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1. Deep Tissue Massage, Revised: A Visual Guide to Techniques
2. A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational)
3. Encyclopedia of Thai Massage
4. Thai Massage: Sacred Body Work (Avery Health Guides)
5. Plain & Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Certification (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational)
6. Thai Yoga Massage: A Dynamic Therapy for Physical Well-Being and Spiritual Energy
7. Five Elements, Six Conditions: A Taoist Approach to Emotional Healing, Psychology, and Internal Alchemy
8. Self-Massage for Athletes
9. Thai Massage Manual: Natural Therapy for Flexibility, Relaxation, and Energy Balance
10. Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind
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Deep Tissue Massage, Revised: A Visual Guide to Techniques
Authors: Art Riggs. Paperback, 304 pagesPublisher: North Atlantic Books Publication Date: 2007-06-05 Edition: 1 Revised Reviews :
Featuring more than 250 photographs and 50 anatomical drawings, Deep Tissue Massage is the standard guide to the essentials of touch, biomechanics, and positioning options for a multitude of strategies to treat all major conditions encountered in a bodywork practice. The book is divided into three sections. “Fundamentals” covers basic skills of palpation, explaining the deeper layers of the body and presenting detailed instruction on working with these layers to release tension. This section gives clear information on the proper use of knuckles, fist, forearms, and elbows in preventing injury to the therapist. “Strategies” offers more precise protocols and treatment plans for the entire body with emphasis on client positioning options to stretch muscles rather than just kneading tissues. “Caveats” details areas in which the practitioner needs to exercise caution. Deep Tissue Massage presents a wealth of information in a way the therapist can immediately utilize. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and includes a preface to the new edition, a foreword, an index, a Suggested Reading list, and extended sections on integrating deep-tissue massage into bodywork practice and the psychology of treating injuries....
$29.95
New Price: $17.76
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A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational)
Authors: Ruth Werner. Hardcover, 740 pagesPublisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publication Date: 2008-01-01 Edition: Fourth Edition Reviews :
The best-selling pathology textbook for massage therapy is now in its Fourth Edition. The book presents detailed information on the etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. ...
$57.95
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Encyclopedia of Thai Massage
Authors: C. Pierce Salguero. Paperback, 250 pagesPublisher: Findhorn Press Publication Date: 2004-10-01 Reviews :
Drawing from Thai history, cultural studies, Buddhist religion, and yogic practices, as well as a modern understanding of anatomy and physiology, this book finally bridges the gap between the theory and practice of Thai massage. ...
$24.95
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Thai Massage: Sacred Body Work (Avery Health Guides)
Authors: Ananda Apfelbaum. Paperback, 288 pagesPublisher: Avery Publication Date: 2004-01-05 Reviews :
A uniquely relaxing yet energizing way to achieve balance and healing. Traditional Thai massage is a dynamic yet comparatively little-known form of bodywork that combines elements of acupressure, stretching, reflexology, the application of herbal compresses, prayer, and meditation. This therapy has benefits for anyone-young or old, active or inactive, healthy or not. Sometimes called "lazy man's yoga," it stretches the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances the flow of energy throughout the body to promote healing and well-being. Thai Massage provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions that enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy (with a partner) at home. It also explains the history and philosophy behind the techniques and discusses their connections with Buddhist thought and practice, yoga, Ayurveda, the body's energy lines, and acupressure. It is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit....
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Plain & Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Certification (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational)
Authors: Laura Allen. Paperback, 224 pagesPublisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publication Date: 2005-06-01 Reviews :
Written in plain, simple language, this book is a great study guide for massage therapists taking National Certification Examinations or state or local exams. The author restates the topics and concepts covered on the National Exams in a straightforward way for easy retention and comprehension. The text emphasizes memorization and repetition as effective study methods and includes test-taking tips, positive affirmations, and cartoons to ease apprehension about the exam. End-of-chapter practice questions help readers review material. A back-of-book CD-ROM contains three complete practice tests so students can practice taking exams and test their knowledge. ...
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‘Hole in One’ Instead of ‘Hole in the Wall’ Office? Perfect your golf game in spite of rain and lightning, crowded links or a schedule that keeps you traveling. This interactive, on-line golf game can hone your skills for multi-player tournaments. [PRWEB Jun 24, 2005]
Funeral Counseling and Online Memorials; Add Arrows to DCIS Alliance Quiver The Death Care Internet Services Alliance announced today that two very powerful sources for consumer information and services have joined its rapidly expanding base of Internet Death Care service organizations. Funeral Counseling, a non-profit charitable organization and Memorial Link.Com, a creator of online memorials and tributes have become a part of a rapidly expanding and growing death care industry and Internet force being created under the moniker The Death Care Internet Services All
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Thai Yoga Massage: A Dynamic Therapy for Physical Well-Being and Spiritual Energy
Authors: Kam Thye Chow. Paperback, 160 pagesPublisher: Healing Arts Press Publication Date: 2004-03-09 Reviews :
A paperback edition with DVD featuring a unique massage therapy that combines stretching, breath work, assisted yoga postures, and pressure point therapy • Text includes more than 125 black-and-white photographs of instructional postures • DVD features author demonstrating techniques for performing a one-hour massage In the temples of Thailand many centuries ago, a dynamic bodywork therapy based on yoga, ayurveda, and the martial arts was born. In this unique healing system of Thai Yoga Massage, the practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body’s energy lines and pressure points. Together these actions result in a treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system, and balances the body energetically. In this paperback edition of Thai Yoga Massage, Kam Thye Chow not only leads readers through every aspect of this ancient bodywork therapy using more than 125 detailed, step-by-step photographs, but he also demonstrates the techniques for performing a one-hour massage in the accompanying DVD. Kam Thye Chow is one of the world’s foremost practitioners and has taught massage in Thailand and throughout Europe and North America. With this text and DVD set, his personal training is now available for those who wish to see the techniques demonstrated live as a complement to the points discussed in the text....
