[.ca] Informed Touch (ISBN 0892817402)

every massage therapist should own this.:
great book that emphasize on learning to build one's skill in touch. great illustration pictures to master location of muscles. easy reference book to refer to in regard to figuring out possible trigger points for pain.

Elegant and Informative:
This book is a gem of simplicity and usefulness. It integrates anatomy, myofascial techniques, holistic thinking and traditional Chinese medicine meridien theory and also provides simple stretching and strengthening exercises to help patients move from pain to recovery. It's beautifully designed and illustrated; I especially love the calligraphic drawings of the exercises. As a massage therapist, I can say that it is now one of my favorite reference books.

two thumbs up:
This is an excellent book for integrating an understanding of the myofascial body: pain syndromes, stretches to release, exercises to strengthen, with acupuncture points and meridians and trigger points. The authors help bridge the two aspects of touch: evaluation/assessment and therapeutic. I have found it to be immediately useful and have recommended it to others. I am buying my second copy so I have one to share.

massage therapy:
I am a massage therapist, who does deep tissue, sports and medical massage. I find this book to be a great guide. It is not as complete as the Janet Travell manuels, but it covers the main points of pain.

Great book:
This is a great book if you are trying to figure out referred pain patterns or ways for your client to help themselves at home. Good book to have on hand.