Healing Arts Handbook

Product Description The Healing Arts Handbook is one of the most comprehensive, complete, easy to use, professional documents in the massage and bodywork industries. The handbook is an accumulation of work and information from a large group of massage therapists, their clients and supporting staff. In addition, this handbook has received reviews by Massage Magazine, Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins (LWW) experts, and our valued customers. The three lead authors are SPAtacular and the Healing Art Center owner Rick A. Johnson, Sister Rosalinds School Director Pam Latterell and Shiatsu Therapist and Instructor Lyle Schlundt. Chapters in this handbook include: Introduction, Warnings and Precautions, Client Analysis and Testing, Anatomy, Massage and Bodywork Modalities, Case Studies, Appendix, Glossary, Index of Charts and Order Form. This book is appropriate for individuals and schools who want to take an alternative approach to the traditional Swedish routine. In particular, this handbook describes how to integrate Western styles and bodywork together in a treatment session. This innovative technique is described as Healing Arts Protocol and procedures for muscle injuries, pain and dysfunction. Healing Arts Protocol encompasses the techniques of Western massage (e.g., Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy) with Asian methods (e.g., Acupressure and Shiatsu); plus energy work (e.g., aromas, vitamins and minerals) and movement awareness (e.g., coaching). The Healing Arts Handbook is intended for massage and bodywork professionals, trade schools and colleges. This book is an excellent, consolidated reference in preparing for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). This book may also be useful for Physical Therapy Assistant programs and some elective Nursing courses. As a professional, the illustrations and cadaver photos can be useful as references and to explain treatment protocols to patients. The handbook has something for everyone who has the ambition, interest and energy to provide therapeutic massage and bodywork. Review "I found the Healing Arts Handbook to be an excellent resource of information under one cover." -- Lynda Solien-Wolfe LMT, NCTMB, President-Solwolfe Resource Group Inc."I just received my Healing Arts Handbook. WOW, you did a wonderful job! The illustrations are simply the best!" -- Ann Schirck, CMT/LMT/Nationally Certified in Reflexology"The Healing Arts Handbook is easy to understand and comprehensive. I am impressed with the charts and graphics." -- Phillip Mattison, President, Core Products International"The authors bring together serveal disciplines related to the massage profession into a comprehensive and easily accesssible textbook." -- Dr. Susan Clarke, D.C., The Healing Center"This book is a convenient, consolidated reference in preparing for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB)." -- Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins Review TeamI found the Healing Arts Handbook to be an excellent resource of information under one cover. -- Lynda Solien-Wolfe LMT, NCTMB, President-Solwolfe Resource Group Inc. "A business development consultancy specializing in the massage industry."I just received my Healing Arts Handbook. WOW, you did a wonderful job! The illustrations are simply the best! -- Ann Schirck, CMT/LMT/Nationally Certified in ReflexologyThe Healing Arts Handbook is easy to understand and comprehensive. I am impressed with the charts and graphics. -- Phillip Mattison, President, Core Products International From the Publisher For the last six months the Healing Arts Handbook has been discussed in the industry leading Massage Magazine. Last month they published an endorsement letter about our book. Highlights include: * Endorsements as an essential text to any Massage Therapy Program * Detailed information on anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and pathologic conditions * The only textb