Practical, concise, and well-illustrated, Introduction to Massage Therapy, 3rd Edition provides everything your students need to build strong, foundation skills that will carry them throughout their studies, help them prepare for the national exam, and launch them into successful careers as massage therapists. The book covers the science behind the practice of massage therapy through just the right amount of coverage of anatomy and physiology, pathology, and pharmacology.\\The Third Edition is enhanced by new evidence-based references and new online videos that demonstrate common procedures, techniques, and flow sequences.

Previous edition of Textbook for:\\MT 101 Introduction to Massage Therapy\MT 105Western Massage Therapy I\MT 205 Western Massage Therapy II\\Class uses 5th ed. MT101\MT105\MT205.

Welcome to the world of massage therapy! -- Ethics and professionalism -- Body systems -- Kinesiology and biomechanics -- Pathology and pharmacology -- Communication and documentation -- Assessment -- Treatment plan -- Massage strokes and flow -- Therapeutic applications -- Complementary modalities -- Special populations -- Guidelines for professional practice.