Hypoallergenic. Provides 25% more coverage than ordinary oils..yet it's remarkably light, lasting and non-greasy. Spreading effortlessly over the skin, this seed oil based gel has one of the lightest, most pleasant textures you'll find. Offers significantly more coverage than typical oils so you use much less, yet assures continuous workability that doesn't require the interruption of reapplication. An ideal choice for those who want the lightest of oil textures. Water-dispersible. Leaves no greasy residue

Health and Beauty: Gel glides easily for ease of application, Preferred by most therapists, Deep penetrating, Soothing and Relaxing
Company: Biotone
List Price: $8.95
Amazon Price: $9.45

Let Village Naturals TherapyTM Muscle Relief Lotion make a house call. Massage away muscle aches and pains while aromatherapy vapors help you feel better. Our deep penetrating therapeutic formula is enriched with vitamins and skin softening ingredients that will help improve skin circulation and appearance. Relax and feel your aches melt away with ingredients extracted from natural sources. This product has never been tested on animals and does not contain animal-derived ingredients. The Village Natural Therapy line includes Mineral Bath Soak, Liquid Mineral Bath, Mineral Shower Gel and Body Lotion.

Health and Beauty: Massage away muscle aches and pains while aromatherapy vapors help you feel better, Deep penetrating therapeutic formula enriched with vitamins and skin softening ingredients, Help improve skin circulation and appearance, Includes mineral bath soak, liquid mineral bath, mineral shower gel and body lotion, Contains juniper to calm and restore, sage to soothe and comfort, and wintergreen to relax and invigorate
Company: The Village Company
List Price:
Amazon Price: $45.95

Earthlite offers it's Standard Table Warmer called "Basics"- A table warmer and fleece pad in-one.

Sports: Full Size 30" x 72", Auto over-heat protection, Two adjustable heat settings, Comfort fleece top with elastic corner straps to prevent slipping., One year limited warranty
Company: Earthlite (2007-11-01)
List Price: $59.00
Amazon Price: $44.95

Enjoy optimal manipulation of skin and muscle with more glide and easy workability. If you like the clean absorption of a lotion, but need more glide and workability for deep and relaxing massage, here's the solution. This unique specially developed lotion manages to maintain gentle drag and extended, lasting performance and still penetrates the skin for a pleasant non-greasy finish. Requires less reapplications than typical lotions to keep the flow of your massage constant. Hypoallergenic. Gallon.

Health and Beauty: Enjoy optimal manipulation of skin and muscle with more glide and easy workability, specially developed lotion manages to maintain gentle drag and extended, lasting performance and still penetrates the skin for a pleasant non-greasy finish, Hypoallergenic, Requires less reapplications than typical lotions to keep the flow of your massage constant, Gallon
Company: Biotone
List Price: $40.15
Amazon Price: $40.25

Practitioners love this versatile and sturdy stool! It is cushioned with a plush, 4� layer of exclusive Small Cell foam. The height can be adjusted from 25� high down to 19�, which is perfect for Reiki therapy.

Health and Beauty: 4? thick of our exclusive comfortable Small Cell foam, Height adjustable from 19? to 25, Seat diameter 15, Chrome Towel Bar, Weighs only 9.6 lbs.
Company: Master Massage (2005-12-10)
List Price: $89.99
Amazon Price: $49.83
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This is the perfect way to sample several blends. Each is infused with natural essential oils, skin-smoothing emollients and nourishing Vitamin E.

Health and Beauty: Set of (5) 2 fl oz 50 ml Aromatic Massage Oils: Sweet Almond, Serenity, Pleasure Garden, Healing Blend & Soaring Spirit, For External Use Only, Whether you're soothing sore muscles, relaxing the body or rejuvenating the soul, this sampler set of Aromatic Massage Oils will help you share your loving touch. Each is artfully blended with pure essential oils and fortified with skin-nourishing Vitamin E for a powerful effect on mind, body and spirit., Drizzle your favorite scented massage oil onto your hands or directly onto your lover's body. Gently caress into the body and enjoy aromatherapeutic scent, as well as the light and silky texture. Note: Aromatic Massage Oils can also be used in bath water for beautifully scented, soft and silky skin.
Company: Kama Sutra
List Price:
Amazon Price: $19.95

