Detailed Table of Contents
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: MASSAGE FROM PAST TO PRESENT
LESSON 1-1: THE HISTORY OF MASSAGE
A. Medicine, Magic, and Massage
D. Europe in Darkness and Light
LESSON 1-2: OVERVIEW OF TECHNIQUES, SYSTEMS, AND APPROACHES
A. Broad Categories: Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Therapies
C. Massage or Bodywork Systems
D. Massage and Bodywork Approaches
LESSON 1-3: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN MASSAGE
C. Massage as Part of the American Health Care System
CHAPTER 02: MASSAGE EQUIPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
D. Assessment and Clinical Equipment
F. Massage Tools and Other Supplies
LESSON 2-3: CREATING A COMFORTABLE MASSAGE ENVIRONMENT
F. Accessibility and Functionality
CHAPTER 03: SANITATION, HYGIENE, AND SAFETY
LESSON 3-2: PREVENTING THE TRANSMISSION OF DISEASE
B. Sanitation of the Facility, Equipment, and Supplies
LESSON 3-3: STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
C.Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette
D. Proper Clean-Up of Blood and Body Fluid
E. When to Use Standard Precautions
CHAPTER 04: THE THERAPEUTIC NATURE OF MASSAGE
LESSON 4-1: EVIDENCE-BASED MASSAGE
A. Sources of Massage Knowledge
LESSON 4-2: MASSAGE EFFECTS AND BENEFITS
C. Physiological Effects and Benefits of Massage
D. Psychological Effects and Benefits of Massage
E. Energetic Effects and Benefits of Massage
LESSON 4-3: MASSAGE INDICATIONS
A. Indications for Select Client Populations and Conditions
LESSON 4-4: UNDERSTANDING STRESS AND WELLNESS
CHAPTER 05: MASSAGE CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
B. Regions of Superficial Structures
LESSON 5-2: MEDICATIONS AND MASSAGE
A. Side Effects of Medications
B. Evaluation of Medications in the Application of Massage
LESSON 5-3: MASSAGE CONTRAINDICATIONS
C. Common Conditions that Require Caution
D. Critical Thinking and Contraindications
CHAPTER 06: ETHICS AND THE LAW
LESSON 6-2: CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
A. Commitment to High Quality Care
B. The Inherent Worth of All People
C. Honest Representation of Qualifications
D. Work Within the Limits of Training
F. Respect the Client’s Dignity and Basic Rights
I. Sexual Conduct Is Unethical
J. Honesty in Business and Finances
K. Maintain the Highest Standards of Professional Conduct
A. Education Requirements and Testing
CHAPTER 07: THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
LESSON 7-1: THE POWER OF TOUCH
A. Touch for Life and Development
B. Ethical Professional Touch and Therapist Intent
C. Unethical Unprofessional Touch and Therapist Intent
D. Touch, Intimacy, and Sexual Arousal Responses
LESSON 7-2: PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
E. The Therapist Role During Massage
LESSON 7-3: BOUNDARIES AND THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
E. Awareness of Client Boundaries
F. Establish the Boundaries of the Therapeutic Relationship
G. Boundaries and Dual Relationships
H. External Guidance on Issues Related to the Therapeutic Relationship
LESSON 7-4 BODYMIND FACTORS IN A THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
C. The Bodymind Histories of Clients
LESSON 7-5: MANAGING EMOTIONS IN THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
