Massage Video Review
Review with Links to the Author's Website
These DVDs are available from the internet, I am cataloging as I go through them.
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Massage Video Review Review with Links to the Author's Website These DVDs are available from the internet, I am cataloging as I go through them. |
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Art Riggs Deep Tissue Massage & Myofascial Release http://www.deeptissuemassagemanual.com 2003 |
Highly acclaimed, excellent video for deep tissue massage (DTM) and direct myofascial release (MFR). Contains fundamentals, techniques & treatment to common injuries. Beginning with the basics of touch, tools, and body mechanics, the information progresses in complexity through a series of techniques and novel treatment suggestions for working all parts of the body. Each section includes brief anatomy and various techniques explained at length. Art Riggs techniques are smooth & elegant, his nurturing touch can be felt by viewers. Not only showing strokes and techniques but the humane side as a therapist. |
Beginner-Intermediate ****
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Erik Dalton. Vol. I Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques 1998 |
Advanced techniques on direct myofascial release & spinal correction via soft tissue manipulation. Working based on Vladimir Janda's upper & lower crossed syndrome, Erik addressed techniques for correcting the lower crossed syndrome in disc 2 & upper crossed syndrome in disc 3. Now you can get them at our site |
Intermediate-Advanced **** |
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Erik Dalton. Vol. II Advanced Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques 2001 |
Contains excellent techniques for treatment of forward head posture using Erik's Dirty Dozen. Contains good computer graphics of muscular attachment, and joint movement & rather scary images of the real muscles of a preserved model. This volume has 3 parts: Dalton’s “Dirty Dozen” Techniques, Myoskeletal Zone Therapy, and Deep Tissue Receptor Techniques for Difficult Necks. Now you can get them at our site |
Advanced **** |
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Erik Dalton. Vol. III Myoskeletal Techniques for Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Pain 2001 |
Effective treatment for injuries to shoulder, arms & hand. Includes joint mobilization routines for fibrotic joint capsules, ligaments, and muscles. Deep tissue, muscle energy, and neuroreceptor massage techniques for torn tendons and nerve impingement syndromes. Contains practical treatments for : Frozen Shoulder, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Acromioclavicular Pain, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Tennis/Golfers Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, De Quervain Syndrome, Trigger Fingers. Now you can get them at our site |
Advanced **** |
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Sean Riehl Anatomy & Pathology for Bodyworkkers 2003 |
Superb introduction to basic anatomy & physiology with reference to massage. I wish I have this DVD when I am studying Anatomy & Physiology. The computer graphics is nicely presented. Contains essential info on: Skeletal, Circulatory, Lympathic, Nervous & Muscular systems. Sean Riehl describes systematically in simple words main anatomical functions & disorder pathologies. Symptoms to common diseases with indications & contra-indications to massage. And best of all, different massage techniques affecting each of the physiology system is introduced and demonstrated. Each section is ended with brief quiz. |
Beginner-Intermediate **** |
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Sean Riehl Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy - The Torso 1999 |
Deep Tissue by Sean Riehl refers to Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) and trigger point therapy. The introduction provides essential basics to deep tissue, the concept with correct use of forearm, body positioning and more. Important information for all bodyworkers. This video covers the hips, back, belly, shoulders & neck. Contains 3-dimensional views of the muscles, which have been modelled out of clay and feature computer generated trigger point referral overlays. This video includes functional assessment work, along with range of motion and resistive tests. This video also show how to work on the tendons, ligaments and muscles with effective neuromuscular and deep tissue strokes. Finally complete the work with stretches. As with all other videos from Real Bodywork, each section is ended with a summary and quiz. |
Beginner-Intermediate **** |
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Sean Riehl Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy - The Extremities 1999 |
This video covers neuromuscular therapy for the rotator cuff, elbow, wrist, fingers, thumb, ankle & knee!. Sean is a great teacher, he outlined the important parts, and explained it in simple and easy to understand terms. This video includes functional assessment work, range of motion and resistive tests, basic postural evaluation techniques, how to work on the tendons, ligaments and muscles. Finally complete the work with stretches. |
Beginner-Intermediate **** |
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Sean Riehl Beginning & Advanced Myofascial Release 2000 |
This is the indirect
myofascial release which is the gentle fascia stretching as opposed to
direct MFR of Art Riggs. This is an exceptional reference to MFR founded
on theory by John Barnes.
