Professional Foundations for Massage Therapists
by Benjamin, Patricia J., Ph.D.Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-03-03
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
This concise, practical instruction guide focuses on the broader picture of massage therapy as a meaningful career. It approaches massage therapy education as a holistic process acknowledging the need for developing personal as well as professional proficiencies.
Author Biography
Dr. Patricia Benjamin is a self-employed author, teacher, education consultant and massage therapist. Patricia earned her Doctorate in Philosophy for Recreation and Leisure Studies from Purdue University. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Science for Physical Education and a Certificate of Advanced Study for Curriculum and Supervision from Northern Illinois University. Patricia currently resides as the 3rd Vice-President, Newsletter Editor, Awards Chair President, and serves on the Government Relations Committee for the Illinois Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association. Patricia is an accomplished author whose books include Tappan’s Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques, published by Prentice Hall. In addition, she is an occasional contributor to the Massage Therapy Journal, and has written extensively on the history of massage therapy.
Table of Contents
| Massage Therapy Overview | |
| A Career in Massage Therapy | |
| Learning Outcomes Key Terms | |
| Concepts The Journey Massage Defined Wellness Profession Trends Typical Work Settings | |
| Summary | |
| References | |
| Websites | |
| Study Guide | |
| Massage Therapy: An Emerging Profession | |
| Learning Outcomes Key Terms | |
| Concepts Emerging Profession Characteristics of a Profession Body of Knowledge and Skills Education Continuing Education Credentials Organizations Scholarship and Publications Research Ethical Standards Acceptance by the General Public Recognition by Other Professionals | |
| Summary | |
| Websites | |
| Study Guide | |
| History of Massage as a Vocation & | |
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