Massage & Bodywork

July/August 2009

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Orthopedic Massage DVD Series: The Neck and The Low Back The Massage Therapist's Guide to Client Safety & Wellness Deborah Ochsner's text provides a thorough overview of safety precautions practitioners need to know, from first aid to contraindications and medications. Chapters include information on CPR, medical conditions, medication precautions, and detailed instructions on creating a safe work environment. Tabbed chapters and a thorough cross-index make information easy to find. This 282-page spiral-bound resource is available for $37.95 at 800-648-7450 or www.milady.cengage.com. MassageSonics This innovative six-CD set is specifically designed for meditation, relaxation, and massage therapy sessions and is aimed at Generation X and Y clients who may not enjoy the traditional music often played in a bodywork session. This musical set stems from feedback from practitioners and clients, designed to be relaxing and modern, providing background music younger clients may even listen to at home. Each set is available for $90 at www.massagesonics.com. Roleo Massage U's therapeutic arm massager was designed by a massage therapist with bodyworkers in mind. Roleo's comfort-cushioned, concave rollers help relieve pain and prevent repetitive strain problems of the arms, wrist, and hands. The sturdy frame operates on a tabletop or desk, allowing users to insert their arms for relief between the wrist and elbow. Available for $49.99 at www. massagewarehouse.com or 800-910- 9955 and www.rollyourpainaway.com. Ben Benjamin's series details the art of assessing and treating soft-tissue pain in the neck and back. Each series features five DVDs covering anatomy, assessment, concepts and theory of integration, treatment techniques, and a real case enactment to guide massage therapists each step of the way through 26 assessment tests. The Neck and Low Back series are available separately for $350 or together for $600 at 866-331- 7246 or www.benbenjamin.com/store. visit massageandbodywork.com to access your digital magazine 91

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