The 'beginning' DVD explores the basic anatomy & physiology of fascia, how to perform Myofascial Release, releasing the superficial fascia, skin rolling, scar release techniques, leg and arm pulls, cross handed stretches, and transverse diaphragm releases. The 'advanced' DVD shows how to evaluate postural distortions, and use Myofascial Release to bring the body into balance. Also use other techniques such as the Rebound technique, Cross fiber friction, forearm strokes, and Muscle Energy Technique in the context of a Myofascial treatment. A summary is given at the end of each section. |
Beginner-Intermediate **** |
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Mary Sullivan Cranial-Sacral Therapy 2002 |
This wonderful video provides an invaluable introduction to cranio sacral techniques. Starting from the basics, this video provides a very good introduction to the principles and techniques in CranioSacral Therapy (CST). This DVD shows how to balance each of the cranial bones and sacrum using 22 varied techniques. Divided into 13 lessons, each lesson focuses on different cranial bones. The first three lessons cover the history, anatomy and technique fundamentals. The next 9 lessons cover a specific cranial bone, its' motion, common dysfunction, and detailed, clearly demonstrated techniques. Mary Sullivan is a wonderful instructor, clearly guides through every technique. The computer graphics is excellent. Highly recommended for anyone interested in CST. |
Beginner-Intermediate **** |
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Doug Alexander Nerve Mobilization 2004 |
This DVD presents advanced nerve tension tests that will allow therapists to precisely evaluate the median, ulnar, and radial nerves. This test can help to discover exactly where the nerves are impinged. Then Doug Alexander will lead you through over 65 soft tissue techniques. These include myofascial release techniques, fluid (lymphatic) techniques, and muscle release techniques as well as direct nerve gliding and stretching. Each technique is designed to free restrictions along the path of the nerve and normalise tissue function from the neck to the hand. Great for carpal tunnel syndrome, golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, numbness, tingling, weakness, wrist pain, epicondylitis, and more. |
Intermediate-Advanced **** |
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Mary Sullivan Polarity Therapy: 5 Elements & 3 Principles 2001
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Mary Sullivan shows the elements and principles of Polarity Therapy as originally developed by Randolph Stone. Mary is a good instructor provides the theory of 5 elements and 3 principles. Then techniques for treatment or balancing each element is introduced and clearly demonstrated. It is a valuable reference for practitioners and also for those who want to know and learn Polarity Therapy without spending enormous money on weekend course. |
Beginner -Intermediate ****
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Carollanne Crichton Healing Stone Massage 1 & 2 2001
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This series of video reveals the secrets and techniques of Lithos Therapy or Healing Stone or Hot Stone massage. Learn to perform this highly demanded and highly priced treatment. Carollane introduces to the principles and techniques in an easy to follow routine. Carollanne also shows you how to pick your stone and heating them without having to buy expensive sets. Techniques and routines can be easily coupled with your existing massage strokes. The second video provides an advance treatment for sports, meridian, rehabilitation and pregnancy. |
Beginner -Intermediate ****
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John Barnes Myofascial Release & Myofascial Freedom
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This 2 DVDs avaibale from
John Branes website. The first one John goes through the principle of
MFR, showing how to read the body for imbalance, then a little demo of
MFR. fairly basic. The second one shows some myofascial stretching. Interesting stretches and also at the end a bit on self unwinding. Both videos are slightly old (probably from early 1990s), a bit expensive, and contains basic MFR. |
Beginner -Intermediate ***
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Tom Myers Anatomy Trains 2002 |
The first 2 series describe the concept of Anatomy Trains & the myofascial meridians. Tom Myers provide excellent lecture on fascia, the development of human body and tensegrity. The technique series show technique applied on each of the myofascial line: superficial back line, superficial front line, lateral line and spiral line. There are also 4 additional lines The demonstration is designed to mimic classroom or one-to-one tutorial. The technique is demonstrated and a student then perform it with feedback from the client. This is probably the closest structural integration technique as Rolfing. Definitely an excellent resource, can be used after completing Art Riggs DVD.
