Whether you are a client who has a tip-of-the-iceberg interest in the magic of Santa Monica massage or a professional looking to further master your skill, there are plenty of books on the market written by professionals with decades of experience in the field that are bound to pique your interest. This list may be especially useful to you if you are simply an avid reader looking for a new topic to delve into, so why not give them a try?
Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice 6th Edition by Susan G. Salvo EdD LMT BCTMB
If you are currently in school to become certified to practice Santa Monica massage therapy, then this book will serve as a fantastic guide for you. If you find the book useful, you can also check out Susan Salvo’s other guides, including her online courses and other instructional material on the web.
“I received this yesterday before I left for class. Kudos to the seller for getting it to me on time. It’s just as described and brand new just how I 💕love my books to be.” – Flawless Fee
Introduction to Massage Therapy (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series) Third Edition by Mary Beth Braun
This book is ideal if you are an instructor teaching a class. Complete with lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and critical thinking exercises, it will allow you to assist your students in preparing them for the national exam.
“This is by far the best book that I have seen on teaching about massage. I have about a dozen or so and this is very thorough and well detailed with illustrations. Highly recommend this book!” – Faux-Creations
Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Clair Davies
Are you specifically interested in trigger point therapy? If so, this self-guide book is for you. This type of massage therapy is perfect for people with tight knots in their muscles that are in need of release. If you’re looking to become a massage therapist, then you will have no shortage of clients who will have some of those!
“This is … a well-organized, easy-to-use handbook that will indeed help sufferers of myofascial pain learn to treat themselves with effective self-massage techniques. The detail and clarity of the book’s format will also make it invaluable to pain physicians who want to be able to teach their patients useful, simple strategies to manage soft tissue pain problems.” ―Joseph F. Audette, MD, an instructor at Harvard Medical School and director of Outpatient Pain Services at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Medford, MA.
The Complete Guide to Modern Massage: Step-by-Step Massage Basics and Techniques from Around the World by Ryan Jay Hoyme LMT BCTMB
There are many different types of massage therapy techniques originating from all over the world, and trying to master them can be a daunting task. Luckily, this guide can give you the insight you need on the most popular massage services in demand right now, such as Asian massage in Santa Monica.
“A great book for beginners, but even after 20 years in this industry, I learned new things. There is so much here! From the mind-body connection and the history of massage to massage techniques from around the world, there is truly something here for everyone.”―Jeppe Tengbjerg, Owner of World Massage Championship
Wherever your journey to becoming the next best Santa Monica massage therapist takes you, we wish you the very best on the road ahead of you.