B. Reasons for Emotional Release During Massage
CHAPTER 08: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
LESSON 8-1: CORE CONCEPTS IN COMMUNICATION
A. Boundaries and Personal Space
C. Learning Styles Differences
D. Differences in Mental Processes (Myers–Briggs Types)
LESSON 8-2: COMMUNICATION BLOCKERS
A. Everyone Views the World Through a Filter
C. Don’t Solve the Problem—Just Listen!
D. Equalizing—When It’s Bad, Let It Be Bad!
LESSON 8-3: ACTIVE COMMUNICATION
D. General Guidelines for Communication with Clients
E. Assertive Communication with Clients
F. General Guidelines for Communication with Health Care Providers
LESSON 8-4: CONFLICT RESOLUTION
C. Attack the Problem and Not Each Other
CHAPTER 09: YOUR MASSAGE CAREER
A. Self-Assessment for Career Planning
LESSON 9-2: WORK AS AN EMPLOYEE
A. Identify and Research Potential Employers
E. Negotiating the Employment Package
F. Meeting and Exceeding the Employer’s Expectations
LESSON 9-3: STARTING A PRIVATE PRACTICE
B. Description of Your Business
CHAPTER 10: FOUNDATION SKILLS FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
LESSON 10-1: OVERVIEW OF A WELLNESS MASSAGE SESSION
F. Use of Specialized Body Support Systems
G. Technique 6: Using Bolsters
A. Technique 7: Simple Draping
B. Technique 8: Range of Motion Draping
D. Technique 10: Draping for the Side-Lying Position
E. Technique 11 & 12: Draping While Moving the Client
LESSON 10-4: OPENING AND CLOSING THE MASSAGE
A. Technique 13: Resting and Holding Strokes
CHAPTER 11: BODY MECHANICS AND SELF-CARE
LESSON 11-1: PREPARE FOR THE DEMANDS OF A MASSAGE CAREER
LESSON 11-2: GOOD BODY MECHANICS
A. General Principles of Good Body Mechanics
B. Body Mechanics in Specific Body Positions
LESSON 11-3: SELF-CARE ON THE JOB
A. Why Are Therapists Injured?
CHAPTER 12: ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT PLANNING, AND DOCUMENTATION FOR A WELLNESS MASSAGE
LESSON 12-1: ASSESSMENT FOR A WELLNESS SESSION
A. Gathering Data for a Wellness Session
A. Understanding Your Palpation Tools
LESSON 12-3: SESSION PLANNING FOR WELLNESS MASSAGE
A. Planning a Customized Wellness Session
LESSON 12-4: INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENTATION
B. General Guidelines for Documenting Sessions
E. Introduction to SOAP Charting
F. Condensed Formats for Documentation of Wellness Sessions
CHAPTER 13: SWEDISH MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
A. Joint Movement: What’s in a Name?
B. Review of Joint Function and Structure
C. Range of Motion, Limits to Movement, and End Feel
D. Cautions When Working with Joints
E. Benefits of Joint Movements
F. Types of Joint Movement Methods
G. Technique 23: Active Joint Movements Paired with Massage
H. Technique 24: Active Assisted Joint Movements
I. Technique 25: Active Resisted Joint Movements
J. Technique 26: Passive Joint Movement Techniques
K. Technique 27: Passive Stretches
LESSON 13-7: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
C. Subtle Factors that Influence Massage
CHAPTER 14: SEATED MASSAGE
LESSON 14-1: INTRODUCTION TO SEATED MASSAGE
A. Advantages of Seated Massage
B. Disadvantages of Seated Massage
C. Seated Massage Environments
D. Onsite Logistics Management
E. Seated Massage as Part of Your Business Model
LESSON 14-2: SEATED MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
A. Adapting Swedish Techniques to Seated Massage
C. Pin and Stretch Adapted for Seated Massage
D. Stretches Adapted for Seated Massage
E. Exploring a Seated Massage Routine
F. Putting It All Together: Exploring a Seated Massage Session
CHAPTER 15: SPA THERAPIES AND OTHER APPROACHES
B. Scope of Practice Considerations
C. An Overview of Spa Therapies
B. The Therapeutic Potential of Aromatherapy
E. Applications of Essential Oils
A. Equipment, Supplies, and Set Up
A. Equipment, Supplies, and Set Up
CHAPTER 16: HYDROTHERAPY
LESSON 16-1: INTRODUCTION TO HYDROTHERAPY
A. Therapeutic Characteristics of Water
