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Body Massage for Holistic Therapists completely covers the required knowledge for the VTCT Certificate in Swedish Massage and the VTCT and ITEC Dilpomas in Body Massage. It is also an excellent text for practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge of body massage.
| ISBN |
9780748776542 |
| Author |
Francesca Gould |
| Number of pages |
256 |
| Cover |
Paperback |
| Publication Date |
2007 |
| Brand |
Nelson Thornes |
| Model Number |
03974 |
| In Stock |
Yes |
Product Description
Taking a practical, workbook approach, this book will encourage students to thoroughly understand the benefits and theory of massage while helping them acquire the most current and essential techniques and skills.
This new text includes:
Specially commissioned photographs that provide a step-by-step demonstration of how a full body massage routine is developed.
Illustrations for colouring and labelling to engage students and assist them with the underpinning knowledge of anatomy & physiology.
Tasks to help students build a portfolio of evidence and multiple-choice questions to help them with exam preparation.
Contents
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Massage
Chapter 2 - Body Systems and the Effects of Massage
Chapter 3 - Consultation and Planning of Treatment
Chapter 4 - Massage Techniques and Preparing for Massage Treatment
Chapter 5 - The Body Massage Routine
Chapter 6 - Considerations and Modifications to Massage Treatment and
Other Types of Physical Therapy
Chapter 7 - Legislation, Good Practice and Setting Up a Business
Chapter 8 - Examination Preparation
Index
