MILADY'S Theory and Practice of THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Mark F. Beck

Book in very good pre owned condition   Comprehensive and easy to read, this book focuses on the essential information needed to start a career as a massage professional. Readers will gain an understanding of the body and its functions and learn massage techniques and therapeutic skills. including specialized massage such as sports massage, prenatal massage, massage during labor, lymph massage, neuromuscular therapy, reflexology, and more. Skills for client-therapist relations, communication, and promotion complete this well rounded book to ensure a successful massage business.  LOOK FOR THESE PRACTICAL FEATURES:  • Full-color Anatomy and Physiology section  • Current information and standards for safe work practices  Muscle charts, including insertion, origin and action  Two-color format for aesthetic appeal and added instructional value  • Information about how massage impacts the healing process  • Content on chair massage, an emerging form of body massage