Plain and Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Certification is a great study guide for massage therapists taking National Certification Examinations or state or local exams.

The author restates the topics and concepts covered on the National Exams in a straightforward way for easy retention and comprehension.

Plain and Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Certification emphasizes memorization and repetition as effective study methods and includes test-taking tips, positive affirmations, and cartoons to ease apprehension about the exam. End-of-chapter practice questions help readers review material.

A back-of-book CD-ROM contains three complete practice tests so students can practice taking exams and test their knowledge.

Contents

Getting Ready for the NCE

1. A positive approach
2. Coverage on the test

Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology by Body Systems

3. An overview of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
4. Basic medical terminology
5. The chemistry of the body
6. The cellular level of the body
7. The integumentary system
8. The skeletal system
9. The muscular system
10. The nervous system
11. The brain and spinal cord
12. The craniosacral system
13. The endocrine system
14. The cardiovascular system
15. The lymphatic and immune system
16. The respiratory system
17. The digestive system
18. The urinary system
19. The reproductive system

Biomechanics and Kinesiology

20. Safe amd efficient movement for client and therapist

Traditional Eastern Medicine

21. Eastern methods The Meridians
22. The Chakras

Theory, Assessment, and Application

24. Client history
25. Universal precautions
26. Contrindications
27. Massage and bodywork techniques
28. Modalities

Profesional Standards, Ethics, and Business Practices

29. The ethics of massage and bodywork
30. The business of massage

Appendix (Answer Keys)
Index

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