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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| About the Author | |
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| Contributors & Reviewers | |
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| How to Use Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 4th edition | |
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| The History and Advancement of Therapeutic Massage | |
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| Historical Overview of Massage | |
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| Massage in Ancient Times | |
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| The Development of Modern Massage Techniques | |
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| The Decline of Massage in the Twentieth Century | |
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| Contemporary Developments in Massage | |
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| A Massage Renaissance in the United States | |
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| Massage Systems | |
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| Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage | |
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| Scope of Practice | |
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| Licenses: They Are the Law | |
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| Educational Requirements | |
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| Health Requirements for Practitioners | |
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| Reasons License May Be Revoked, Suspended, or Canceled | |
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| Certification versus License | |
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| Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners | |
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| Boundaries | |
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| The Therapeutic Relationship | |
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| Ethical Touch | |
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| Ethical Business Practices | |
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| Communication Skills | |
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| Building a Professional Image | |
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| Your Business Name | |
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| Human Anatomy and Physiology | |
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| Overview | |
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| Definition of Anatomy and Physiology | |
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| Relationship of Anatomy and Physiology to Massage and Bodywork | |
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| Physiological Changes During Disease | |
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| The Role of Therapeutic Massage in Stress, Pain, and the Pain-Spasm-Pain Cycle | |
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| Healing Mechanisms of the Body | |
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| The Wellness Model | |
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| Medical and Anatomical Terminology | |
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| Human Anatomy and Physiology | |
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| Levels of Complexity of Living Matter | |
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| Cells | |
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| Enzymes | |
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| Tissues | |
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| The Anatomical Position of the Body | |
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| Anatomical Terms and Meanings | |
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| Body Cavities and Organs | |
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| The Regions of the Human Body | |
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| The Structure of the Human Body | |
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| The Integumentary System-The Skin | |
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| The Skeletal System | |
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| The Skeleton as a Whole | |
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| The Muscular System | |
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| The Circulatory System | |
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| The Lymph-Vascular System | |
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| Immune System | |
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| The Nervous System | |
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| The Endocrine System | |
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| The Respiratory System | |
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| The Digestive system | |
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| The Excretory System | |
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| The Human Reproductive System | |
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| Massage Practice | |
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| Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage | |
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| Effects and Benefits of Massage | |
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| Conditions Generally Relieved by Massage | |
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| Contraindications for Massage | |
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| Massage During Pregnancy | |
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| Massage for the Critically Ill | |
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| Precautions for Working with HIV-Infected Individuals | |
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| Massaging People with Cancer | |
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| Endangerment Sites | |
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| Equipment and Products | |
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| Your Place of Business | |
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| The Massage Room | |
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| Sanitary and Safety Practices | |
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| Paths of Disease and Infection | |
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| Maintaining Sanitary Conditions | |
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| Summary of Precautions | |
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| Safety Practices and Procedures for Massage Therapists | |
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| The Consultation | |
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| Making the First Appointment | |
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| The Consultation | |
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| Explain Procedures and State Policies | |
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| Determining the Client's Needs and Expectations | |
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| Intake and Medical History Forms | |
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| Body Diagrams | |
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| Preliminary Assessment | |
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| Develop a Treatment Plan | |
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| Informed Consent | |
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| Client Files | |
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| SOAP Charting | |
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| Updating Records | |
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| Classification of Massage Movements | |
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| Understanding Massage Movements | |
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| Description of the Basic Massage Movements | |
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| Application of Massage Strokes | |
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| Percussion Movements | |
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| Joint Movements | |
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| Rhythm and Pressure in Massage | |
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| Application of Massage Technique | |
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| Building Strength and Flexibility of the Hands | |
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| Body Mechanics | |
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| Posture and Stances | |
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| Exercises for Strength, Balance, and Body Control | |
