Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art with Science, 6th Edition

For introduction to massage therapy or massage techniques/modalities courses Prepare massage therapists for success with a next-generation learning tool Successful massage therapists excel at blending the art and science of the profession.

Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art and Science is a learning tool for a new generation, but it results from years of experience, wisdom, and research on the part of the author and contributing therapists. This pioneering book in massage therapy provides the foundation, guidance, and the know-how that students need to master the essential task of blending art with science. The new Sixth Edition is an all-inclusive text for massage therapy students that moves beyond technique to encompass expanded foundational learning and professional and personal development, massage techniques, and career and practice development. With its logical format and compelling visuals, students will gain practical knowledge of the techniques and skills they need to become outstanding massage therapists. Also available with My Health Professions Lab??? This title is also available with My Health Professions Lab???an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn and test their understanding to help them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; My Health Professions Lab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and My Health Professions Lab search for ISBN-10: 0134071867 /ISBN-13: 9780134071862. That package includes ISBN-10: 0134062833 /ISBN-13: 9780134062839 and ISBN-10: 0134082699 /ISBN-13: 9780134082691.Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy 6th Edition is written by Patricia J. Benjamin Ph.D. and published by Pearson. ISBNs for Tappan's Handbook of Massage Therapy are 9780134070803, 0134070801 and the print ISBNs are 9780134082691, 0134082699. Additional ISBNs include 0134070771, 9780134070773, 0134062868, 9780134062860.