Cryocup Ice Massage Therapy Tool treats strains, sprains, muscle spasms, pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Reusable; add water and freeze repeatedly. It is comfortable, cold retardant handle and hasva contoured base for easy application. Applies ice to the injured site, thus minimizing joint stiffness and muscle weakness

Misc.: Treats strains, sprains, muscle spasms, pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, Reusable; add water and freeze repeatedly, Comfortable, cold retardant handle, Contoured base for easy application, Applies ice to the injured site, thus minimizing joint stiffness and muscle weakness
Company: CryoCup
List Price: $16.88
Amazon Price: $7.20

Experience the fine, satiny smooth application of this luxurious full-body massage formula. Light, non-greasy texture penetrates quickly to moisturize and condition the skin while assuring an easy glide and consistent workability. Contains intensive hydrating Sea Kelp and Aloe Vera plus fragrant, soothing botanicals to melt away stress: Roman Chamomile to calm, English Lavender to heal, Clover Blossom to help ease skin disorders and Blue Malva to moisturize very dry skin.

Health and Beauty: All natural ingredients, Nice fragrance, Refillable tube
Company: Biotone
List Price:
Amazon Price: $12.35

BIOTONE Advanced Therapy Massage Lotion is hypoallergenic, unscented and based with Apricot, Grapeseed and Sesame Oils for high glide and clean absorption of a lotion. This hypoallergenic unscented lotion allows for a gentle drag, while penetrates the skin for a pleasant non-greasy finish. Requires less reapplication. 8 oz with Pump

Health and Beauty: Hypoallergenic, Unscented, Provides high glide, Clean absorption of a lotion
Company: BIOTONE
List Price: $8.25
Amazon Price: $9.95

This soothing mixture of 100% Pure Aromatherapy Grade Essential Oils (French Lavender, Cedarwood, and Sweet Orange) compounded with our Superior Grade Natural Massage Oil, offers you a very relaxing and calming blend for your body and mind. It will provide a comforting and stress-reducing feeling all over, promoting a deep sense of peace. Used before bedtime, it will assure you a tranquil nights sleep.

Health and Beauty: All natural ingredients, 100% pure aroma oil, Relaxing and calming blend, Convenient 8 fluid ounce size, No animal testing
Company: Master Massage
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $9.98

Featuring more than 250 photographs and 50 anatomical drawings, Deep Tissue Massage is the standard guide to the essentials of touch, biomechanics, and positioning options for a multitude of strategies to treat all major conditions encountered in a bodywork practice.

The book is divided into three sections. “Fundamentals” covers basic skills of palpation, explaining the deeper layers of the body and presenting detailed instruction on working with these layers to release tension. This section gives clear information on the proper use of knuckles, fist, forearms, and elbows in preventing injury to the therapist. “Strategies” offers more precise protocols and treatment plans for the entire body with emphasis on client positioning options to stretch muscles rather than just kneading tissues. “Caveats” details areas in which the practitioner needs to exercise caution.

Deep Tissue Massage presents a wealth of information in a way the therapist can immediately utilize. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and includes a preface to the new edition, a foreword, an index, a Suggested Reading list, and extended sections on integrating deep-tissue massage into bodywork practice and the psychology of treating injuries.

Author: Art Riggs
Paperback: 304 pages
Company: North Atlantic Books (2007-06-05) (2007-06-05)
ISBN: 1556436505
List Price: $29.95
Amazon Price: $18.00
Used Price: $15.00

“[The Magic Touch] should be handed out to every student on the first day of Massage school. It is an incredible [resource].” – Rob West www.massagealumni.com “Run on over to amazon.com and get “The Magic Touch: How to make $100,000 per year as a Massage Therapist” and be a part of the next revolution of Massage Therapists who want something more than struggling to get by… if this book doesn’t get you to start thinking about how to break down any resistance [you may have about] making money… maybe it is time for another career.” – Julie Onofrio www.massagepracticebuilder.com In these pages you will uncover the secrets to earning $100,000 per year, while working as little as twenty hours per week. Discover which clients sustain through a slow economy and how to effectively market to this demographic on a shoestring budget. You’ll even uncover the essential “do’s and don’ts” as offered by the highest paying clients from around the world. “The Magic Touch: How to make $100,000 per year as a Massage Therapist” is filled with these revelations and more… Whether you want to learn how to average $100 per hour, grow a medical massage practice, build a celebrity clientele, learn the essentials of giving a world-class Deep Tissue massage, overcome the fear of medical billing, or be inspired by the author’s ‘rubs to riches’ tale to take the leap- and build your own lucrative massage business… this is the book for you!

