13. The medical approach to labour
CHAPTER 13. The medical approach to labour Chapter contents 13.1 The medical model of labour 354 13.2 Monitoring in labour 355 13.3 Induction 356 13.4 Pain relief 358 13.5 Assisted…
7. Eastern approach to the postpartum
CHAPTER 7. Eastern approach to the postpartum Chapter contents 7.1 General energy patterns for the mother 168 7.2 Changes in the Extraordinary Vessels 171 7.3 Changes in the 12 meridians…
6. Eastern approach to labour
CHAPTER 6. Eastern approach to labour Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting: The Soul that rises with us, our life’s Star, Hath elsewhere its setting, And cometh…
3. Western approach to the postpartum
CHAPTER 3. Western approach to the postpartum Chapter contents 3.1 Definition of postpartum period and overview of changes 99 3.2 The female reproductive system 100 3.3 Neuroendocrine system 103 3.4…
5. Eastern approach to pregnancy
CHAPTER 5. Eastern approach to pregnancy Chapter contents 5.1 General energy patterns for the mother 132 5.2 Main energy changes and patterns during pregnancy for the mother 133 5.3 Energy…
Anatomy and physiology
CHAPTER 4 Anatomy and physiology This content targets the sciences. This aspect of information provides the foundation for the validity of massage. Many, if not most, exam question found on…
Review of massage application
CHAPTER 3 Review of massage application The history of massage provides an understanding of the present and guidance for the future. The time line in Figure 3-1 presents the historical…
Functional anatomy and physiology
CHAPTER 6 Functional anatomy and physiology* Fascia The term fascia is described as the “soft tissue component of the connective tissue system that permeates the human body.” Fascia could also…
Massage theory and application
CHAPTER 5 Massage theory and application This chapter reviews massage application.* Expert opinion and some research evidence appear to indicate that basic massage methods exert mechanical force to alter tissue…
Overview of the licensing process
CHAPTER 1 Overview of the licensing process Licensure is a governmental regulation. You must be licensed to practice massage legally if your state requires it. Governmental licensing is often confused…
