I'm looking for massage books/textbooks to add to my library and knowledge. Anybody have a top 10 essential list they recommend to have in their own library or practice....
Although it is not pretentious, I've gotten a lot out of "The Anatomy of Movement". http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/0939616572
Alice L. replied:
I second the Dryden/Moyer book. I think every massage therapist should own it and read it. I also think Explain Pain by Butler and Moseley is essential for any MT who works with clients with pain. This is a very useful book for understanding current pain science, will help you as a therapist and will be helpful for your clients. http://www.massage-stlouis.com/book-review-explain-pain-david-butler-and-lorimer-moseley
Keith G. replied:
Basic Clinical Massage, James Clay. http://www.amazon.com/dp/0781756774
Keith G. replied:
Wendy, I'm highly movement/dance affected (In the sense of certain German wines being "highly botrytis affected"). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_rot
Keith G. replied:
Speaking of dance and understanding movement. A sense of dance, by Constance Schrader. http://www.amazon.com/Sense-Dance-Exploring-Movement-Potential/dp/0736051899/
Keith G. replied:
And, just in the interests of debate..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u75XQdTxZRc
Keith G. replied:
Also Eric Franklin's Dynamic Alignment through Imagery (Ideokinesis). http://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Alignment-Through-Imagery-2 nd/dp/0736067892/
Keith G. replied:
Hits hand to forehead. Just remembered I did a review article on three of the books I've given above. http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/column.php?c_id=613
Keith G. replied:
Wendy, here's a short article I wrote for Scottish country dancers based on Eric Franklin's work. http://www.scottishdance.net/scd/tips/nmpatterns.pdf
Jessica E. replied:
My absolute favorite that I use just about everyday: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0969817711
Lisa G. replied:
One of my all time favorites. 'Functional Assessment in Massage Therapy' http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0966119606/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/186-7810466-6550648
Lisa G. replied:
Or this one: http://www.omeri.com/products/orthopedic-assessment-in-massage-therapy/
Ok don't make fun of me. But can anyone recommend a good doggy massage therapist? I feel like we need to balance Molly out since she favors the side with the eye. If you...
Cindy B. replied:
Jennifer Strassberg Conners, Dr Derman's number is cell:856-889-7729, office: 856-627-7883. He is a really great guy and he loves the dogs.
Lee A. replied:
never make of fun of you for that..try this one...http://awakeningtouch.abmp.com/pet-massage
Heather G. replied:
My friend Trish does it. I think she works at pet pt in cherry hill. Dr Howe smith
Lori S. replied:
I would highly recommend Dr. Cynthia Graves, she did acupunture on 2 of my dogs and WHAT a DIFFERENCE!!
Tami D. replied:
Jennifer Strassberg Conners, meet AnnaLisa Allegretti
Cindy B. replied:
Trish at pet pt does doggie massage. dr. dermal is a doggie chiropractor at Marne Animal Hospital. he is very good also. And...I think it is great that you want to get her a massage.