Massage therapy : what it is and how it works

Author

• Schenkman, Steven

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Clifton Park, N.Y: Cengage Learning, 2010

Language

English

ISBN

9781418012335

Series

Subject(s)

• MASSAGE-THERAPEUTICS

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 415-419. Index: p. 437-450

Abstract

Defines and describes the depth, scope and universe of practice of the rapidly expanding profession of massage therapy. Highlights include: case histories that showcase, demonstrate, and differentiate practice by first-, second-, and third-paradigm practitioners; an in-depth discussion and demonstration of how each of twenty-six modalities presented primarily treats and affects one of the four layers of the energy/matter continuum of the mind-body complex.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xiv, 450 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Section I. Massage Therapy: What It Is. 1. Introduction to the Three Paradigms of Practice. 2. First Paradigm - Relaxation and Stress Reduction. 3. Second Paradigm - Remediation, Therapy and Pain Relief. 4. Third Paradigm - Holistic Integration. Section II. Massage Therapy: How it Works. 5. History and Evolution of Massage Therapy and Bodywork. 6. The Continuum of the Four Massage Therapy and Bodywork Levels. 7. The Somatic Level of the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Continuum. 8. Somato-Psychic Layer of the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Continuum 9. The Bioenergetic Layer of the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Continuum 10. The Energetic Layer of the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Continuum 11. Practice Settings: A Day in the Life of a Massage Therapist. 12. Massage Therapy within the Larger Healthcare/Well Being Team.

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