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\u003cp\u003eExpand your practice and attract new clients with chair massage! A practical, visual guide to this rapidly growing field, \u003cb\u003eChair Massage \u003c/b\u003ehelps you develop a basic routine and adapt to different clients and situations. Expert authors Patricia M. Holland, MC, LMT, and Sandra K. Anderson, BA, LMT, NCTMB, provide coverage of massage techniques, chair adjustment, body mechanics, and applying pressure, plus specific routines for the lower back, shoulders, neck/head, and arm/hand regions -- with full-color photographs clearly demonstrating each technique. A chapter on the business aspects of seated massage helps you market and manage your practice successfully. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-color photographs and drawings\u003c/b\u003e clearly depict each technique.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Practice\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003echapter\u003c/b\u003e helps you translate your knowledge into revenue by addressing crucial topics such as determining target markets, job-related conditions, marketing methods, introductory letters, setting fees, drawing up contracts, and getting paid, and includes practical advice from practitioners who offer chair massage.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnique! Coverage of low back techniques\u003c/b\u003e includes specific techniques for treating low back pain, its causes, when to perform massage, and when it is contraindicated.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnique! A chapter on additional techniques and adaptations\u003c/b\u003e covers body regions such as the iliotibial band, gastrocnemius, pectorals, anterior neck muscles, and serratus anterior, plus situations such as clients in wheelchairs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnique! A segment on closing the session\u003c/b\u003e describes positive ways to finalize a chair massage session, including use of percussion as a finishing technique, closing stretches, a post-treatment discussion, and helping the client off the chair.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eCommunications and Ethics\u003c/i\u003e chapter\u003c/b\u003e addresses important topics such as the ethical presentation of self, boundaries, communicating with clients about feedback, pre- and post-treatment interviews, and intake forms.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA review of anatomy and kinesiology\u003c/b\u003e covers the specific information that you need to know in order make treatment decisions and perform routines.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoverage of traditional Chinese medicine points and channels\u003c/b\u003e gives you more techniques to use during chair massage practice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample dialogues\u003c/b\u003e provide examples of effective communication with clients during their sessions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e |
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