| Description |
323 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Contents |
Section 1. Massage and society -- Section 2. Identifying the 'legitimacy' of massage as a therapy -- Section 3. The professional therapist -- Section 4. Preparation for practice -- Section 5. Initial client contact -- Section 6. The massage treatment : hands on -- Section 7. Pregnancy, the infant and massage -- Glossary -- Index |
| Summary |
"Foundations of Massage 2nd edition is an exciting textbook which completely examines the fundamentals and practice of massage. This invaluable resource prepares the student for clinical practice by presenting through step-by-step techniques and treatment required to become a successful massage therapist. Thoroughly revised, this new edition now includes chapters with key terms and objectives then concludes with review questions. A new comprehensive glossary provides readers with definitions for terms that may be unfamiliar to them. Authored by a team of academics from Australia?s largest natural medicine school. This book will undoubtedly provide a solid foundation for the study of massage." - product description |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Previous ed.: Principles and philosophies of massage : Fortitude Valley, Qld. : Australian College of Natural Medicine, 2002 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Alternative medicine.
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Therapeutics, Physiological.
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Massage -- Technique.
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Massage -- Philosophy.
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| Author |
Tuchtan, Charles C.
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Tuchtan, Vicki M
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Stelfox, David P
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| ISBN |
072953734X : |
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9780729537346 |
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