LESSON 16-2: HYDROTHERAPY BENEFITS AND EFFECTS
A. Benefits of Using Hydrotherapy Applications in a Massage Practice
B. Effects of Hydrotherapy Applications
LESSON 16-3: HYDROTHERAPY APPLICATIONS
A. General Guidelines for Hydrotherapy Treatments
C. Technique 46: Application of Therapeutic Baths
CHAPTER 17: EASTERN APPROACHES
LESSON 17-1: ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPIES
E. Selected Asian Bodywork Techniques
LESSON 17-2: AYURVEDIC BODYWORK
CHAPTER 18: ENERGETIC APPROACHES
LESSON 18-1: KEY CONCEPTS IN ENERGY MEDICINE
B. The Energetic System of the Body
C. Benefits and Effects of Reiki
A. Basic Principles of Polarity Therapy
D. Benefits and Effects of Polarity
LESSON 18-4: THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
A. Principles of Therapeutic Touch
B. The Practice of Therapeutic Touch
C. Benefits and Effects of Therapeutic Touch
D. Exploration of Therapeutic Touch
CHAPTER 19: ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT PLANNING, AND DOCUMENTATION FOR HEALTH CARE MASSAGE
LESSON 19-1: HEALTH CARE SESSIONS AND THE INTAKE PROCESS
A. Overview of a Health Care Session
B. Aspects of Health Forms Specific to Health Care Massage
C. Aspects of Health Intake Interviews Specific to Health Care Massage
D. Aspects of Post-Session Interview Specific to Health Care Massage
A. Purpose of a Pain Assessment
LESSON 19-3: POSTURE AND GAIT ASSESSMENT
LESSON 19-4: RANGE OF MOTION ASSESSMENT
A. Purpose of Range of Motion Assessment
B. Active Range of Motion Assessment
C. Passive Range of Motion Assessment
D. Resisted Range of Motion Assessment
E. Documentation of Range of Motion Assessment
LESSON 19-5: TREATMENT PLANNING FOR HEALTHCARE MASSAGE
A. Foundations for Treatment Planning in Health Care Massage
CHAPTER 20: MYOFASCIAL AND DEEP TISSUE APPROACHES
LESSON 20-2: MYOFASCIAL TECHNIQUES
A. Effects of Myofascial Techniques
C. Guidelines for the Application of Myofascial Techniques
D. techniques for Working with Myofascia
E. Technique 64: Myofascial Arm Pulling
F. Technique 65: Myofascial Leg Pulling
H. Integration of Myofascial Techniques with Swedish Massage
LESSON 20-3: DEEP TISSUE APPROACHES
A. Effects of Deep Tissue Massage
B. Assessment for Deep Tissue Massage
C. Guidelines for the Application of Deep Tissue Massage
D. Application of Deep Tissue Massage
CHAPTER 21: PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR APPROACHES
LESSON 21-1: PROPRIOCEPTIVE TECHNIQUES
B. The Application of Specific Proprioceptive Techniques
LESSON 21-2: NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY
A. Origins of Neuromuscular Therapy
B. Understanding Trigger Points
C. Guidelines for the Application of Neuromuscular Therapy
CHAPTER 22: MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY AND MASSAGE
LESSON 22-1: FACTORS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY
A. Forces that Create Tissue Loads
C. Risk Factors and Injury Potential
LESSON 22-2: THE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE AND MASSAGE TREATMENT
A. The Acute Stage of the Inflammatory Response
B. Technique 86: Manual Lymphatic Drainage Basics
C. The Repair Stage of the Inflammatory Response
D. The Maturation Stage of the Inflammatory Response
LESSON 22-3: UNDERSTANDING COMMON MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES
D. Injuries to Specific Musculoskeletal Structures
CHAPTER 23: MASSAGE FOR CHRONIC PAIN CONDITIONS AND SELECTED PATHOLOGIES
LESSON 23-1: UNDERSTANDING PAIN
E. Pain Management and Massage
A. Causes and Contributing Factors
LESSON 23-3: RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
A. Causes and Contributing Factors
B. Massage for Rheumatoid Arthritis
A. Causes and Contributing Factors
B. Vascular Headaches: Migraine Headaches
C. Vascular Headaches: Cluster Headaches
F. Traction and Inflammatory Headaches
A. Causes and Contributing Factors
A. Causes and Contributing Factors