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Intermediate-Advanced **** |
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James Waslaski Orthopedic Massage
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A six series DVD on advanced orthopedic massage techniques, the first three volume focuses on sports injuries, vol. 4 & 5 on orthopedic massage for shoulder & cervical problems, and vol. 6 on isolated stretching. James formulates the 12 step protocol forming effective recipes for treatment of chronic pain & injuries: Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation. Vol. 1, 2, 3 provides assessment and treatment of injuries to upper & lower extremities, back pain & sciatica. The orthopedic technique is an integration of sports massage, myofascial stretching, active isolated stretching, trigger point, deep tissue, and muscle energy techniques. Finally isolated stretching for client self treatment. James talks his way on every technique, and also introduces unique techniques such as the plunging technique for frozen shoulder (vol. 4) and pelvic stabilization (vol. 5), muti-direction fibre friction. |
Intermediate-Advanced **** |
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Ben Benjamin Common Injuries
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Common Injuries: Advanced Injury
Assessment and Treatment. In this series, Ben Benjamin presents five of
the most common injuries seen by bodywork therapists. Anatomy, theory,
causes, assessment tests, and treatment techniques are covered in each
of the programs: Subscapularis, Tennis Elbow, Patella tendon injuries,
Lateral ankle sprain, Achilles tendon injuries. Stylish Ben presents the
topic in a systematic way. The techniques mainly cross fibre friction
based on Cyriax method.
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Intermediate-Advanced ****
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Aaron L. Mattes (Lance A. Mattes) Active Isolated Stretching 1998 |
This 45 mins video contains Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) techniques developed by Aaron Mattes. AIS attempts to isolate particular muscle and stretching the muscle for 1-2 seconds as opposed to the conventional prolonged 10-60 seconds. The argument is prolonged static stretching actually decreases the blood flow within the tissue creating localized ischemia and lactic acid buildup. Stretches up to 2 seconds allows the target muscle to optimally lengthen without triggering the protective stretch reflex and subsequent reciprocal antagonistic muscle contraction. Lance Mattes clearly demonstrates self stretching techniques for neck & shoulder, arm & hand, leg & foot. The techniques. Useful for everyone, therapists, sports athlete, and patient. This book is a great companion to Aaron Mattes' book. |
Beginner-Intermediate ***
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Michael Young Muscle Release Technique 2001
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This is a 4 series DVD by Michael Young's technique. It is basically putting the muscle on interest on stretch and then massaging it repeatedly. It is not particularly comfortable. This is based on the Soft Tissue Release techniques, which is quite popular in Europe & UK. |
Intermediate **
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Stuart Taws Soft Tissue Release http://www.softtissuerelease.com/
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This is a revised soft tissue release techniques by Stuart Taws. Not as painful and forceful, Stuart reformulates his approach with gentle stretching. The first DVD titled: the Power of Understanding versus the Force of Manual Therapy, which provides the philosophy and theory behind the technique. The second DVD titled How to be Balanced and React Fast in an Unsteady World, mainly for sports injury. The third DVD is treating Chronic Low Back Pain, and the fourth DVD is on Repetitive Stresses of Everyday Life, including carpal; tunnel, thoracic outlet. |
Intermediate-Advanced **** |
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Robert Acland Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy http://www.lww.com/product/?978-0-7817-4068-5
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This is a set of six DVDs: The Upper Extremity, The Lower Extremity, The Trunk, The Head and Neck, Part 1, The Head and Neck, Part 2, and The Internal Organs. The best anatomy DVD, no computer graphics just pure human cadaver, showing all the bones, joints, and muscles with origins and insertions, and actions. A must for all bodyworkers. Some of the muscles are used in Erik Dalton and James Waslaski's DVD. | |
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Gil Hedley The Integral Anatomy http://www.integralanatomy.com/
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This is a series (3 DVDs) of human dissection, Gil Hedley shows you dissection of real human body, layer by layer revealing fascia. Not for the weak heart. Vol. 1: Skin and Superficial Fascia; Vol. 2: Deep Fascia and Muscle; Vol. 3: Cranial and Visceral Fascia. | |
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John Upledger Craniosacral Therapy Series
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From the master himself
John Upledger showing craniosacral therapy. There are several series:
classroom and studio series. They are filmed in the 1980s and just
recently made into DVDs, so quality of picture is not so good. Seeing the
master works is remarkable. The 10 step protocol is the basic for CST,
the somatoemotional release is quite shocking so be prepare.
