Bodywork: What Type of Massage to Get and How to Make the Most of It
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Book Overview
Not a how-to book, Bodywork is a guide for the 20 million Americans who receive massage therapy each year. Claire takes readers through a typical session of more than fifteen different massage therapies from around the world--including Swedish massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, the Rolfing Method, and Shiatsu/Acupuncture--and highlights other therapies, giving the history and theory behind each.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0688149529
ISBN13:9780688149529
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Quill
Length:440 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.2" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
THE Bodywork Bible!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
We are certified massage therapists in the San Francisco Bay area. When clients ask us about lesser known or unfamiliar modalities, this is the book we reach for. It is concise, well-written, easy to understand from the layman's point of view. It has even helped us in the enhancement of our own practice by providing a guide to further studies and research to improve our practice.
Extremely well-written and well-organized book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I am a teacher, and so when I read a book, I'm always very aware of how well-organized and well-written it is. I picked up "Bodywork" because I've had lower back pain off and on for years. I was interested in trying some hands-on therapy to help it. Bodywork helped me find some relief for it. My pain is not completely gone, but I am better able to alleviate and manage it than with pills.What struck me most about "Bodywork" is that in addition to being very informative, it is extremely well-organized and well-written. This makes it a very handy reference book. I found it educational and inspirational, without being "preachy". I recommend this book to any other readers who are interested in learning more about how hands-on therapies can help them.
OUTSTANDING OVERVIEW OF THE FASCINATING WORLD OF MASSAGE
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is an excellent overview of the fascinating world of massage and body-mind healing therapies. I've always been interested in massage, but had a hard time figuring out what all the different types are. Thomas Claire's BODYWORK helped demystify this world for me. I especially liked the fist-hand account of the experience of different kinds of massage -- they were really helpful. For instance, the first-hand account of a reflexology session helped me understand what foot massage is all about, and to know that I would like to try it.
BEST BOOK ON BODYWORK
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is the best book on bodywork I've read. I love massage, but was confused by all the diffrerent styles that are out there -- Swedish, Alexander, Reiki, Shiatsu -- to name just a few. I've read a lot of books on massage, but it was Thomas Claire's BODYWORK that helped me find the massage that was right for me -- and make the most of it. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in finding out more about massage and bodywork.
EXCELLENT SUMMARY OF BODY HEALING MASSAGE
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is a wonderful resource for everyone who can benefit from massage. We all need an "occasional tweeking" to keep ourselves feeling great. This book helps you figure out what massage is best for you!
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