CHAPTER 24: MASSAGE FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
LESSON 24-1: MASSAGE FOR ATHLETES
LESSON 24-2: MASSAGE FOR MOTHER AND INFANT
LESSON 24-3: MASSAGE FOR OLDER ADULTS
A. Benefits of Massage for Older Adults
B. Cautions and Contraindications
C. Considerations for Massaging Older Adults
D. Techniques and Session Flow
LESSON 24-4: MASSAGE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE OBESE
A. Benefits of Massage for Obesity
B. Cautions and Contraindications
C. Considerations for Massaging Obese Clients
D. Techniques and Session Flow
LESSON 24-5: MASSAGE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
B. Self-Assessment: What Are My Responses to Disability
LESSON 24-6: MASSAGE FOR END OF LIFE CARE
B. Signs and Symptoms of Approaching Death
C. Considerations for Massage at End of Life
REFERENCE APPENDIX A: HEALTH CARE TERMINOLOGY
Basics of the Musculoskeletal System
REFERENCE APPENDIX B: REFERENCES
REFERENCE APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY
Video Index
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Friction
- Vibration
- Tapotement
- Active Joint Movements Paired With Massage
- Passive Joint Movement Techniques
- Crossed Hand Stretch
- Fascial Spreading
- Fascial Torqueing
- Fascial Cutting
- Fascial Bowing
- Deep Tissue Lengthening Strokes
- Muscle Stripping
- Modified Pin and Stretch
- Muscle Separation
- Massage of the Iliopsoas Muscles
- Static Pressure
- Pincer Compression
- Golgi Tendon Organ Release
- Contract Relax
- Reciprocal Inhibition
- Origin and Insertion Technique
- Muscle Approximation
- Myofascial Arm Pulling
- Passive Stretches
- Spa Draping
- Product Application
- Hot Towel Removal
- Face Massage Routine
- Foot Massage Routine
- Spa Foot Treatment
- Salt Glow
- Dry Brushing
- Cocoon
- Hot Stone Massage – Introduction
- Hot Stone Massage – Basic Techniques
- Hot Stone Massage – Full Body Procedure
Technique Index
- Set Up a Portable Table for a Massage Session
- How to Adjust a Face Cradle
- Proper Handwashing and Hand Decontamination
- Proper Use of Gloves
- Taking a Blood Pressure Reading
- Using Bolsters
- Simple Draping
- Range-of-Motion Draping
- Spa Draping
- Draping for the Side-Lying Position
- Draping While Moving the Client between the Supine and Prone Positions
- Assisting a Client On and Off the Massage Table
- Resting or Holding Strokes
- Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Pursed-Lip Breathing
- Centering
- Grounding
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Friction
- Vibration
- Tapotement
- Active Joint Movements Paired with Massage
- Active-Assisted Joint Movements
- Active-Resisted Joint Movements
- Passive Joint Movement Techniques
- Passive Stretches
- Foot Massage
- Face Massage
- Adapting Swedish Techniques to Seated Massage
- Compression Strokes in Seated Massage
- Pin and Stretch Adapted for Seated Massage
- Seated Massage Stretches
- Wet Room Removal Techniques
- Hot Towel Removal Techniques
- A Sea Salt or Sugar Glow Procedure
- Dry Skin Brushing
- The Loofah Scrub
- A Hot Sheet Wrap Procedure
- Cocoon Exploration
- Reflexology Techniques
- Reflexology Relaxation Routine
- Placement Stone Layouts
- Stone Massage Techniques
- Application of Hydrotherapy Packs
- Application of Therapeutic Baths
- Scotch Hose Application
- Cold Mitt Friction
- Sample Methods from Tuina
- Sample Methods from Shiatsu
- Sample Methods from Thai Massage
- Stimulation of a Marma Point
- Traditional Indian Massage Strokes
- Synchronized Abhyanga Routine
- Indian Head Massage
- Exploration of Polarity for Body Balance
- Polarity for the Coccyx, Navel, and Base of the Occiput
- Polarity Balance of Energy Using Foot and Hand Reflexes
- Exploration of Therapeutic Touch
- Assessment with Active Range of Motion
- Assessment with Passive Range of Motion
- Assessment with Resisted Range of Motion
- Identification of Fascial Restrictions
