Deep Tissue Massage Hands-On Guide for Therapists |
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| Author:
| Johnson, Jane |
| Series title: | Hands-On Guides for Therapists Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-282-95812-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | Human Kinetics Publishers
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $96.00 |
Book Description:
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Deep Tissue Massage describes how to use compressive and stretching techniques in ways that are safe and effective for you and your clients. The reference contains step-by-step guidelines and over 165 color photos, which will help you deliver comfortable and satisfying massages to your clients. Deep Tissue Massage also explains techniques for avoiding overuse of your hands by incorporating the forearms, fists and elbows. Or perhaps you are already skilled in the use of deep tissue...
More DescriptionDeep Tissue Massage describes how to use compressive and stretching techniques in ways that are safe and effective for you and your clients. The reference contains step-by-step guidelines and over 165 color photos, which will help you deliver comfortable and satisfying massages to your clients. Deep Tissue Massage also explains techniques for avoiding overuse of your hands by incorporating the forearms, fists and elbows. Or perhaps you are already skilled in the use of deep tissue massage and are looking to add variety to your existing treatments. If you are a teacher of massage, you may find ideas and alternatives to stimulate debate in the classroom. Whatever your aims, here you will find photographs, tips and tricks to inform and inspire. Whether you are a newly qualified therapist or a therapist with many years of experience, Deep Tissue Massage will be a great companion resource. Discover those techniques and treatment positions that appeal to you, and discard those that you find less helpful. You will find many of these techniques easy to apply and will quickly be able to include them as part of your practice.