Customer Reviews

The Healing Art of Sports Massage

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To say I was dissapointed is an understatement. This is definitely a laymans book. I had wanted a book for reference but this is about as non-specific as you can get. If you are a massage therapist, you do not want this book.

This book is so pratical for anyone seeking to learn more oabout this healing art. The text and superb illustrations make this a classic.

The text follows a logical and practical order to enhance the learning process. Even after using the text, one will always continue to learn. An excellent reference.

I found this book excellent for the massage school student as well as the general layman. The book is taoist in nature where the complex seems simple and the simple complex.

It is broken down into parts that give the reader more time to question certain methods. It is an excellent reference.

Sports massage was first heralded by Rich Phaigh and Jack Meagher. Now that their work has gone out-of-print after two decades, Johnson has ridden the wave of a booming profession and service. Her work should find an even more enthusiastic audience as she works on a more technical manual.

Joan Johnson is a woman to steer clear of. I rented from Joan when she lived in Charlottesville, VA. (check her background.) She skipped out owing me $300.00. Is this a woman you want to trust your body to? If you are a woman, I think you will get a much more thorough massage than she would give to a man. That's all from me.

This is a good introduction to sports massage that should be helpful to athletes and massage therapists alike.

The author clearly states in her introduction that this book is intended for the everyday active person. So, therefore, it has been quite helpful. The review below did not comprehend it's intent.

I really enjoyed learning from this book on how to massage. From this experience I am learning to work on all my friends! This is a great gift.