The Book Of Massage: The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique
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Experience the Healing Power of Massage With more than 650,000 copies sold, The Book of Massage is the classic guide to the relaxing and healing skills of the hands. Featuring both Eastern and Western methods, it presents step-by-step, beautifully illustrated instructions on everything from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage offers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using
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Geriatric Massage Therapy Can Care for the Aged at a Therapeutic Massage Spa in Rocky Point NY
Article by Massage Envy Rocky Point
Research statistics are showing that there are greater numbers of senior citizens these days as compared to the past. This is consistent with the fact that the average life span of people has been extended in recent years due to advances in health science and technology. As part of care for the aged, geriatric massage therapy has been developed. This massage modality involves particular techniques and training, the same way that pregnancy massage therapy requires its own specialization. Professional massage therapists in reputable therapeutic massage spas have the necessary training to administer these massage modalities along with Swedish massage therapy, deep tissue massage therapy, sports massage therapy and reflexology massage therapy in Rocky Point NY.
Geriatric massage therapy is extra sensitive to the needs and comfort of the client. The client is gently assisted on the massage table, depending on the position most comfortable to the individual. Those who have hypertension and vertigo, for instance, may require elevation of the head. Clients of geriatric massage therapy are usually not asked to change the position they have chosen for the duration of the session. In some cases, however, staying in just the same position for a certain length of time results in cramps for senior citizens. Upon request, therefore, the client can also change position. Even the massage strokes in geriatric massage therapy and their intensity are adjusted according to the preference of the client. Every session has a duration of thirty minutes to an hour on the average but can be extended upon request or cut short at any point.
The massage therapist begins every session of geriatric massage by doing passive stretching of the shoulders, arms, legs and feet of the client. This is done carefully and never to the extent of producing any discomfort. More time is devoted to stimulation of the extremities of clients who do not have full use of their feet or hands. The back is also the usual source of much discomfort for senior citizens so it is likewise given the appropriate treatment. The massage strokes used on every part of the body always start with the softest touch.
The most immediate effect of geriatric massage therapy is relief from the various aches and pains felt by the aged and often caused by many years of fatigue and stress. These are eased as muscle stiffness and inflammation are reduced. As a bonus, posture is also improved and body awareness and sensation are enhanced. More than these, however, geriatric massage also improves the circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid, strengthens resistance and immunity, and fortifies cardiovascular health. Furthermore, geriatric massage therapy is effective for the prevention and treatment of other age-related illnesses like Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, emphysema, asthma, muscle and bone degeneration, arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis and skin discoloration.
The effects of geriatric massage therapy are not only physical but also emotional and psychological. Every geriatric massage session raises the levels of the hormones that produce a feeling of well being. Beyond the chemical effect on the client’s mood, the sincere concern of the dedicated professional massage therapist also boosts the feeling of self worth of senior citizens.
Senior citizens deserve our love, respect and care. Geriatric massage therapy given by professional massage therapists at therapeutic massage spas represent a fitting way to show them how much we appreciate them. Residents of Suffolk County, Rocky Point, Manorville, Miller Place, Mount Sinai, Port Jefferson, Ridge, Yapank, Shoreham, Weeding River, Riverhead, Setauket, East Setauket, Port Jefferson Station, Coram, Seldon, Farmingville, Brookhaven, Middle Island, Medford and Sound Beach should ask for geriatric massage therapy at reputable therapeutic massage spas that also offer Swedish massage therapy, deep tissue massage therapy, sports massage therapy, reflexology massage therapy and pregnancy massage therapy in Rocky Point NY.
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A good start in massage, but lacking a medical perspective,
As someone who is about to graduate to be a Massage Therapist, I find the techniques in this book to be good, and the massage sequences outlined in the Sweedish Massage quite similar to the sequences I learned in school. The pictures and diagrams are thorough, and the instruction on Shiatsu is good as well.
From a professional perspective, I had some problems with this book though. One big probelm is the book discounts knowledge of anatomy as unnessicary for massage, and I strongly disagree with that. Massage is applied anatomy, and the study of anatomy is essential for anyone who wishes to be a massage therapist, or even a good ameture. Without understanding what it is you are pressing, kneading, rubbing, and tapping you’re not going to be able to be very theraputic.
I was dissapointed that the book hardly touched on contraindications(cautions, conditions in which massage can be harmfull) such as cancer, diabeties, AIDS, alcohol consumption and others. Where it does mention contraindications, it’s more of a short sidenote than anything.
The book has full nudity in most of the books pictures. While this isn’t a bad thing nessicarily, I didn’t see any information about draping procedures and protecting client modesty. Also, most of the massage is done on the floor, rather than a massage table and there was little discussion of body mechanics of the therapist. I get the feeling the book was actually meant for ‘sensual’ couples massage, rather than a guide for someone who is out to become a good massage therapist. In that light, it is a decent book for couples sensual massage.
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|A great book for learning at home,
I’m not interested in massage professionaly, just for my boyfriend and I to have a way to treat each other. And this was the perfect book for us to learn. It goes over the three main types of massage in a clear precise manner, describes each kind of stroke, the positions the massuesse should be in for each stage of massage, everything! This is a great book for trying at home. It would be a cool if they did it with a spiral bound though so that you could leave it open to a certain page….
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|Excellent resource for the beginner,
I wanted a basic book of massage techniques, this is it. I also bought another book with photos that I don’t find nearly as good. This one has drawings with helpful diagrams as to direction etc. This book also covers the basics of shiatsu and reflexology but by far the most extensive section is on massage. I learned a lot just from scanning the text and studying the diagrams/drawings. This is a great book and worth the money.
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