| There are several varying types of books for the | | | | Academic Use |
| massage therapist. It is wrong to think though | | | | For students, books are also used for academic |
| that a massage therapy book can only be used | | | | purposes. The best source for academic use |
| academically. There are many different uses for | | | | would be a book that focuses solely on a specific |
| these books depending on the type of book. | | | | topic. Most serious and advanced students would |
| Career Help | | | | have no use for an introductory books. Special |
| Some people think its easy being a massage | | | | books on anatomy, pathology and business that |
| therapist or that it is a great career to pursue. | | | | are especially suited to massage therapists would |
| You have to be absolutely certain though of what | | | | be the books to look for. |
| you are getting yourself into and whether a | | | | Review Books |
| career in massage therapy is really for you. You | | | | Since massage therapy has grown into a field all |
| can do that by enrolling in introductory classes to | | | | its own, the demand for licensed massage |
| get a feel of the profession or you could first get | | | | therapists have risen. This means that you |
| your hands on a book and save a few dollars. A | | | | probably won't be allowed to publicly practice |
| book will tell you if your interest can be converted | | | | these techniques if you haven't taken the board |
| into a real career path and if taking the | | | | exam. One other important use of a book would |
| introductory classes would be worth the time and | | | | be to help future therapists review for licensure |
| expense. | | | | exams. |
| Basic Instruction | | | | Recently, there have been a growth in the |
| Real licensed massage therapists need to undergo | | | | number of expert authors who have come up |
| extensive studies and training before being | | | | with review books for would be therapists. Most |
| deemed fit to practice complicated and crucial | | | | of these books have well organized topics, |
| techniques. This is especially true if a student is | | | | questions and answers based on the areas of |
| studying to be a medical massage therapist and | | | | concentration. |
| not just a relaxation masseuse. | | | | Where to Find |
| In most cases, it would definitely be safest to | | | | Bookstores are one of the best sources for |
| have a massage conducted only by a certified | | | | these kinds of books. Online sites however are |
| expert. There are some instances though when | | | | also good places to scout. Shopping online is |
| you can perform basic techniques for personal | | | | almost always easier and more convenient. You |
| use. You might want to give your baby a soothing | | | | can read hundreds of book reviews and forward |
| massage or your partner a sensual massage. You | | | | an order with just a click of a button. The best |
| can learn how to safely perform such basic | | | | thing is that you just have to wait for you book |
| techniques from a good book for non therapists. | | | | to be delivered to your doorstep. |