BOOKS AND DVDS
BOOKS AND DVDS
Auth Method of Massage: A Guide to Using the Forearms
This instructional massage DVD is intended for licensed massage therapists or advanced students of massage. Learn how to give a full body massage using the forearms as the primary tool. These techniques can be used for both deep tissue and light circulatory massage. Learning to massage with the forearms is essential to the career longevity of massage therapists. By using the forearms massage therapists will be able to work deeper and longer with less wear and tear on the more fragile joints of the hands. 74 minutes in length, beautifully shot outside in the Hamptons. Auth Method Website
Deep Tissue Massage:
A Visual Guide to Therapy Techniques by Art Riggs From the Author: These manual therapy techniques will transform the way you perform bodywork. Unlike many other massage therapist books, this training manual will be extremely useful for continuing education for both new practitioners and advanced therapists working in myofascial release, structural integration, Rolfing ® physical therapy, and other forms of bodywork. With over 225 pages, more than 250 photographs and over 50 detailed anatomy illustrations, this in-depth book clearly illustrates hundreds of effective therapeutic myofascial release techniques.
My Thoughts: This is one of the best massage books I have ever read…and read again…and read again. It is probably more than many of you need and is written for vocational massage therapists, but he just does such a good job with the philosophy and theory of touch in addition to explaining so many good techniques as well. More Information.
Reviews
J. M.
This was a brilliant class to take!! Super professional and educational!! Even though there were many couples in the room, he was able to personalize each couples needs. He taught maneuvers that were very successful and easy to do. He definitely knows what he is doing!!
Robyn S.
This workshop is fantastic – I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about massage and/or who wants to share the gift of massage with a friend, family member, or loved one. The instruction Joe gave throughout the evening was thorough, easy-to-follow, and fun. The best part was his customized approach of teaching to his audience’s interests (instead of rattling off any kind of memorized lesson plan). I appreciated his attention and response to our requests, and his hands-on demonstration was a treat to watch (and receive!). His passion and knowledge is evident from the moment you meet him – he is truly a guru in his field.
Julie D.
My partner and I get regular massages and wanted to learn how to give each other massages in between the pro sessions. “Touch” is high on both of our love language profiles so we figured the workshop would be a perfect way to enhance our connection. Joe’s workshop provided us with a fun, engaging and highly effective forum to practice multiple techniques in an intimate classroom “lab” environment. His welcoming, warm demeanor, experienced facilitation and great insights on giving and receiving feedback from your partner all combined to create a truly unique and worthwhile learning experience. Post-workshop, we were provided with a thorough list of resources, including videos to help us remember and reinforce specific massage techniques. We feel well-supported and encouraged to keep practicing the power of touch together.
Mimi H.
Joe not only gives excellent massages, he is the perfect person to run a couples workshop. He makes the evening so fun. My husband was hesitant to go to the workshop. He thought there would be a lot of uncomfortable moments, which there were none. In fact we came away very impressed with how Joe made everyone feel comfortable and how we all learned how to give a decent massage without becoming fatigued. My husband now is willing and able to give me a massage…not as good as Joe’s but at least my hubby’s is free.
Rosanne G.
An amazingly powerful experience for us as a couple that has been together for 46 years. This 3 hour session with Joe taught us a new way to nurture and please each other in an enlightening way. He put us at ease right away and the studio was very comfortable. This workshop is a must for couples who are dedicated to continuing to build their relationship in a passionate, nurturing, healthy way.
Annette H
Invaluable experience and exceedingly enlightening. It was a great experience and expanded my awareness of touch.