This Clinical Bodywork Massage Book is designed for both new therapists and continuing education in deep tissue techniques.

 

 "These strategies and theories are extremely helpful to me in my massage practice. I work more efficiently and my clients noticed the more effective results immediately. If you want to integrate deep tissue work and myofascial release techniques into your practice, this is the one book you need." 

– Andreas W.
Los Angeles, CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WHO IS THIS MANUAL DESIGNED FOR? Relatively new practitioners will learn countless strokes and strategies to make their work more effective and fun.

Physical therapists, specialists in myofascial release and others experienced in bodywork enthusiastically praise Art Rigg's massage therapy products for expanding their skills.

Unlike many other therapy manuals, Art Riggs targets both new practioners and specialists experienced in their fields. Over 225 pages, 250 photographs and 50 detailed anatomy illustrations clearly illustrate hundreds of effective therapeutic massage strokes.

CONTENTS:

  • Cultivating touch and biomechanics to work safely for yourself and your clients.
  • How to use your fingers, knuckles, fists, forearms, and elbows to work tissues with maximum efficiency and a minimum of effort.
  • Body positioning and strategies for effective release of tension.
  • Specific treatment suggestions for common complaints and injuries including stretching and strengthening protocols for your clients to use at home.

A Visual Guide to Massage Therapeutic Techniques is not a recipe book to be followed blindly, but with proper training can be molded to your style, your personality, and the needs of your clients so that you may express your own unique creativity while deepening your practice.


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Please go to the Book's List of Excerpts on Fundamentals of DTM, Anatomy, Techniques and Strategies to browse sample pages of this Manual

 

 

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"This book is packed with information and is so much more than just some fancy strokes... It has changed and enlightened the way I look at working with tissue and has made my work more effective and fun."

– Kerry Loeb,
Oakland, CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASSAGE THERAPY MANUAL
MASSAGE THERAPY VIDEOS
Sample the Manual: Take a visual tour of some of the books subjects. Videos 1 & 2: Fundamentals of Massage Therapy
Table of Contents gives a subject breakdown for Chapters 1 -7 Video 3: Strategies for the Legs and Pelvis

Fundamentals of Deep Tissue Therapy
• Biomechanics
• Tools
• Knuckles
• Types of strokes
• Caveats

Video 4: Techniques for the Abdomen & Back
Clinical Massage Therapy Techniques Video 5: Massage Techniques for the Shoulder, Chest, Arms and Neck
Therapeutic Massage Strategies Videos 6 & 7: Advanced Massage Therapy Techniques
Body Reading and Lesson Planning  
Human Anatomy: directions for strokes with over 50 detailed anatomical drawings.  

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