Lmt: 18 books

Expand your practice and attract new clients with chair massage! A practical, visual guide to this rapidly growing field, Chair Massage helps you develop a basic routine and adapt to different clients and situations. Expert authors Patricia M. Holland, MC, LMT, and Sandra K. Anderson, BA, LMT, NCTMB,...

Marketing Your Massage Business is a manual of very practical ideas for building business and increasing clientele. Written by a successful massage therapist for other dedicated massage therapists who seek success in the profession, this work is a distillation of years of experience with the marketing...

The new edition of this hugely successful book continues to present a unique understanding of the role of fascia in healthy movement and postural distortion which is of vital importance to bodyworkers and movement therapists worldwide. Fully updated throughout and now with accompanying website (www.myersmyofascialmeridians.com),...

This comprehensive resource covers a broad array of research strategies available to massage therapists to give them the tools they need to be knowledgeable readers of research literature, as well as active researchers. The primary focus of the book is on the quantitative aspect of research that encompasses...

Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 2 - The Lower Body discusses the theory and practice of the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially with regards to the soft tissues of the lower body. Authored by experts of international renown, this highly successful book provides a...

Trigger point therapy is one of the fastest-growing and most effective pain therapies in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve patients’ formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain, both conditions...

A long-awaited update of the classic equine massage reference Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides...

The Living Rainbow is a magical journey through our chakra system and our eternal connection to God. While uniting eastern and western philosophies, enjoy a whimsical tale about a child who is shown the interconnectedness between himself and all of lifes wonders. Life is full of lessons. Learn how...

In this book, you will learn techniques to relieve pain and tension associated with TMJ. This quick reference guide will help you evaluate your pain. You will learn: • basic anatomy • massage techniques for self-treatment • trigger points and referral patterns • which muscles contribute to...

Authored by a well-known expert on prenatal massage, this comprehensive text helps you understand the intricate physiology of pregnancy so you can confidently apply appropriate massage techniques for each trimester, and throughout labor and postpartum. You'll find clear, colorfully illustrated explanations...

Complete massage pathology information in one convenient text! Written by a massage therapist for massage therapists, Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 4th Edition provides direct information along with specific therapeutic recommendations. Coverage of over 300 pathologies shows you how to...

This guide, when referred to regularly will enable you to live a great life... A life of your own creation. A life that keeps you in touch with your inner being. Read this book and then read it again and again until you 'own' what it teaches. Keep it handy as a guide to refer to frequently so that you can help yourself stay on track, or get back on track as needed!

As humans, we spend much of our lives in a routine by acting, thinking and living on autopilot. Author Nancy Copenhafer believes we can change to become more aware, participate more in life, and bridge the gap between our minds and bodies. Crossing the Brain-Body Barrier offers a pragmatic guidebook...

From basic static stretches to advanced techniques like the pin-and-stretch, Mosby’s Stretching Pocket Guide defines and explains stretching and flexibility in a way that is both applicable to manual therapy professionals and easily understood by manual therapy students. Presented in an atlas format...