A full-color manual for massage therapists and bodyworkers—a client-centered guide for hands-on techniques, communication skills, treatment protocols, and contraindications
Practical techniques and step-by-step instructions for treating more than 40 conditions
Healing Massage is an indispensable manual for effective, evidence-based treatment. Supplemented with full-color photos and detailed anatomical drawings, this book is a comprehensive resource for professional MTs, students, and home practitioners.
Part 1 details techniques for hand, foot, head and back massage. Part 2 offers an A-Z guide for treating or managing the symptoms of 40+ medical conditions with massage therapy, including:

Repetitive stress injuries;

Chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalopathy;

Constipation and digestive issues;

Scar tissue;

Rotator cuff injury;

Tendonitis;

Whiplash;

Tension headaches; and more

Part 2 also includes background information, clinical insights, contraindications, and detailed massage therapy treatment plans for each condition. WIth emphasis on client-centered care, this book helps manual therapists and bodyworkers do more effective work by understanding underlying causes and learning to apply safe, therapeutic massage techniques within their scope of practice.