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The complete guide to massage : a step-by-step guide to achieving the health and relaxation benefits of massage / edited by Mary Biancalana, MS, CMTPT, LMT, CPT.
"With The Complete Guide to Massage, you can use the power of touch to soothe aches and wash away worries. Each page guides you through the time-honored practice with step-by-step instructions and photographs for massaging yourself and others. You'll learn the different strokes and movements within a massage as well as techniques for popular methods, including prenatal massage, Swedish massage, and trigger point therapy."--Amazon.com.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781440594014
- ISBN: 1440594015
- Physical Description: 256 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media, [2016]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-252) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The Fundamentals -- What Is Massage? -- The Importance of Touch -- The Structure of the Human Body -- Getting Started -- Basic Massage Strokes -- Applying the Strokes: Back -- Applying the Strokes: Front -- Understanding and Relieving Stress -- Finding a Professional Therapist -- Self-Massage -- Chair Massage -- Pregnancy and Massage -- Infant Massage -- Sports Massage -- Massage and Aging -- Massage Routines for Symptomatic Relief -- Trigger Point Therapy -- Specialized Massage and Bodywork Techniques.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at James Sprunt Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Sprunt Community College Main Campus | RA 780.5 .C668 2016 (Text) | 34014000668344 | General Collection | Available | - |
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