- Myofascial Arm Pulling
- Myofascial Leg Pulling
- Crossed-Hand Stretch
- Fascial Spreading
- Fascial Torquing
- Fascial Cutting
- Fascial Bowing
- Deep Tissue Lengthening Strokes
- Muscle Stripping
- Modified Pin and Stretch
- Muscle Separation
- Massage of the Iliopsoas Muscles
- Golgi Tendon Organ Release
- Contract-Relax
- Hold-Relax
- Postisometric Relaxation
- Reciprocal Inhibition
- Contract-Relax-Antagonist Contract
- Origin and Insertion Technique
- Muscle Approximation
- Static Compression
- Pincer Compression
- Manual Lymphatic Massage Basics
- Cyriax Crossfiber Friction
- Infant Massage Strokes
Detailed Table of Contents
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: MASSAGE FROM PAST TO PRESENT
LESSON 1-1: THE HISTORY OF MASSAGE
A. Medicine, Magic, and Massage
D. Europe in Darkness and Light
LESSON 1-2: OVERVIEW OF TECHNIQUES, SYSTEMS, AND APPROACHES
A. Broad Categories: Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Therapies
C. Massage or Bodywork Systems
D. Massage and Bodywork Approaches
LESSON 1-3: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN MASSAGE
C. Massage as Part of the American Health Care System
CHAPTER 02: MASSAGE EQUIPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
D. Assessment and Clinical Equipment
F. Massage Tools and Other Supplies
LESSON 2-3: CREATING A COMFORTABLE MASSAGE ENVIRONMENT
F. Accessibility and Functionality
CHAPTER 03: SANITATION, HYGIENE, AND SAFETY
LESSON 3-2: PREVENTING THE TRANSMISSION OF DISEASE
B. Sanitation of the Facility, Equipment, and Supplies
LESSON 3-3: STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
C.Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette
D. Proper Clean-Up of Blood and Body Fluid
E. When to Use Standard Precautions
CHAPTER 04: THE THERAPEUTIC NATURE OF MASSAGE
LESSON 4-1: EVIDENCE-BASED MASSAGE
A. Sources of Massage Knowledge
LESSON 4-2: MASSAGE EFFECTS AND BENEFITS
C. Physiological Effects and Benefits of Massage
D. Psychological Effects and Benefits of Massage
E. Energetic Effects and Benefits of Massage
LESSON 4-3: MASSAGE INDICATIONS
A. Indications for Select Client Populations and Conditions
LESSON 4-4: UNDERSTANDING STRESS AND WELLNESS
CHAPTER 05: MASSAGE CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
B. Regions of Superficial Structures
LESSON 5-2: MEDICATIONS AND MASSAGE
A. Side Effects of Medications
B. Evaluation of Medications in the Application of Massage
LESSON 5-3: MASSAGE CONTRAINDICATIONS
C. Common Conditions that Require Caution
D. Critical Thinking and Contraindications
CHAPTER 06: ETHICS AND THE LAW
LESSON 6-2: CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
A. Commitment to High Quality Care
B. The Inherent Worth of All People
C. Honest Representation of Qualifications
D. Work Within the Limits of Training
F. Respect the Client’s Dignity and Basic Rights
I. Sexual Conduct Is Unethical
J. Honesty in Business and Finances
K. Maintain the Highest Standards of Professional Conduct
A. Education Requirements and Testing
CHAPTER 07: THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
LESSON 7-1: THE POWER OF TOUCH
A. Touch for Life and Development
B. Ethical Professional Touch and Therapist Intent
C. Unethical Unprofessional Touch and Therapist Intent
D. Touch, Intimacy, and Sexual Arousal Responses
LESSON 7-2: PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
E. The Therapist Role During Massage
LESSON 7-3: BOUNDARIES AND THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
E. Awareness of Client Boundaries
F. Establish the Boundaries of the Therapeutic Relationship
G. Boundaries and Dual Relationships
H. External Guidance on Issues Related to the Therapeutic Relationship
LESSON 7-4 BODYMIND FACTORS IN A THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
C. The Bodymind Histories of Clients
LESSON 7-5: MANAGING EMOTIONS IN THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
