Massage Mastery: From Student to Professional
DIGITAL EDITION 2020
Massage Mastery is a comprehensive introductory massage textbook first published in print (2013) by Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins and written by Anne Williams. Twenty-four clear, easy-to-follow chapters are broken into manageable reading assignments that explore all the key areas that are typically addressed in most massage programs. In addition to traditional massage therapy topics, you’ll find several new and emerging topics that are essential in preparing today’s adult learners for successful massage careers. This digital edition is affordable, includes video, and is accessible on any mobile device.
Massage Mastery Online offers significant discounts to schools adopting this text for their massage training programs. The Massage Mastery Online learning platform allows schools to enroll their students in cohorts and track student progress. This is an invaluable feature for schools that wish to offer this material as part of online learning. School administrators can click here to request a free review copy and pricing information.
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Chapter 00: Welcome to Massage Mastery
Chapter 01: Massage from Past to Present
Chapter 02: Massage Equipment and Environmental Considerations
Chapter 03: Sanitation, Hygiene, and Safety
Chapter 04: The Therapeutic Nature of Masage
Chapter 05: Massage Cautions and Contraindications
Chapter 06: Ethics and the Law
Chapter 07: The Therapeutic Relationship
Chapter 08: Professional Communication
Chapter 09: Your Massage Career
Chapter 10: Foundation Skills for Therapeutic Massage
Chapter 11: Body Mechanics and Self-Care
Chapter 12: Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Documentation for a Wellness Massage
Chapter 13: Swedish Massage Techniques
Chapter 14: Seated Massage
Chapter 15: Spa Therapies and Other Approaches
Chapter 16: Hydrotherapy
Chapter 17: Eastern Approaches
Chapter 18: Energetic Approaches
Chapter 19: Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Documentation for Health Care Massage
Chapter 20: Myofascial and Deep Tissue Approaches
Chapter 21: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Approaches
Chapter 22: Musculoskeletal Injury and Massage
Chapter 23: Massage for Chronic Pain Conditions and Selected Pathologies
Chapter 24: Massage for Special Populations
Reference Appendix A: Health Care Terminology
Reference Appendix B: References
Reference Appendix C: Glossary
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