Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the ...view more
Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice, and the skilful combination of voice and touch.
Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice, and the skilful combination of voice and touch.
Key Features
Written by experienced therapists working in this area of practice
Introduces the modalities with clear explanations of their development and application to cancer care settings
Logical organization makes it easy to find key information quickly
Each section includes an overview, an abstract of each chapter, a summary of key issues, and conclusions and recommendations for best practice
Focuses on specialized aspects of massage and bodywork to support safe, competent, and compassionate practice
Author Information
By Peter A. Mackereth, PhD, MA, RGN, Dip Nursing, Cert Ed, Clinical Lead, Complementary Therapies and Smoking Cessation, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; Ann Carter, BA, Dip Health Ed, Cert Ed MIFPA, Complementary Therapy Coordinator, St Ann's Hospice, Manchester Life Coach, Lecturer and Therapist; Michele Petroni; Denise Rankin-Box, BA(Hons), RGN, Dip TD, CertED, MISMA, Company Development Manager, Dot Medical Ltd, Macclesfield, UK and Editor, Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
By Peter A. Mackereth, PhD, MA, RGN, Dip Nursing, Cert Ed, Ann Carter, BA, Dip Health Ed, Cert Ed MIFPA, Michele Petroni and Denise Rankin-Box, BA(Hons), RGN, Dip TD, CertED, MISMA
https://www.eu.elsevierhealth.com/e-book-massage-and-bodywork-9780702032660.html101742E-Book - Massage and Bodyworkhttps://www.eu.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780702032660_3.jpg2533.33EURInStock/Health Professions/Health Professions (General)/Health Professions/Massage Therapy/Health Professions/Complementary Medicine/Nursing & Midwifery/Specialist Nursing/eBooks98631008799099892525504017454983498915145120Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice, and the skilful combination of voice and touch. Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice, and the skilful combination of voice and touch.00add-to-cart97807020326602011 and earlierProfessionalBy Peter A. Mackereth, PhD, MA, RGN, Dip Nursing, Cert Ed, Ann Carter, BA, Dip Health Ed, Cert Ed MIFPA, Michele Petroni and Denise Rankin-Box, BA(Hons), RGN, Dip TD, CertED, MISMA20071E-BookChurchill Livingstone029 Sep 2006IN STOCKBy <STRONG>Peter A. Mackereth</STRONG>, PhD, MA, RGN, Dip Nursing, Cert Ed, Clinical Lead, Complementary Therapies and Smoking Cessation, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; <STRONG>Ann Carter</STRONG>, BA, Dip Health Ed, Cert Ed MIFPA, Complementary Therapy Coordinator, St Ann's Hospice, Manchester Life Coach, Lecturer and Therapist; <STRONG>Michele Petroni</STRONG>; <STRONG>Denise Rankin-Box</STRONG>, BA(Hons), RGN, Dip TD, CertED, MISMA, Company Development Manager, Dot Medical Ltd, Macclesfield, UK and Editor, Complementary Therapies in Clinical PracticeeBooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
