Nursing & Health Sciences - Terre Haute

Massage therapists provide soothing massages that reduce pain and discomfort in people of all ages. Many people also seek massages simply to relax after a hard day at work. A career as a massage therapist is the perfect choice for those who like to work with their hands and enjoy helping people relax and live healthier lives. In this book, you'll learn about job duties for massage therapists, how to train for the field; key skills for success in this career, the employment outlook, and much more.

. "The Bodywork and Massage Sourcebook is a comprehensive guide to Eastern and Western techniques and their different approaches to the body's energy, emotions, structure, and movement.

Based on the ancient system of Chinese medicine, Japanese holistic face massage has been used for centuries to maintain a youthful complexion, reflect inner calm and promote longevity. This comprehensive introductory guide explains how to perform the massage and explores the therapeutic benefits of this treatment.

This book provides a clear picture of our current understanding of pain mechanisms and shows how that knowledge should inform approaches to treatment. The knowledge of pain science that the book conveys will help the therapist select the best approach to the clinical management of each patient. Different types of pain disorder may require different management strategies which may involve only one discipline or, at other times, a multidisciplinary team which may also include medical clinicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses and other healthcare practitioners as well as manual therapists.