Prepare your students to appropriately identify, understand, and respond appropriately to the phenomenon of emotional release during massage and bodywork! This new edition continues to provide a crucial basis of knowledge for massage therapy and students regarding the emotional impact of effective massage therapy. With a new, more colorful layout, this new edition has been fully revised to address the latest science around this topic. Furthermore, in-text features aim to help students apply their learning to actual practice as a massage therapist.

Key Features

• NEW: Second interior color makes information easier to locate and more visually appealing
• NEW: Updated content reflects the most current research
• Case studies bring concepts and theories to life
• Reader-friendly presentation of conceptual issues
• Suggestions for applying concepts to practice