Author: Meagan R. Holub
Paperback: 276 pages
Company: Olive Vine Press (2009-02-26)
ISBN: 0982365500
List Price: $23.95
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A clinical reference manual for the evaluation and treatment of muscle pain

• Contains detailed illustrations of pain patterns and trigger-point locations

• 15,000 copies sold in first hardcover edition

Myofascial pain syndromes are among the fastest growing problems that physicians, osteopaths, acupuncturists, and physical, occupational, and massage therapists encounter in their patients. In Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain Donna and Steven Finando have organized vast amounts of information on treating myofascial pain into an accessible "user's manual" for healthcare practitioners. They examine a wide range of pain patterns and present evaluation and palpation techniques for reducing trigger points--and thereby alleviating pain--in the most clinically significant musculature of the body.

This comprehensive yet easy-to-use reference guide to treatment of muscle pain begins with chapters on the concept of Qi and its relationship to myology, specific trigger point location and activation, and palpatory skill-building techniques. Subsequent sections provide detailed information on each muscle to teach clinicians to locate quickly and accurately individual points of pain and compensation. A visual index allows easy identification of the muscles that may be involved. Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain provides necessary and invaluable information for sufferers and any professional involved with myofascial disorders.

Author: Donna Finando L.Ac. L.M.T., Steven Finando Ph.D. L.Ac.
Paperback: 256 pages
Company: Healing Arts Press (2005-08-22) (2005-09-02)
ISBN: 1594770549
List Price: $19.95
Amazon Price: $11.37
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Author: Ruth Werner LMP NCTMB
Paperback: 663 pages
Company: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2012-02-29)
ISBN: 1608319105
List Price: $64.95
Amazon Price: $62.06

With a warm, quiet place and a bottle of oil--and this incredible book--you can spread pleasure over every inch of your partner's body. For more than a million readers The Art of Sensual Massage is more than a book, it's an unforgettable sensual experience. Techniques are beautifully illustrated with hundreds of gorgeous black and white photos. New in this edition: rare color photos, taken during the book's original photo sessions appear in gorgeous two page spreads. Instructions are easy-to-learn. Ten minutes after you open this book you will be doing a sensual massage. This updated edition has the best paper and photo reproduction plus many text updates. In a world full of expensive gadgets futilely designed to increase enjoyment of life it is enormously satisfying to realize that you can give so much pleasure just using your hands.

Author: Gordon Inkeles
Paperback: 164 pages
Company: Arcata Arts (2011-09-01) (2011-09-01)
ISBN: 0983402159
List Price: $19.95
Amazon Price: $12.74
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In this Massage Therapy Book:You'll Learn Massage Therapy and The Original Swedish Movements...Imagine the Perfect Massage and Movements:

Manual treatment for disease and massage has to a certain extent existed since the creation. Man had, by-instinct, acquired the art of manipulation and massage long before nature yielded her secrets in medicine. This is still the practice among many nations. In Sweden, even at the present time, certain manipulations are used among the peasants for cramps, swellings, etc. The Swedes seem never to have lost the art - but recently revived in other, countries.

Amiot and Dally speak of a perfect system of gymnastics with massage among the Chinese three thousand years before the Christian era. They maintained that gymnastics with massage, by preventing stagnation, produced an even and harmonious movement of the fluids in the human body, which is necessary to health. Not only did they use massage and gymnastics to pre-serve health, but they also had a thorough knowledge of their therapeutic effects. From each of the natural positions they placed the body and limbs in certain derivative positions, which modified the movement of the fluids and were, of course, important in different diseases.

This and much more Massage Therapy Information can be found in this book...

Author: KURRE W. OSTROM
Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook
Company: (2009-04-16) (2009-04-16)
List Price: $9.99
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Many clients enjoy the sensation of deep tissue massage. Yet some therapists shy away from incorporating this form of massage into their treatments, believing it to require the application of force greater than what they can deliver. Or they are anxious about how to apply pressure safely.

Deep Tissue Massage describes how to use 83 compressive and stretching techniques in ways that are safe and effective for you and your clients. The reference contains step-by-step guidelines and over 165 color photos, which will help you deliver comfortable and satisfying massages to your clients. The techniques are organized by the part of the body being massaged (trunk, lower limbs, and upper limbs) and by the positioning of the client (three-quarter lying, supine, prone, and seated). Once you have learned about the techniques, you will then learn about incorporating them into effective routines by moving the client from one position to the next. Discover those techniques and treatment positions that appeal to you, and discard those that you find less helpful. You will find many of these techniques easy to apply and will quickly be able to include them as part of your practice.

