hi can anyone recomend any good books on massage i am having difficulty finding something. Thanks:)
For a basic introductory book, I would recommend 'The Massage Manual' by Fiona Harrold (the founder of the London College of Massage). It is very well-illustrated and has eight chapters showing sequences for different parts of the body.
If you subsequently want to refer to a book which is more advanced but still well-illustrated, I would recommend 'Basic Clinical Massage Therapy' by Clay & Pounds.
Another book that I would recommend (for a discussion of how to earn a living from massage, rather than for massage techniques) is 'Massage: A Career at Your Fingertips' by Martin Ashley. It is aimed at the American market, but is still very useful for British readers.
Regards
Alan
I have bought so many over the past few years! What area in particular are you interested in? General "about massage" books, or books on certain topics?
Hi i was after a general all over singing and dancing tipe book, one that does the lot or 2 seperate good books. Thanks
Hi Susan
For an holistic approach I would look out for 'The Magic of Massage by Ouida West ISBN 0 7126 03166' or for a more clinical approach then apart from the books you have already been told about, I would also recommend 'Sport & Remedial Massage Therapy by Mel Cash ISBN 0-09-180956-8
Hope that helps.
Art Riggs Deep tissue massage is great. But you really have to have the dvd's to do it justice. The mel cash book is good.
A great reference guide is the Massage Therapists Guide to Pathology - its invaluable!
Mat
An Holistic Guide to Massage - Tina Parsons:
Myarka
Hello,
How about...
Handbook of Clinical Massage - Mario-Paul Cassar
Massage Therapy, principles and practice - Susan G Salvo (a hefty tome, and very good with it, includes a and p)
Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology - Ruth Werner (another hefty tome and very good)
Doreen
Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology - Ruth Werner
I just wanted to echo other's that have mentioned the above book, I have just got the 5th edition and it is great, easy to read, great pictures.
ISBN-10: 1-60831-910-5
It is definitely something I would recommend every massage therapist has in there library for a great reference guide.