contraindications and Endangerment Sites.
5. General Principles for Giving Massage.
II. CLASSIC WESTERN MASSAGE.
6. Classic Western Massage Techniques.
7. Passive Joint Movements.
8. Classic Full-Body Massage.
9. Applications to Parts of the Body.
III. CONTEMPORARY MASSAGE AND BODYWORK.
10. Balancing Energy with Polarity Therapy.
11. Myofascial Techniques.
12. Trigger Points.
13. Manual Lymph Drainage.
14. Foot Reflexology.
IV. ASIAN BODYWORK TRADITIONS.
15. Finger Pressure to Acupuncture Points.
16. Amma: Traditional Japanese Massage.
17. Shiatsu: An Overview.
18. Jin Shin Do.
V. APPLICATIONS OF MASSAGE.
19. Sports and Fitness.
20. Mother and Child.
21. Workplace Wellness.
22. Mental and Emotional Wellness.
23. Healthy Aging.
24. Terminally Ill and Dying.
25. Massage in Medical Settings.
26. The Art of Healing Touch by Frances Tappan.
VI. SUPPLEMENTAL LEARNING MATERIALS.
Appendix A: Summary Chart Comparing Approaches of Hoffa, McMillan and Mennell.
Appendix B: Organizations and Publications.
Appendix C: States That License Massage Therapists.
Appendix D: Performance Evaluation.
Appendix E: Health History Forms for Massage Therapy.
Glossary.
Bibliography.

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The Art of Massage: A Practical Manual for the Nurse, the Student & the Practitioner
by John Harvey Kellogg

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Partial Contents: History of massage; Structures especially concerned in massage; Parts to be especially studied by the masseur; Physiological effects of massage; Therapeutic applications of massage; Procedures of massage; Joint movements; Massage of special regions; Special methods of Zablodowski & Metzger; The Rest-Cure; Rules relating to massage; Correct use of terms; General physiology of the muscles, their names, nerve supply & actions; Massage in the treatment of fractures; Mobilization of joints; Special movements & breathing exercises; The Schott method.

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