TY - BOOK AU - Braun,Mary Beth AU - Simonson,Stephanie J. TI - Introduction to massage therapy SN - 9780781773744 PY - 2008/// CY - Philadelphia PB - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins KW - Massage therapy KW - Massage N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Welcome to the world of massage therapy! -- Ethics and professionalism -- Medical terminology -- Introduction to anatomy, physiology, and pathology -- Communication and documentation -- Assessment -- Treatment plan -- Equipment, environment, sanitation, and safety -- Client positioning and body mechanics -- Massage strokes and flow -- Therapeutic applications -- Complementary modalities -- Special populations -- Being a massage therapy professional: business concepts and self-care ER -