B. Reasons for Emotional Release During Massage
CHAPTER 08: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
LESSON 8-1: CORE CONCEPTS IN COMMUNICATION
A. Boundaries and Personal Space
C. Learning Styles Differences
D. Differences in Mental Processes (Myers–Briggs Types)
LESSON 8-2: COMMUNICATION BLOCKERS
A. Everyone Views the World Through a Filter
C. Don’t Solve the Problem—Just Listen!
D. Equalizing—When It’s Bad, Let It Be Bad!
LESSON 8-3: ACTIVE COMMUNICATION
D. General Guidelines for Communication with Clients
E. Assertive Communication with Clients
F. General Guidelines for Communication with Health Care Providers
LESSON 8-4: CONFLICT RESOLUTION
C. Attack the Problem and Not Each Other
CHAPTER 09: YOUR MASSAGE CAREER
A. Self-Assessment for Career Planning
LESSON 9-2: WORK AS AN EMPLOYEE
A. Identify and Research Potential Employers
E. Negotiating the Employment Package
F. Meeting and Exceeding the Employer’s Expectations
LESSON 9-3: STARTING A PRIVATE PRACTICE
B. Description of Your Business
CHAPTER 10: FOUNDATION SKILLS FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
LESSON 10-1: OVERVIEW OF A WELLNESS MASSAGE SESSION
F. Use of Specialized Body Support Systems
G. Technique 6: Using Bolsters
A. Technique 7: Simple Draping
B. Technique 8: Range of Motion Draping
D. Technique 10: Draping for the Side-Lying Position
E. Technique 11 & 12: Draping While Moving the Client
LESSON 10-4: OPENING AND CLOSING THE MASSAGE
A. Technique 13: Resting and Holding Strokes
CHAPTER 11: BODY MECHANICS AND SELF-CARE
LESSON 11-1: PREPARE FOR THE DEMANDS OF A MASSAGE CAREER
LESSON 11-2: GOOD BODY MECHANICS
A. General Principles of Good Body Mechanics
B. Body Mechanics in Specific Body Positions
LESSON 11-3: SELF-CARE ON THE JOB
A. Why Are Therapists Injured?
CHAPTER 12: ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT PLANNING, AND DOCUMENTATION FOR A WELLNESS MASSAGE
LESSON 12-1: ASSESSMENT FOR A WELLNESS SESSION
A. Gathering Data for a Wellness Session
A. Understanding Your Palpation Tools
LESSON 12-3: SESSION PLANNING FOR WELLNESS MASSAGE
A. Planning a Customized Wellness Session
LESSON 12-4: INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENTATION
B. General Guidelines for Documenting Sessions
E. Introduction to SOAP Charting
F. Condensed Formats for Documentation of Wellness Sessions
CHAPTER 13: SWEDISH MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
A. Joint Movement: What’s in a Name?
B. Review of Joint Function and Structure
C. Range of Motion, Limits to Movement, and End Feel
D. Cautions When Working with Joints
E. Benefits of Joint Movements
F. Types of Joint Movement Methods
G. Technique 23: Active Joint Movements Paired with Massage
H. Technique 24: Active Assisted Joint Movements
I. Technique 25: Active Resisted Joint Movements
J. Technique 26: Passive Joint Movement Techniques
K. Technique 27: Passive Stretches
LESSON 13-7: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
C. Subtle Factors that Influence Massage
CHAPTER 14: SEATED MASSAGE
LESSON 14-1: INTRODUCTION TO SEATED MASSAGE
A. Advantages of Seated Massage
B. Disadvantages of Seated Massage
C. Seated Massage Environments
D. Onsite Logistics Management
E. Seated Massage as Part of Your Business Model
LESSON 14-2: SEATED MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
A. Adapting Swedish Techniques to Seated Massage
C. Pin and Stretch Adapted for Seated Massage
D. Stretches Adapted for Seated Massage
E. Exploring a Seated Massage Routine
F. Putting It All Together: Exploring a Seated Massage Session
CHAPTER 15: SPA THERAPIES AND OTHER APPROACHES
B. Scope of Practice Considerations
C. An Overview of Spa Therapies
B. The Therapeutic Potential of Aromatherapy
E. Applications of Essential Oils
A. Equipment, Supplies, and Set Up
A. Equipment, Supplies, and Set Up
CHAPTER 16: HYDROTHERAPY
LESSON 16-1: INTRODUCTION TO HYDROTHERAPY
A. Therapeutic Characteristics of Water
LESSON 16-2: HYDROTHERAPY BENEFITS AND EFFECTS
A. Benefits of Using Hydrotherapy Applications in a Massage Practice
B. Effects of Hydrotherapy Applications
LESSON 16-3: HYDROTHERAPY APPLICATIONS