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Roger Gilchrist Cranial therapy and the Energetic Body |
Roger discusses cranial therapy and the breath of life. Roger mostly goes through the principle (as in his book) and slow some basic cranial hold. A bit old, and blurry. | |
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James Mally Deep Tissue Massage
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Deep Tissue of James Mally is a Swedish massage with combination of remedial and NMT. Contains many techniques for remedial and relaxation massage, including seated and side-lying techniques. Only for beginner of remedial massage. |
Beginner ** |
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Boris Prilutsky
Medical Massage |
This is a 5 volume series,
Vol. 1 Lower Back Disorders, Post-Isometric Relaxation, Back Rehabilitative Exercises. Vol. 2 Hypertension, Full Body Medical Stress Management Massage, Neck Rehabilitative Exercises. Vol. 3 Acupressure for Tension Headaches, Fibromyalgia, Pregnancy Massage
Vol. 4 European Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome More Volumes are being produced.
This series present very dull Boris, his narration is difficult to understand and confusing. His explanation is puzzling, and he puts so much lubrication on the body .. Avoid it, despite apparent good review by massage today ! |
Beginner-Intermediate * |
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Clint Chandler Trail Guide to the Body DVD http://www.trailguidetothebody.com 2005 |
Companion to the famous Trail to the Guide Body by Andrew Biel. Clint shows how to palpate various muscles. The video is divide into sections, each section covers different muscle. And Clint shows how to locate and palpate each of the muscle on different models. The models are chosen properly, from bodybuilder which allows us to see the muscles. Good reference and companion to the book. |
Beginner-Intermediate ****
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Ralph R. Stephens Seated Therapeutic Massage. Vol. I, II & III
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This 3 series shows good techniques for remedial massage applied on seated position. There's a bit of promotion stuff on the first video. Ralph likes to talk a lot. The format is introduction to the anatomy of the muscles, and shown on a guy with picture of the muscles drawn on his skin. Then techniques described and demonstrated. Drawing the muscle on skin sometimes can be more useful than sophisticated computer graphics. |
Beginner-Intermediate ***
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Dimitrios Kostopoulos, Konstantine Rizopoulos The Video of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy 2001 |
This video is accompanying the book by the same author, provides a good introduction to trigger point theory from a clinical or physiotherapy point of view. Trigger point for each muscle is described and therapeutic techniques along with stretching is explained & demonstrated. A good reference for trigger point techniques, however the pit is quite expensive. |
Intermediate-Advanced **** |
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Human Kinetics Myofascial Release in Sports Medicine 2000 |
This short video (20 mins) provides a brief introduction to indirect myofascial release. Starting with introduction, then preparing and applying myofascial release techniques. Short demonstration of scar tissue release, then followed by upper & lower extremities, which includes arm & leg pull. This gives a broad overview of indirect MFR with application in sports massage. Techniques may not be picked up easily. A bit overly priced videos from Human Kinetics. |
Beginner **
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Benny Vaughn Massage for Sports Health Care Human Kinetics 1998 |
A good introduction to sports massage, Benny Vaughn demonstrated basic techniques such as compressive effleurage, compressive petrisage, a student then followed. A bit overly priced videos from Human Kinetics. |
Beginner ***
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Benny Vaughn Clinical Sports Massage 1992-1993 |
Vol 1.Upper Extremities, Vol. 2 Lower Extremities, Vol. 3 Neck & Back. These are slightly old videos by Benny vaughn outlining Sports massage. Now is outdated. |
Beginner *** |
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Rich Phaigh Therapeutic Massage For Sports and Fitness 1988 |