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| Professional Rules to Remember | |
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| Procedures for Complete Body Massages | |
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| Preparing the Client for the Massage | |
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| Assisting the Client on and off the Table | |
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| Positioning the Client on the Massage Table | |
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| Draping Procedures | |
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| Methods of Draping | |
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| Contact with the Client and Quality of Touch | |
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| Maintaining Contact with the Client | |
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| Procedure for a General Body Massage | |
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| Procedure for Professional Body Massage | |
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| Therapeutic Procedure | |
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| Client Intake for Therapeutic Massage | |
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| Assessment Techniques | |
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| Observation | |
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| Soft Tissue Barriers | |
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| Palpation Skills | |
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| Acute and Chronic Conditions | |
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| Use Assessment Information to Plan Sessions | |
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| Performance | |
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| Massage Techniques to Address Soft Tissue Dysfunction | |
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| Review Outcome in Relation to Intent of Session | |
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| Hydrotherapy | |
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| The Use of Electrical Modalities | |
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| The Use and Effects of Heat and Cold Applications | |
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| Application of Heat | |
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| Cryotherapy | |
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| Application of Cold | |
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| Contrast Heat and Cold | |
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| Hydrotherapy | |
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| Whirlpool Bath | |
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| Relaxing Neutral Tub Bath | |
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| Russian Bath | |
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| Massage in the Spa Setting, by Steve Capellini | |
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| A Brief History of Spa | |
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| Massage in the Spa Industry-Forming Realistic Expectations | |
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| Massage Practice in the Spa Setting | |
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| Spa Massage | |
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| Stone Massage | |
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| Spa Modalities | |
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| Aromatherapy | |
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| Body Wraps | |
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| Exfoliation | |
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| Spa Company Policies and Philosophy | |
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| Specialized Spa Equipment | |
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| Customer Service | |
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| Employment Opportunities in the Spa Industry | |
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| Advancing Your Spa Career | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Athletic/Sports Massage | |
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| Purpose of Athletic Massage | |
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| Applications for Athletic Massage | |
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| Contraindications | |
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| General Problem Areas and Suggested Massage | |
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| General Procedure for Pre- or Post-Event Massage | |
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| Massage in Medicine | |
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| Massage in Medicine Throughout History | |
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| Alternative and Complementary Medicine | |
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| Chiropractic and Massage | |
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| Integrative Medicine | |
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| Hospital-Based Massage | |
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| Massage as a Therapeutic Aid in Nursing Practice | |
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| Massage as Medicine | |
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| Insurance Reimbursement for Massage | |
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| Summary | |
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| Other Therapeutic Modalities | |
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| Prenatal Massage | |
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| Lymph Massage | |
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| Procedure for a Lymph Massage | |
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| Craniosacral Therapy | |
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| Deep Tissue Massage | |
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| Neurophysiological Therapies | |
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| Trigger-Point Therapy | |
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| Neuromuscular Therapy | |
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| Muscle Energy Technique | |
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| Passive Positioning Techniques | |
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| Incorporating Positional Release Techniques in the Massage Practice | |
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| Energetic Manipulation | |
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| Organ Meridians-Yin and Yang | |
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| Stress Therapy and Relaxation Massage | |
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| Chair Massage | |
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| Other Somatic Therapies | |
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| Massage Business Administration | |
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| Business Practices | |
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| Attitude/Self-Image/Public Image | |
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| Business Planning | |
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| Beginning in Business | |
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| Types of Business Operations | |
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| Start-Up Costs and Needs | |
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| Business Location | |
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| Buying an Established Business | |
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| Licenses and Permits | |
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| Protecting Your Business | |
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| Planning the Physical Layout of a Business | |
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| Office Management | |
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| Business Ethics for the Massage Practitioner | |
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| Setting Your Fees | |
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| Your Business Telephone | |
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| Basics of Bookkeeping | |
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| Marketing | |
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| Business Law | |
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| Hiring Employees | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Basic Pharmacology for Massage Therapists, by Faye N. Schenkman | |
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| Answers to Questions for Discussion and Review | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Index | |