A. General Guidelines for Hydrotherapy Treatments
C. Technique 46: Application of Therapeutic Baths
CHAPTER 17: EASTERN APPROACHES
LESSON 17-1: ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPIES
E. Selected Asian Bodywork Techniques
LESSON 17-2: AYURVEDIC BODYWORK
CHAPTER 18: ENERGETIC APPROACHES
LESSON 18-1: KEY CONCEPTS IN ENERGY MEDICINE
B. The Energetic System of the Body
C. Benefits and Effects of Reiki
A. Basic Principles of Polarity Therapy
D. Benefits and Effects of Polarity
LESSON 18-4: THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
A. Principles of Therapeutic Touch
B. The Practice of Therapeutic Touch
C. Benefits and Effects of Therapeutic Touch
D. Exploration of Therapeutic Touch
CHAPTER 19: ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT PLANNING, AND DOCUMENTATION FOR HEALTH CARE MASSAGE
LESSON 19-1: HEALTH CARE SESSIONS AND THE INTAKE PROCESS
A. Overview of a Health Care Session
B. Aspects of Health Forms Specific to Health Care Massage
C. Aspects of Health Intake Interviews Specific to Health Care Massage
D. Aspects of Post-Session Interview Specific to Health Care Massage
A. Purpose of a Pain Assessment
LESSON 19-3: POSTURE AND GAIT ASSESSMENT
LESSON 19-4: RANGE OF MOTION ASSESSMENT
A. Purpose of Range of Motion Assessment
B. Active Range of Motion Assessment
C. Passive Range of Motion Assessment
D. Resisted Range of Motion Assessment
E. Documentation of Range of Motion Assessment
LESSON 19-5: TREATMENT PLANNING FOR HEALTHCARE MASSAGE
A. Foundations for Treatment Planning in Health Care Massage
CHAPTER 20: MYOFASCIAL AND DEEP TISSUE APPROACHES
LESSON 20-2: MYOFASCIAL TECHNIQUES
A. Effects of Myofascial Techniques
C. Guidelines for the Application of Myofascial Techniques
D. techniques for Working with Myofascia
E. Technique 64: Myofascial Arm Pulling
F. Technique 65: Myofascial Leg Pulling
H. Integration of Myofascial Techniques with Swedish Massage
LESSON 20-3: DEEP TISSUE APPROACHES
A. Effects of Deep Tissue Massage
B. Assessment for Deep Tissue Massage
C. Guidelines for the Application of Deep Tissue Massage
D. Application of Deep Tissue Massage
CHAPTER 21: PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR APPROACHES
LESSON 21-1: PROPRIOCEPTIVE TECHNIQUES
B. The Application of Specific Proprioceptive Techniques
LESSON 21-2: NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY
A. Origins of Neuromuscular Therapy
B. Understanding Trigger Points
C. Guidelines for the Application of Neuromuscular Therapy
CHAPTER 22: MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY AND MASSAGE
LESSON 22-1: FACTORS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY
A. Forces that Create Tissue Loads
C. Risk Factors and Injury Potential
LESSON 22-2: THE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE AND MASSAGE TREATMENT
A. The Acute Stage of the Inflammatory Response
B. Technique 86: Manual Lymphatic Drainage Basics
C. The Repair Stage of the Inflammatory Response
D. The Maturation Stage of the Inflammatory Response
LESSON 22-3: UNDERSTANDING COMMON MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES
D. Injuries to Specific Musculoskeletal Structures
CHAPTER 23: MASSAGE FOR CHRONIC PAIN CONDITIONS AND SELECTED PATHOLOGIES
LESSON 23-1: UNDERSTANDING PAIN
E. Pain Management and Massage
A. Causes and Contributing Factors
LESSON 23-3: RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
A. Causes and Contributing Factors
B. Massage for Rheumatoid Arthritis
A. Causes and Contributing Factors
B. Vascular Headaches: Migraine Headaches
C. Vascular Headaches: Cluster Headaches
F. Traction and Inflammatory Headaches
A. Causes and Contributing Factors
A. Causes and Contributing Factors
CHAPTER 24: MASSAGE FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
LESSON 24-1: MASSAGE FOR ATHLETES
LESSON 24-2: MASSAGE FOR MOTHER AND INFANT
LESSON 24-3: MASSAGE FOR OLDER ADULTS
A. Benefits of Massage for Older Adults
B. Cautions and Contraindications
C. Considerations for Massaging Older Adults
D. Techniques and Session Flow
LESSON 24-4: MASSAGE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE OBESE
A. Benefits of Massage for Obesity