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Five Elements, Six Conditions: A Taoist Approach to Emotional Healing, Psychology, and Internal Alchemy
Authors: Gilles Marin. Paperback, 232 pagesPublisher: North Atlantic Books Publication Date: 2006-12-05 Reviews :
Taoism and the use of the five elemental forces of nature for healing, says Gilles Marin, are esoteric, understandable only through daily experience with a knowledgeable mentor. Marin’s 25 years of clinical practice teaching the ancient Taoist method of Chi Nei Tsang, which uses hands-on techniques and Taoist meditations to help clients heal, uniquely qualifies him for the task. Five Elements, Six Conditions shows how simple and practical the ancient Taoist healing principles are and how effectively they deepen all methods of healing, including modern medical approaches. Step-by-step, he shows how to work with instead of against the body, whereby healing becomes not only possible but inevitable. His clear language, along with color-coded maps and diagrams, enables readers to understand the alchemical principles formed and refined over hundreds of years. Each chapter includes specific exercises and meditations to help anyone integrate the essence of the teaching and develop at the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels....
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Self-Massage for Athletes
Authors: Rich Poley. Perfect Paperback, 176 pagesPublisher: Two Hand Press, LLC Publication Date: 2006-12-01 Edition: 1st Reviews :
Massage away your aches and pains. Self-Massage for Athletes will have you feeling better fast by showing you how to apply the same strokes and techniques used by professional massage therapists. With chapters on acupressure, trigger point therapy, shower massage, and more. Clearly written and beautifully photographed, this handy guide is your invitation to join the millions of active people who already use self-massage to improve the way they feel and perform. Complete with more than 100 photos, 176 pages, and index....
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Thai Massage Manual: Natural Therapy for Flexibility, Relaxation, and Energy Balance
Authors: Maria Mercati. Paperback, 144 pagesPublisher: Sterling Publication Date: 2005-08-28 Reviews :
Thai Massage is the touch that enhances health, happiness, and wholeness--and with more than 150 expertly demonstrated sequences unfolding on these pages, everyone can enjoy its benefits.
Sometimes called "yoga in action," Thai massage has worked its relaxing wonders for more than 1,000 years. Explore its secrets with a detailed program that includes ten complete lessons, each concentrating on a particular part of the body. Like other forms of massage, it employs a flowing sequence of stretches, but instead of using only your fingers, pressure is applied with the thumbs, palms, elbows, knees, and feet. Full-color photographs of every move match still shots with superimposed artwork that indicate the direction of the movements. Each technique is clearly explained and its benefits--from improved flexibility to increased vitality--detailed.
"All of the techniques are shown in sharp color photographs that are pleasing to the eye. Descriptions of the techniques are clear."--Massage Therapy Journal.
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Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind
Authors: Harish Johari. Paperback, 160 pagesPublisher: Healing Arts Press Publication Date: 1996-07-01 Reviews :
Ayurvedic Massage is the first book on the subject, and the first new massage therapy introduced to the West since shiatsu. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. Ayurvedic massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves. Practitioners concentrate on the marmas, subtle energy points that respond to gentle physical manipulation, and work with the needs of the different body types. The author guides both the novice and experienced practitioner through each step in the full body massage and explains which oils work best for particular body types. • Includes massage techniques for expectant mothers and their babies. • Outlines techniques and natural remedies for treating specific disorders, including arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and insomnia. • Offers a complete guide to the traditional forty-day beauty treatment as practiced in India, and includes recipes for massage oils, facial creams, and beautifying clay baths. ...
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Travel Sentry™ Growth Takes Off In Less than Two Years Security Solutions Company Credits Success To Distribution and America’s Desire to Travel In less than two years, more than ten (10) million Travel Sentry™ Certified locks have hit the marketplace, increasing the company’s visibility and confirming that travelers do want to lock their luggage. Recognized and accepted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the locks are being snatched up by business and family travelers alike. The company estimates that by the end of 2005, more than fifteen (15) million locks will be in the hands of traveler
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Wash Away Environmental Pollution From Skin Smog and all that comes with it, heat and humidity run havoc to the skin on a daily basis. Ordinary cleansers cannot do the work of totally clearing environmental pollution sitting on top of our skin. [PRWEB Jul 14, 2005]
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