Massage Mastery: From Student to Professional (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series) 1st Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780781780179
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0781780179
• Author: Anne Williams BFA

This comprehensive introductory massage text is organized into 24 chapters that cover the key areas addressed in massage programs of 500 to 1200 hours in length. Topics inside the chapters are structured to allow for manageable reading assignments that build a student’s sense of accomplishment and motivation. Written and designed for today’s adult learner, the book offers a broad discussion of foundation massage with appropriate depth for a beginning student progressing to an entry-level professional. It also contains new topics that are necessary to prepare today’s adult learners for successful massage careers. (Note: It does not cover anatomy and physiology, as A&P is best thoroughly covered in a separate textbook.) A helpful appendix on health care terminology, a comprehensive massage glossary, and a robust set of ancillary materials complete the package. The companion Study Guide contains topic-specific Rubrics, Learning Contracts, and a variety of exercises and activities for students.

Table of contents:

Part I: Theory-Focused Topics Massage from Past to Present

Topic 1-1: The History of Massage

Topic 1-2: Overview of Techniques, Systems, and Approaches

Topic 1-3: Contemporary American Massage Massage Equipment and Environmental Considerations

Topic 2-1: Massage Equipment

Topic 2-2: Lubricants

Topic 2-3: Creating a Comfortable Massage Environment Sanitation, Hygiene, and Safety

Topic 3-1: Disease

Topic 3-2: Preventing the Transmission of Disease

Topic 3-3: Universal Precautions

Topic 3-4: The Safety Plan The Therapeutic Nature of Massage

Topic 4-1: Evidenced-Based Massage

Topic 4-2: Massage Effects and Benefits

Topic 4-3: Massage Indications

Topic 4-4: Understanding Stress and Wellness Massage Cautions & Contraindications

Topic 5-1: Areas of Caution

Topic 5-2: Medications and Massage

Topic 5-3: Massage Contraindications Ethics & the Law

Topic 6-1: Ethics

Topic 6-2: Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

Topic 6-3: Massage Law The Therapeutic Relationship

Topic 7-1: The Power of Touch

Topic 7-2: Psychological Factors in the Therapeutic Relationship

Topic 7-3: Boundaries and the Therapeutic Relationship

Topic 7-4: Bodymind Factors in a Therapeutic Relationship

Topic 7-5: Managing Emotions in the Therapeutic Relationship Professional Communication

Topic 8-1: Core Concepts in Communication

Topic 8-2: Communication Blockers

Topic 8-3: Active Communication

Topic 8-4: Conflict Resolution Your Massage Career

Topic 9-1: Your Career Plan

Topic 9-2: Work as an Employee

Topic 9-3: Starting a Private Practice

PART II: TECHNIQUE-FOCUSED TOPICS Foundation Skills for Therapeutic Massage

Topic 10-1: Overview of a Wellness Massage Session

Topic 10-2: Positioning

Topic 10-3: Draping

Topic 10-4: Opening and Closing the Massage Body Mechanics and Self Care

Topic 11-1: Prepare for the Demands of a Massage Career

Topic 11-2: Good Body Mechanics

Topic 11-3: Self-Care on the Job Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Documentation for Wellness Massage

Topic 12-1: Assessment for a Wellness Session

Topic 12-2: Palpation

Topic 12-3: Session Planning for Wellness Massage

Topic 12-4: Introduction to Documentation Swedish Massage Techniques

Topic 13-1: Effleurage

Topic 13-2: Petrissage

Topic 13-3: Friction

Topic 13-4: Vibration

Topic 13-5: Tapotement

Topic 13-6: Joint Movements

Topic 13-7: Putting it all Together Seated Massage

Topic 14-1: Introduction to Seated Massage

Topic 14-2: Seated Massage Techniques Spa Therapies and Other Approaches

Topic 15-1: Spa Therapies

Topic 15-2: Aromatherapy

Topic 15-3: Reflexology

Topic 15-4: Stone Massage Hydrotherapy

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