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Body Massage for Holistic Therapists completely covers the required knowledge for the VTCT Certificate in Swedish Massage and the VTCT and ITEC Diploma in Body Massage. Its also an excellent text for practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge of body massage.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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As the title says 'Body Massage for Holistic Therapists'. I bought the book as I wanted something a little more indepth than the average Massage with oils book. I have a few basic books and wanted a challenge.
Unfortunately this book was too advanced for me! Think I was just being a little over enthusiastic!
Great if you are a therapist.
Unfortunately this book was too advanced for me! Think I was just being a little over enthusiastic!
Great if you are a therapist.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Francesca Gould writes in her own very informative style. As with many other books written by her; such as her book: Aromatherapy for Holistic Therapists; this book is again written with great expertise and sound knowledge of the subject area she is writing about. As with all her books they provide the foundation for the subject and are useful for tutors to plan lessons and also for students taking courses of beauty therapy and holistic therapies. First class instruction!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I bought 'Body Massage for Holistic Therapists' among other books for a Swedish massage course I was doing. I had a look through several on the shelf & this one seemed to me to have the best layout & looked both interesting & engaging. I discovered later that the college had a recommended text which wasn't this one, but after getting my tutor to look it over she agreed that it covered everything we were going to study but just displayed it in a slightly different format. In fact most people mentioned that it actually looked better than the recommended text. To accompany the course we were given plenty of handouts which I must admit I relied on more than the book. The book has the excellent advantage of doubling as a revision guide however, as each section has several activities to complete as well as the chapters which you would need to study beforehand.
Here is a list of the Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Massage: History of massage, benefits of massage etc.
Chapter 2: Body Systems & the Effects of Massage: Cells, tissuses, skin, skeletal system, muscular system etc.
Chapter 3: Consultation & Planning of a Treatment: Preparation, consultation, contra-indications, referral letter...
Chapter 4: Massage Techniques & Preparing for Massage Treatment: Assessing posture, massage techniques etc.
Chapter 5: The Body Massage Routine: Full body massage, routine, aftercare advice etc.
Chapter 6: Considerations & Modifications to Massage Treatments: Specific conditions, other techniques...
Chapter 7: Legislation, Good Practice & Setting Up a Business: Heath & safety act & regulations...
Chapter 8: Examination Preparation: 40 multiple choice questions.
Each chapter ends in a 'self-test'.
It is tailored for students, but I usually have a read as a refresher or just generally out of interest. It is a fascinating subject, particularly the whole 'anatomy & physiology' theory side & the 'accupressure' & other advanced techniques studied as part of the course. All of the techniques are described in detail & accompanied by either a photo [black & white] or diagram. The book can look a little scary to begin with but as the course progresses & you link the theory from the textbook with the practical skills, the subject as a whole becomes much more enjoyable. I loved every second of it. Highly recommended!
Here is a list of the Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Massage: History of massage, benefits of massage etc.
Chapter 2: Body Systems & the Effects of Massage: Cells, tissuses, skin, skeletal system, muscular system etc.
Chapter 3: Consultation & Planning of a Treatment: Preparation, consultation, contra-indications, referral letter...
Chapter 4: Massage Techniques & Preparing for Massage Treatment: Assessing posture, massage techniques etc.
Chapter 5: The Body Massage Routine: Full body massage, routine, aftercare advice etc.
Chapter 6: Considerations & Modifications to Massage Treatments: Specific conditions, other techniques...
Chapter 7: Legislation, Good Practice & Setting Up a Business: Heath & safety act & regulations...
Chapter 8: Examination Preparation: 40 multiple choice questions.
Each chapter ends in a 'self-test'.
It is tailored for students, but I usually have a read as a refresher or just generally out of interest. It is a fascinating subject, particularly the whole 'anatomy & physiology' theory side & the 'accupressure' & other advanced techniques studied as part of the course. All of the techniques are described in detail & accompanied by either a photo [black & white] or diagram. The book can look a little scary to begin with but as the course progresses & you link the theory from the textbook with the practical skills, the subject as a whole becomes much more enjoyable. I loved every second of it. Highly recommended!
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Fantastic!
Exactly as detailed in the product info.
Contained everything needed for my VTCT massage exams.
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Exactly as detailed in the product info.
Contained everything needed for my VTCT massage exams.
Easy to understand and navigate. Read more
Published 19 months ago by TravelAddict
Exactly as described!
This book is ideal for anyone studying body massage. It has some good to do tasks within the book also, which helps to re-cap and get your brain going. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Slippy
Good course reference.
This book is ideal reference for anyone starting college massage. It covers legal aspects, ethics, contra indication, etc etc. Very informative.
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