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Start Here! Best Library Databases for Therapeutic Massage Topics

ALT HealthWatch This link opens in a new window
This alternative health research database provides in-depth coverage across the full spectrum of subject areas in holistic medicine and therapies. Recommended for Massage therapy and nutrition research.

CINAHL
The Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature provides indexing for more than 3,000 journals. CINAHL covers nursing, biomedicine, and 17 allied health disciplines.

Consumer Health Complete This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content designed to support the information needs of patients and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCO)
Scholarly journals focusing on many medical disciplines as well as consumer medication information and patient education sheets from AHFS Consumer Medication Information.

Other Health Science Databases

The library databases below are available 24/7 and provide access to more than 1,000 titles in the fields of health & medicine.

BioMed Central
BioMed Central publishes over 230 peer-reviewed open access journals which are available to the public for free. BioMed specializes in subjects related to science, technology and medicine.
Biomedical Reference Collection: Basic (EBSCO)
Designed for doctors, research scientist, students and clinical specialists, this database provides full text for over 100 journals in a variety of areas pertaining to medical study.
Health Business FullTEXT (EBSCO)
Provides full text coverage for nearly 130 journals covering the business of health care administration.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
This database is the richest collection of consumer health information available to libraries worldwide, providing information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Health Source: Consumer Edition provides access to nearly 80 full text, consumer health magazines.
MEDLINE with Full Text (EBSCO)
Compiled by the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE is the world's most comprehensive source of biomedical information. It contains nearly eleven million records from over 7,300 different publications from 1965 to present.
MedlinePlus
From the National Library of Medicine, a part of the National Institutes of Health. This site provides patient level information on a wide variety of medical subjects and also provides full text for more than 1,470 journals indexed in MEDLINE.
PsycArticles (EBSCO)
Provides full text access to articles from journals published by APA. Covers general psychology and specialized basic, applied, clinical, and theoretical research in psychology.
PubMed Central (PMC)
PubMed Central is a free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM).
ScienceDirect
Access to more than 1,700 health science journals and eBooks, some of which are full-text. Ivy Tech access is limited to Open Access Journal Titles.

eBook Databases

The library provides access to numerous eBooks on health and medicine topics. You can search for eBook titles in the eBook collections below or search the Ivy Tech statewide catalog, IvyCat by author, title, or subject and select "Electronic Resources" for location.

Credo Medical Reference Collection
A collection of online reference books which includes a section on medicine.
eBook Central (ProQuest)
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.
eBook Collection (EBSCO)
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.

Library eBooks for Therapeutic Massage

Communication & Ethics for Bodywork Practitioners
A guide to developing therapeutic relationships with clients, conflict resolution skills, and strategies to develop and maintain personal and professional boundaries. Provides real-life examples and in-depth discussions of professional conduct and ethics.
Modalities for Massage and Bodywork
Presents 23 modalities of bodywork, their history, development, effects, benefits, contraindications, basic curricula and certification requirements.
Pathophysiology for Massage Therapists: A Functional Approach
How do diseases and disorders affect the design of massage treatment plans? Develop the knowledge you need to evaluate a client based on how diseases and disorders affect the systems of the body and the critical-thinking skills to apply that knowledge in practice.
Review for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Exams
Comprehensive study guide for any massage student or practitioner preparing for the NCETM or MBLEx exams. Each topic is presented in a concise outline format, and review questions are included after each part. Contains practice exams.
The Bodywork and Massage Sourcebook
Offers essential information on bodywork and massage modalities and reveals the benefits of each technique, from Swedish massage, to Reiki, shiatsu, Trager, and Feldenkrais
Massage for Therapists, 2nd Ed.
A step-by-step guide to the theory and practical application of classical massage. Includes an introduction to massage and preparation for giving a massage; the massage manipulations by area of the body; and some key modifications to the standard manipulations.
The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 3rd Ed.
The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 3rd edition, is a comprehensive, practical handbook. Using jargon-free information, this guide includes step-by-step photography and detailed text explaining the principles and techniques of massage; injury management and post-massage care.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook, 7th Edition (2022)
Provides consumer health information about alternative and complementary medical therapies, including dietary supplements, mind-body medicine, and manipulative and body-based therapies, along with facts about alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions.

Therapeutic Massage Journals Available through Ivy Tech Databases

Massage & Bodywork
Contains articles of interest concerning massage, bodywork, somatic and esthetic therapy.
Massage Magazine
Covers art & science of massage, bodywork & related healing arts. Includes interviews w/ profession's leaders, technique articles, feature stories on massage/bodywork, profiles of innovative therapists, business articles & news on trends & developments.

Open Access Journals (Free online journals for Massage Therapy)

International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (IJTMB)
Open-access, peer-reviewed publication intended to accommodate the diverse needs of the rapidly-expanding therapeutic massage and bodywork community. Principal sections of the journal span the areas of research, education, and clinical practice.
Massage Today
Massage Today provides meaningful and trustworthy information to the massage therapy profession. Massage Today publishes content on news, trends, techniques, legislative updates, and more for industry professional and those looking to enter the profession.