Hands-On Healing: Massage Remedies for Hundreds of Health Problems [Paperback]

John Feltman (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1991

More than an introduction to the hands-on healing art of massage, this book gives readers the facts they need to intelligently shop for an alternative touch-based therapy that is right for them. Dozens of techniques including Rolfing, chiropractic, and acupressure are examined and illustrated in detail. 15 black-and-white photographs. 283 illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

There are an amazing number of therapies employed by a variety of practitioners which focus on the healing power of physical contact. Some of these are recognized medical interventions such as the Heimlich maneuver , while others are more exotic remedies , such as aromatherapy, rolfing, and do-in, which derive from traditional hands-on healing. This book presents a lively account of the background and theory of each therapy, along with methods of administering treatment, potential benefits, and interviews with patients and therapists. It is of limited value as a self-help manual, but does offer an entertaining look at some of the more obscure forms of alternative medicine.
- Karen McNally Bensing, The Benjamin Rose Inst. Lib., Cleveland
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Rodale Pr (May 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878579664
• ISBN-13: 978-0878579662
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,002,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In the bodywork field this gets a 10 STAR rating, December 8, 1998

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This review is from: Hands-On Healing: Massage Remedies for Hundreds of Health Problems (Paperback)

This book gives excellent thumbnail sketches of most of the bodywork techniques currently available in the U.S. Prospective clients get a sneak preview before paying for a service. Bodyworkers get a sneak preview before investing continuing education dollars in a particular field. An invaluable resource for bodywork students. Peggy Hays,LMT owner Columbus Academy of Medical Massage

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent survey of the bodywork field as of 1991., November 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hands-On Healing: Massage Remedies for Hundreds of Health Problems (Paperback)

Each therapy in the book is described in terms of history, background, and from a first-person perspective that makes it easy to get a sense of the therapy. Please, please, please update this book - it was the most helpful resource I've come across, and I was excited to get an updated version, but alas there was none...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A first-line resource for descriptions on manual therapies, February 20, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Hands-On Healing: Massage Remedies for Hundreds of Health Problems (Paperback)

This book surveys the plentiful landscape of manual, hands-on therapies. The description of the therapy and resource phone numbers and addresses of certifying or teaching bodies associated with the therapy, allows the reader to determine if a particular therapy is worth investigating. This book is the first book I reach for when a person in the fibromyalgia support group that I lead is trying to locate a therapy that may help them escape from the pain of fibromyalgia. A message to Rodale Press: Update this book