Comprehensive and engaging, this exciting new edition sets itself apart as the original and classic introductory massage text. Now in gorgeous full color and filled with hundreds of photos of procedures and techniques, Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Fourth Edition, truly is the book to have. This highly respected bestseller covers everything from the history of massage to massage modalities to practical information on how to have a successful, fulfilling career in massage. It provides you with a solid understanding of the body and its functions, including a thorough but uncomplicated chapter on anatomy and physiology. You will learn massage techniques and therapeutic skills, including sports massage, prenatal massage, medical massage, hydrotherapy, lymph massage, massage in a spa setting, and much more. Thoughtfully revised, this is the foundational book for the study of massage therapy.