Slightly outdated this is massage for sports by Rich Phaigh, the creator of Onsen Therapy. The techniques mainly muscle energy technique combined with cross fibre friction. |
Beginner-Intermediate *** |
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John Hickey Clinical Shiatsu 2004
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This DVD is a great reference to Shiatsu techniques, unlike most videos which only provides scratches to the surface, this video covers the majority of the primary meridians, and includes multiple sequences that can be used to vary your work on each client. It also includes Back-shu Points, Ashi points, evaluation in terms of excessive or deficient, chi or blood stagnation, and a meridian review. A definite must for Shiatsu practitioners. |
Intermediate-Advanced **** |
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Rod Berger Shiatsu: Principles and Practice 1996 |
Two volume video by Aussie Shiatsu expert Rod Berger. Contains basic principles of Shiatsu, description of meridians, suggested body position, basic and advanced techniques applied to the meridians. Instruction and demonstration are clear and concise. Rod demonstrated techniques with thumbs, forearms, feet and breathing technique for application of pressure. But I think a bit too expensive. Now outdated. |
Beginner-Intermediate ***
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Maria Mercati Thai Massage: Foundation & Advanced http://www.bodyharmonics.co.uk 1998
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Maria Mercati is a great teacher, showing Thai massage techniques in a clear and simple to understand words. The videos shows Thai massage routines as described in Maria's book. Following them enabled mastery of the Thai massage routine. Highly recommended. |
Beginner ****
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Maria Mercati Step by Step Tuina http://www.bodyharmonics.co.uk 1995 |
This video provides a fantastic introduction to Tui Na. The history and principles of Tui Na is explained. Followed by the basic techniques, includes the Chinese roll and also Bodyharmonics version. And finally a general routine for the whole body. Great companion to the book by the same author. Highly recommended. |
Beginner **** |
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Zhang Hao Chinese Acupressure Massage |
Master Zhang Hao shows
the complete sequence of Traditional
Chinese Acupressure Massage to revitalize the entire body's 'Chi' energy
and restore a state of total balance.
Great instructions, need some knowledge on
the meridian and the pressure points. Available here |
Beginner ***
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Eugene Cheng Fr. Josef's Method of Foot Reflexology http://www.fjmreflexology.com/ 2004
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The Chinese method of reflexology is called Rwo Shur, originated by Father Joseph Eugster. In this video, together with Eugene Cheng, they have refined the techniques. The video demonstrated 20 minutes of the basic 'Sequential method' which is less painful. This DVD contains a step by step demonstration on the reflex points. |
Beginner **
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Margie Hare Aromatherapy Massage 2004 |
Good introduction to basic aromatherapy and fundamental aromatherapy massage at very low price. |
Beginner ***
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Basic Massage Therapy
2003 |
This DVD is a waste of time. Available on the web and Amazon with great hype and label such as "#1 best seller" & "A must see" by Dr. Heith Root, "Golden Web Award". "Recommended by Indiana College of Oriental Medicine", This college is a Martial Arts College run by a church. Showing June a "certified therapist" giving Swedish massage from a distance. Note the face of the therapist is cut out from the cover. |
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Massage Therapy for Professionals
2003
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A complete waste of money & time. Another deceiving series. It is blurry, cheaply made and filmed on a home video. The first part shows some massage techniques by a "professional", and the second part the narrator gave a lecture on the anatomy of muscles on a whiteboard with hand drawn picture. |
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