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Massage for a Peaceful Pregnancy: A Daily Book for New Mothers and Fathers

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With it’s program of easy-to-learn massage techniques for every phase of childbirth–from the first month to the birth itself, and through full recovery, this is an essential book for any expectant parent. Featuring a lay-flat binding that stays open during massage, the book is ideal for Birthing classes. Inside they will discover drugless techniques for a wide range of problems from morning sickness to lactation stimulation. Every stroke is illustrated with gorgeou… More >>

Massage for a Peaceful Pregnancy: A Daily Book for New Mothers and Fathers

One Year to a Successful Massage Therapy Practice

One Year to a Successful Massage Therapy Practice

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Product Description
One Year to a Successful Massage Therapy Practice is designed for all massage practitioners, whether they are beginning their business or need to revitalize it. This new text utilizes no-cost and low-cost marketing methods in a week-to-week planning format. Sample letters are included where appropriate. Readers are encouraged to be proactive in their business and perform the activities set forth in each chapter, then journal their results. At the end of one y… More >>

One Year to a Successful Massage Therapy Practice

SUPER MASSAGE Simple Techniques for Instant Relaxation

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By the author of the million-seller, The Art of Sensual Massage, this book offers instant results–anywhere and anytime–with easy to learn sequences that provide: Three minute relief from headaches, Three minute relief from neck and shoulder pain, Three minute relief from lower back pain, Four minute relief from insomnia, Five minute after-exercise conditioning, and a ten minute focused–and very powerful–erotic massage Illustrated with hundreds of gorgeous photos… More >>

SUPER MASSAGE Simple Techniques for Instant Relaxation

Hot Stone Massage: A Three Dimensional Approach

Hot Stone Massage: A Three Dimensional Approach

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  • ISBN13: 9780781763271
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Hot Stone Massage: A Three Dimensional Approach, by Leslie Bruder, is a user-friendly, easy-to-follow manual designed to teach professional massage therapists how to give a safe, effective, and artful hot stone massage. The book covers every aspect of administering a hot stone massage including the many types of stones along with their geological origin, equipment and accessories needed, room set up, benefits and precautions, diseases and conditions to avoid,… More >>

Hot Stone Massage: A Three Dimensional Approach

5-Minute Massages: Fingertip Techniques for Over 30 Common Complaints

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  • ISBN13: 9780600614418
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Product Description
These simple-to-learn techniques combine the best of both the Eastern and Western schools of massage therapy, including reflexology, Thai massage, Indian ayurvedic techniques, shiatsu, and acupressure. And they work in as little as five minutes! 160 color photos and detailed pressure point charts take the mystery out of massage, and offer powerful therapies to relieve more than 30 common ailments, from simple sore feet to tennis elbow, from loss of libido to pregnan… More >>

5-Minute Massages: Fingertip Techniques for Over 30 Common Complaints

Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind

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  • ISBN13: 9780892814893
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Product Description
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. Practitioner… More >>

Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind

Practical Horse Massage: Techniques for Loosening and Stretching Muscles

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Practical Horse Massage puts massage techniques and stretching exercises into
perspective and is easy to learn.”–Alaska Horse Journal

“If you’ve ever thought that massage or stretching could benefit your horse, Practical Horse Massage is an easy, but thorough read.”–Horse Illustrated

“Well illustrated with color photographs, the author leaves nothing to chance and makes
sure the reader will understand the various massage procedur… More >>

Practical Horse Massage: Techniques for Loosening and Stretching Muscles

Ethics for Massage Therapists

Ethics for Massage Therapists

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Product Description
This text gives instructors and students a structured format for teaching and learning ethics and standards of practice for massage therapy. Discussion topics include core industry standards of practice, laws, morals, rules, and regulations. It is an ideal textbook for ethics courses in massage therapy programs and prepares students for the ethics questions on the National Certification Exam. The book guides students through the process of putting ethical standards… More >>

Ethics for Massage Therapists

Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy: A Decision Tree Approach

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Present this quick, effective method for assessing and managing common medical conditions! The central tool of this text is the decision tree, a simple flowchart that helps students quickly determine the optimal massage therapy approach for specific medical conditions. A Decision Tree is included for each of the more than 50 conditions discussed in the book, with massage considerations listed for numerous additional conditions in brief. Also unique to this text ar… More >>

Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy: A Decision Tree Approach

Modern Hydrotherapy for the Massage Therapist

Modern Hydrotherapy for the Massage Therapist

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Product Description
This text offers a modern approach to hydrotherapy–the use of water, ice, steam, and hot and cold temperatures to improve or maintain health–as performed by massage therapists. Authored by an experienced massage therapist, this book presents clear, uncomplicated explanations of how hydrotherapy affects the body, and then demonstrates a wide variety of hydrotherapy treatments. The book suggests how massage therapists may use hydrotherapy treatments before and durin… More >>

Modern Hydrotherapy for the Massage Therapist

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