{"product_id":"deep-tissue-massage-revised-edition-isbn-9781556436505","title":"Deep Tissue Massage, Revised Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing more than 250 photographs and 50 anatomical drawings, this revised edition of \u003ci\u003eDeep Tissue Massage \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003ci\u003e Deep Tissue Massage \u003c\/i\u003epresents 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\"Art’s passion, teaching expertise, and therapeutic knowledge blend beautifully in this user-friendly text. Every somatic therapist will gain valuable insights for energizing their practice and enhancing skills. The book is obviously a labor of love, and as the great author, poet, and artist John Ruskin once stated, 'When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.'\"—Erik Dalton, Ph.D., Developer of the Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques and founder of the Freedom From Pain Institute\"Art Riggs is masterful at teaching and explaining deep bodywork. We unreservedly recommend his materials in our workshops, and his updated \u003ci\u003eDeep Tissue Massage\u003c\/i\u003e will be an indispensable aid to practitioners, teachers, schools, and students.\"—Til Luchau, Certified Advanced Rolfer, Faculty of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration and Director and Lead Instructor of Advanced-Trainings.com“Art Riggs has created a superb teaching tool for the classroom and a matchless clinical reference manual. His book captures the background context and specific applications of deep tissue work in a word and picture, while conveying the essence and importance of attitude and approach.”—Keith Eric Grant, Ph.D., NCTMB, Research physicist and director of the McKinnon Institute Sports \u0026amp; Dip Tissue Program\u003cp\u003eArt Riggs\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis a Certified Advanced Rolfer and massage therapist who has taught bodywork  since 1988. A frequent conductor of workshops for medical professionals, including  physical therapists, he lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302220812517,"sku":"NP9781556436505","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781556436505.jpg?v=1767724953","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/deep-tissue-massage-revised-edition-isbn-9781556436505","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}