Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage

Sandy Fritz, MS, LMT is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage. Sandy is a nationally certified massage therapist. She earned her master's degree from Thomas Edison State College in 2000 and her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Central Michigan University in 1998. She is affiliated with the American Massage Therapy Association, American Massage. Professionals Association, and Advisory Board for International Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. She has also been in private practice for almost 30 years, has developed a student massage clinic with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, and also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation. Luke Allen Fritz, LMT is co-owner of and instructor at the Health Enrichment Center, Inc., School of Therapeutic Massage where he also received his degree in Massage Therapy. Luke also provides professional sports massage and rehabilitation.

• UNIT I PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE1. Therapeutic Massage as a Profession2. Ethics, Professionalism, and Legal Issues3. Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage4. Massage and Medical Terminology for Professional Record KeepingUNIT II FOUNDATIONS FOR MASSAGE BENEFIT5. Research Literacy and Evidence-Informed Practice6. Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage7. Hygiene, Sanitation, and SafetyUNIT III THE MASSAGE PROCESS8. Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Body Mechanics9. Preparation for Massage10. Massage Manipulations and Techniques11. Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment PlanUNIT IV BEYOND THE BASICS12. Complementary Bodywork Systems13. Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings14. Adaptive Massage15. Wellness and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist and Client Education16. Case Studies