Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques: Classic, Holistic and Emerging Methods

by Frances M. Tappan, Patricia J. Benjamin, Ph.D. Tappan, Frances M.; Benjamin, Patricia J.

Book Overview

This text in massage therapy provides basic information on the art and science of effective healing massage techniques. It contains descriptions of basic Eastern and Western massage skills and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 083853676X
• ISBN13: 9780838536766
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

absolutely the best introduction to massage available

There is no question that this book is the best introduction to massage. It is written both with heart and with the correct information you need as a beginging student. You can feel the passion of the writers for the subject, and no wonder, Tappan is one of the most famous massage therapists America ever had. The authors write so sympathetically that you are pulled further into the book.This is an amazing accomplishment in a college level textbook. I am in love with this book! It integrates Eastern and Western styles beautifully. A beautiful labor of love. This book is also on the recommended study list by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work. Not many books made that cut. To get started all you need in addition to this book is a great anatomy and physiology book like my favorite by Tortora and Grabowski.

Excellent Reference book and CD-ROM

This is a thoroughly user friendly book for the student of massage, and the best general reference book on massage that I've found. The book attempts to cover it all and does a fairly good job. Particularly good is its section on Western Massage Techniques, especially those demonstrated in the video. The chapter and section in the video on trigger points and their release are particularly helpful for athletes.

Great Text

This is a great book showing strokes and techniques!! Highly recommended for all massage.

a great learning tool

this book was easy to read and understand and stands alone as a great reference....a must for any massage therapists or students of massage...great diagrams and discusses massage theory indepth.....

Highly Recommended book on massage therapy

Excellent choice for the student (or practitioner)of massage therapy. Great as a reference guide to follow up on lessons formally learned in school. Very well organized and carefully explained techniques. Good use of illustrations. Very helpful bibliography for further study on every topic covered.