This Enhanced Edition includes an A+P CD-ROM. The text provides comprehensive information on the theory and practice of massage therapy, successfully fusing the anatomical sciences with hands-on techniques. It covers Swedish massage techniques, in addition to clinical massage, Asian bodywork techniques, spa techniques, seated massage, and adaptations for special populations - addressing history, equipment, hygiene and sanitation, technique, contraindications, communication and client management, alternative therapies, and business. An entire unit on anatomy and physiology reinforces a general understanding of anatomical science while focusing on practical information that is most important to the massage practitioner, such as specific benefits, contraindications, touch research, and adaptations of massage to each individual body system. Extensive pedagogy includes chapter objectives, famous quotations, chapter self-tests, mini-labs, notes from the author, FYI boxes, biographies, and other special boxes. Interactive skill building activities encourage readers not just to read but to think about, experience, and discuss topics, as well as write about their goals and aspirations.
Anatomy & Physiology unit includes over 100 pathologies with massage implications and a master index for cross-reference in an appendix at the back of the book.
The Hydrotherapy chapter covers over 30 spa applications, essential for the large number of massage therapists who work in spa settings.
Unique anatomy and physiology unit provides all information on the subject necessary for the National Certification Exam, eliminating the need for supplemental texts.
Extensive discussions of cancer are provided, based on new research findings.
A helpful table of massage movements and their variations features over 90 illustrative photos.
Mini-lab skill building activities, designed so that left-brain and right-brain techniques reinforce each other and enhance the learning process by stimulating creativity and imagination.
Biographical sketches feature biographies and candid interviews with many of the pioneers of massage therapy, both past and present.
Self-tests at the end of each chapter assist in self-assessment and help students study for and take tests.
Tables, charts, and checklists make the book more than an instructional text; it doubles as a practical reference for practicing therapists.
Insightful, thought-provoking quotations throughout the book inspire readers emotionally and spiritually.
Colorful format, with illustrations, photos, and attractive full-color design makes the book more visually appealing.
lAnatomical drawings are enlarged and enhanced to show clear detail.
A chapter on Asian bodywork assists Western-based learners in understanding Eastern philosophy and techniques - a key content element on the National Certification Exam.
A chapter on spa technologies, currently a hot topic in massage, makes practitioners more marketable.
A chapter on clinical application of massage features common injuries and pathologies, symptoms, causes, and suggested techniques for treatment.
A business chapter includes new information on accounting, investing, and planning for retirement.
The enhanced 2nd edition includes a bound-in CD-ROM that contains Primal Pictures 3-D Anatomy with Animations, The Body Spectrum Anatomy Coloring Book, and over 25 drag-and-drop labeling exercises.
" This is a respectable text for beginning massage students, and is full of great and interesting information." - Elizabeth Vazquez, Austin, TX (Amazon.com reviewer)
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Book Description
Comprehensive information on the theory and practice of massage therapy
THE THERAPIST. Susan Salvo is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Natural Therapeutic Specialist, and a Certified Instructor. Ms. Salvo holds an associate in history and a baccalaureate in education from McNeese State University , where she is currently working on her master's degree. She received her massage training from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in Albuquerque where she completed a 1000-hour program in 1982. Ms. Salvo's training includes: cadaver labs, polarity, infant massage instructor, myotherapy, Trager, hakomi, reflexology, sports massage, craniosacral therapy, neuromuscular therapy, body mobilization techniques, spa specialist, and watsu. She has studied under many talented people including Bonnie Prudden, Ben Benjamin, Bob King, Benny Vaughn, Maria Mathias, and Harold Dull. She owns and operates "Bodyworks Massage Therapy by Susan Salvo and Associates" which she founded in Lake Charles in 1983. Bodyworks specializes in deep Swedish, relaxation massage, watsu, and spa packages. Ms. Salvo is a charter member of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association and has served as: President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Chairman of the Board, and Education Director. In 1989 she was honored with the title "Member of the Year" by the Louisiana AMTA. Ms. Salvo is nationally certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. In 1987 she founded the Louisiana AMTA sports massage team, which is still active today.