Deep Tissue Massage explains techniques for avoiding overuse of your hands by incorporating the forearms, fists, and elbows. Throughout the book Client Talk boxes present tips for effective dialogue between therapist and client to ensure expectations are met and the client’s limits for handling deep pressure are not exceeded. A photo gallery index provides a quick reference for treatment ideas or for checking technique.

Whether you are new to massage or a therapist with many years of experience, Deep Tissue Massage will be a great companion resource. Novices will love the easily accessible language and organization of this book, while veteran therapists will check technique and add variety to existing treatment routines. If used in a classroom setting, this book can stimulate debate and discussion about the proper use of deep tissue massage.

Author: Jane Johnson
Paperback: 216 pages Pages: 216, SHK01428
Company: Human Kinetics (2010-09-10)
ISBN: 0736084703
List Price: $32.00
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Experience the Healing Power of Massage

With more than 650,000 copies sold, The Book of Massage is the classic guide to the relaxing and healing skills of the hands. Featuring both Eastern and Western methods, it presents step-by-step, beautifully illustrated instructions on everything from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage offers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. In the comfort of your own home, you can

Soothe away stress and tension

Develop your body's unique healing powers

Banish headaches and back pain

Share the language of touch

Experience optimum health and vitality

Now revised and updated with fresh color photos and drawings throughout, The Book of Massage is a simple and comprehensive handbook that reveals how you can experience the myriad benefits of giving and receiving a soothing massage.

Author: Lucinda Lidell, Carola Beresford Cooke, Anthony Porter
Paperback: 192 pages
Company: Touchstone (2001-01-02) (2001-01-02)
ISBN: 0743203909
List Price: $17.00
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Author: James H. Clay, David M. Pounds
Hardcover: 443 pages
Company: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2008)
ISBN: 0781756774
List Price: $67.95
Amazon Price: $28.98
Used Price: $20.39

Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition helps you master the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities for your career in massage therapy. With clear writing and a straightforward approach, leading massage authority Susan G. Salvo and her team of expert contributors and reviewers provide cutting-edge, practical information and professional insight in one broad, in-depth, and visually engaging resources, giving you everything you need to launch a successful career in massage therapy.

Clear, straightforward approach simplifies complex content for better understanding.

Thorough anatomy and physiology coverage integrated throughout helps you master essential A&P concepts without buying additional resources.

Emphasis on kinesiology includes more than 170 images of muscles, bones, joints, and related structures, and useful muscle action charts.

Bound-in DVD guides you through 2 hours of techniques, routines, client interactions, and case scenarios.

675 high-quality illustrations clarify difficult concepts in vibrant detail.

Biography profiles and candid interviews provide a real-world perspective on massage practice from the most respected authorities in massage and bodywork. DVD icons throughout the text and E-Resources lists at the end of each chapter direct you to corresponding multimedia resources on the bound-in DVD and companion Evolve website to help you save time and study more efficiently. All-new Clinical Massage chapter broadens your career potential with detailed information on trigger points, posture, gait, and rehabilitation for working in physician-referred practices, multidisciplinary clinics, and sports injury environments.

All-new Research Literacy chapter demonstrates the importance of research-based massage practice and guides you through the process of acquiring and applying the latest information.

Expanded Business chapter helps you prepare for today's job market and appeal to potential employers and clients using digital media and social networking tools.

Numerous case studies and critical thinking questions challenge you to apply your knowledge and understanding in realistic scenarios.

Vibrant group muscle illustrations help you accurately identify, locate, and palpate muscles.

Charts and tables summarize important information such as nutrition and pharmacology for fast, easy reference at a glance.

Innovative "motion" photographs demonstrate technique sequence in greater clarity than traditional images.

Content reflects the most essential massage therapy topics as identified by the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge (MTBOK). Enhanced online resources on Evolve make chapter review and exam preparation fun and engaging.

Author: Susan G. Salvo BEd LMT NTS CI NCTMB
Paperback: 840 pages
Company: Saunders (2011-07-21)
ISBN: 1437719775
List Price: $72.95
Amazon Price: $50.00
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