B. Cautions and Contraindications
C. Considerations for Massaging Obese Clients
D. Techniques and Session Flow
LESSON 24-5: MASSAGE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
B. Self-Assessment: What Are My Responses to Disability
LESSON 24-6: MASSAGE FOR END OF LIFE CARE
B. Signs and Symptoms of Approaching Death
C. Considerations for Massage at End of Life
REFERENCE APPENDIX A: HEALTH CARE TERMINOLOGY
Basics of the Musculoskeletal System
REFERENCE APPENDIX B: REFERENCES
REFERENCE APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY
Video Index
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Friction
- Vibration
- Tapotement
- Active Joint Movements Paired With Massage
- Passive Joint Movement Techniques
- Crossed Hand Stretch
- Fascial Spreading
- Fascial Torqueing
- Fascial Cutting
- Fascial Bowing
- Deep Tissue Lengthening Strokes
- Muscle Stripping
- Modified Pin and Stretch
- Muscle Separation
- Massage of the Iliopsoas Muscles
- Static Pressure
- Pincer Compression
- Golgi Tendon Organ Release
- Contract Relax
- Reciprocal Inhibition
- Origin and Insertion Technique
- Muscle Approximation
- Myofascial Arm Pulling
- Passive Stretches
- Spa Draping
- Product Application
- Hot Towel Removal
- Face Massage Routine
- Foot Massage Routine
- Spa Foot Treatment
- Salt Glow
- Dry Brushing
- Cocoon
- Hot Stone Massage – Introduction
- Hot Stone Massage – Basic Techniques
- Hot Stone Massage – Full Body Procedure
Technique Index
- Set Up a Portable Table for a Massage Session
- How to Adjust a Face Cradle
- Proper Handwashing and Hand Decontamination
- Proper Use of Gloves
- Taking a Blood Pressure Reading
- Using Bolsters
- Simple Draping
- Range-of-Motion Draping
- Spa Draping
- Draping for the Side-Lying Position
- Draping While Moving the Client between the Supine and Prone Positions
- Assisting a Client On and Off the Massage Table
- Resting or Holding Strokes
- Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Pursed-Lip Breathing
- Centering
- Grounding
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Friction
- Vibration
- Tapotement
- Active Joint Movements Paired with Massage
- Active-Assisted Joint Movements
- Active-Resisted Joint Movements
- Passive Joint Movement Techniques
- Passive Stretches
- Foot Massage
- Face Massage
- Adapting Swedish Techniques to Seated Massage
- Compression Strokes in Seated Massage
- Pin and Stretch Adapted for Seated Massage
- Seated Massage Stretches
- Wet Room Removal Techniques
- Hot Towel Removal Techniques
- A Sea Salt or Sugar Glow Procedure
- Dry Skin Brushing
- The Loofah Scrub
- A Hot Sheet Wrap Procedure
- Cocoon Exploration
- Reflexology Techniques
- Reflexology Relaxation Routine
- Placement Stone Layouts
- Stone Massage Techniques
- Application of Hydrotherapy Packs
- Application of Therapeutic Baths
- Scotch Hose Application
- Cold Mitt Friction
- Sample Methods from Tuina
- Sample Methods from Shiatsu
- Sample Methods from Thai Massage
- Stimulation of a Marma Point
- Traditional Indian Massage Strokes
- Synchronized Abhyanga Routine
- Indian Head Massage
- Exploration of Polarity for Body Balance
- Polarity for the Coccyx, Navel, and Base of the Occiput
- Polarity Balance of Energy Using Foot and Hand Reflexes
- Exploration of Therapeutic Touch
- Assessment with Active Range of Motion
- Assessment with Passive Range of Motion
- Assessment with Resisted Range of Motion
- Identification of Fascial Restrictions
- Myofascial Arm Pulling
- Myofascial Leg Pulling
- Crossed-Hand Stretch
- Fascial Spreading
- Fascial Torquing
- Fascial Cutting
- Fascial Bowing
- Deep Tissue Lengthening Strokes
- Muscle Stripping
- Modified Pin and Stretch
- Muscle Separation
- Massage of the Iliopsoas Muscles
- Golgi Tendon Organ Release
- Contract-Relax
- Hold-Relax
- Postisometric Relaxation
- Reciprocal Inhibition
- Contract-Relax-Antagonist Contract
- Origin and Insertion Technique
- Muscle Approximation
- Static Compression
- Pincer Compression
- Manual Lymphatic Massage Basics
- Cyriax Crossfiber Friction
- Infant Massage Strokes
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