THE AUTHOR. Ms. Salvo is a nationally known author, having written the best-selling textbooks Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice and Mosby's Guide to Pathology for the Massage Therapist, both of which are published by Elsevier. Ms. Salvo has contributed to the National Certification Exam as a member of their test item writing committee. She participated with the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards as a member of their standard setting team. Ms. Salvo is one of the initial task force members of the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge Project. She is also on the Advisory Board of the American Pregnancy Massage Association.
She has contributed a chapter on "Geriatric Massage" for Modalities for Massage and Bodywork published by Elsevier. For the text Teaching Massage, produced by the Associated Bodywork Massage Professionals, she contributed the chapter entitled "Teaching Massage to Students with Special Needs" published by Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. Salvo co-authored a chapter entitled "Draping and Basic Massage Strokes" for Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns, and Stretching published by Elsevier. In 2009 -2010, she created a series of online pathology courses based upon her book, Mosby's Guide to Pathology for the Massage Therapist. She is also the former technical writer for Sportsworld.
THE INSTRUCTOR. As an educator, Ms. Salvo has been instructing adult learners since 1983. Ms. Salvo is the owner and director of the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy (www.LaMassageSchool.com ). She teaches a wide range of massage techniques, but her specialties are entry level massage techniques, musculo-skeletal anatomy and pathology. Ms Salvo is one of the featured experts interviewed in the documentary film, History of Massage Therapy in the United States released in 2007. She was also a speaker at the 36th Annual Institute on Oncology Nursing in 2009. In 2010 she was invited to speak at the AMTA National Convention in Minneapolis on the topics of "Geriatric Massage" and "Massage and Cancer". In 2011 she presented the keynote speech at the 25th Anniversary of the Louisiana Chapter of the AMTA State Convention in Baton Rouge. She is a well known and talented instructor, who guest lectures at massage schools, hospitals, and universities across the country. She has also created several instruction massage videos on YouTube.
THE AWARDS. In 1995, Louisiana Governor Edwin W. Edwards presented Ms Salvo with the Pacesetter Award for business achievement. Later that year, she was honored with the title, "Business Person of the Year" by the American Business Women's Association. The following year, she received the 1996 State Small Business Person of the Year Award from Louisiana Governor Murphy J. "Mike" Foster, and the first Eagle Award for Business Achievement by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. In 1997 the Times of Lake Charles featured her as one of "Forty Under Forty" for long- standing achievement. In 1998, she was honored with a front page photo and article on the local paper, the Lake Charles American Press. In 2003, she was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Louisiana AMTA chapter for her contributions to the profession.
THE HOMEMAKER. Ms. Salvo has been married to her childhood friend, Michael Breaux, since 1990. She is the Mother of 10 children - five with Mike (Jason, Chelsea, Christopher, Camille, and Connor) and five stepchildren (Jessica, Jennifer, Justin, Juliet, and J.T.), all of whom she has raised. Her influence can be duly noted in its effect upon the family - her husband Mike and children Jessica, Jason, and Jennifer are all massage therapists as well. In her free time, Susan likes to travel. You an contact her at Susan Salvo Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy 1108 Lafitte Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 337.474.3737 phone
Great book if your a nurse like myself. It Gives clear Answers and is the easiest book to read you will ever find.If you can't answer a medical question after reading this book, you need glasses or need to actually start reading period. All anatomical information you would need to pass an lpn nursing test is in this one book. It covers every organ system in depth and is actually better than most nursing books because you are never left wondering about anything. It is perfectly organized, clearly written & easily understood. Has self tests in it that actually are a fair and helpful challenge to the student. This book leaves no system or organ undiscovered. As far as a massage book goes, it helps you clearly understand how the body works, how the body responds & why it responds. But it is not helpful in relation to any techniques EXCEPT Strecthing & lengthening.I give it 4 stars as a massage book and a 5 plus star rating as a nursing book. It's worth every dime you pay for it because you won't need another anatomy book ever.
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This is a respectable text for beginning massage students, and is full of great and interesting information. It's not the absolute last word in anatomy's role in massage, and shouldn't be anyone's only source of information, but as one text within a larger and complete curriculum, it's very useful. It's written at a fairly accessible level without being dumbed down. Sometimes it does get a little dry, but that may be the nature of the subject matter -- it's only so much you can jazz it up and still get the point across.
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My massage Instructor has been a massage therapist for over 25 years and she says this book is almost perfect for introduction to massage practice and study. There hasnt been anything weve went over that Salvo didnt have some helpful information on. Thanks.
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