Massage Fusion: The Jing Method for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

by Rachel Fairweather, Meghan Mari

Overview

Massage Fusion is an essential companion for any manual therapist interested in treating common pain issues. Acclaimed teachers and therapists, Rachel Fairweather and Meghan Mari offer a practical and dynamic step-by-step approach to gaining results with persistent client problems such as low back pain, neck pain, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ disorders, stress-related conditions and stubborn sporting injuries.The book outlines a clear and evidence-based rationale to treatment using a clinically tried and tested combination of advanced massage techniques including myofascial work, trigger point therapy, acupressure, stretching and client self-care suggestions. Named after the authors' successful UK based training company, the 'Jing method' has helped thousands of therapists build their practices. Beautifully illustrated with clear photographs of each step, this book gives massage therapists a tried and tested blueprint for approaching chronic pain conditions with confidence.Drawing on both the available evidence and several decades of clinical experience, Massage Fusion brings together art and science, East and West, philosophy and psychology into a joyful exploration of how to gain the best results for your clients.
A must read for all bodyworkers who want to be the best!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781909141230
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	08/05/2015
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	7.56(w) x 9.69(h) x 1.02(d)

About the Author

Rachel Fairweather (Author)
Rachel is the Co-Director and Founder of the Jing Institute of Advanced Massage Training (and has been teaching and practising massage for over 20 years. After qualifying in the UK, she gained an associate degree in advanced massage at the New York College for Holistic Health and Education, gaining awards for both academic and clinical excellence. She has trained extensively in Eastern and Western bodywork including medical massage, craniosacral, myofascial, structural integration (KMI) trigger point therapy, Thai massage, Amma therapy, Sports massage, visceral manipulation, and neuromuscular techniques. Rachel writes regularly for several massage and complementary health magazines including Choice Health & Wellbeing, Massage World, the magazine of the Scottish Massage Therapists organisation, and Holistic Therapist. She is a sought after guest lecturer for several institutions including McTimoney College of Chiropractic, CPDO (centre for professional development of osteopaths), the FHT and the International Dermal Institute. She has also been the recipient for two years running of the CAM expo award for outstanding achievement in her field. Rachel continues to travel the world researching the most effective techniques to share with her students and clients. In addition, Rachel continues to treat clients in pain at the Jing Pain Clinic in Brighton.

Meghan Mari (Author)
Meghan has had successful private massage practices focusing on sports and injury prevention in San Francisco and New York. She has been an instructor at the Open Centre in New York City and at the National Institute of Holistic Health in California. She is the former manager and international sales director of the prestigious Stone Spa in New York City specialising in advanced massage and hot stone treatments. In addition to her broad range of massage skills, she brings to all Jing courses an expertise in marketing and public relations. Meghan has travelled extensively in the States providing training in hot stone massage and other techniques at the most exclusive spas and health resorts in the world. She believes strongly in the integration of differing modalities of massage so that every client may be treated as an individual. With great energy and passion she encourages all of her students to be creative with their work, believing success can only come if you truly love what you do.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Veronica C Stern, MS, BCTMB, CSCS (Northwestern Health Sciences University)
Description: This is a comprehensive book for body workers who are interested in rehabilitative massage and pain management. With the support of clear pictures and "massage recipes," it offers strategies for pain management and healing through manual therapy.
Purpose: The purpose is to give massage therapists a plan to get results with clients who are injured or in pain. The authors summarize the current scientific evidence in support of different massage techniques and methods to empower massage therapists in their profession. This book is a needed bridge between the art and science of massage therapy, and serves this purpose well.
Audience: The audience includes any massage therapists who want to improve their skills, knowledge, and ability to help clients through massage therapy. The book is easy to read for beginners, but comprehensive and detailed enough for seasoned massage therapists looking to integrate new ideas into their practice. The authors have been teaching this approach successfully for years, and have even developed this philosophy into a degree-level course in the U.K.
Features: The book reviews the basics of massage and the fundamentals of the Jing method, summarizes several advanced modalities, and offers numerous protocols to be used on specific areas of the body. Because of the diversity of content, massage therapists at every level of practice and education will find something useful. The authors provide cutting-edge information about controversial topics like stretching and the origin of chronic pain.
Assessment: This is an excellent book for the further education of practicing massage therapists. As an instructor in a massage therapy program, I do not see it as a replacement for any books in beginner massage courses because the authors do not elaborate on basic styles and massage techniques, but it may be able to replace or complement books in advanced courses. It is certainly appropriate for the continuing education of practicing massage therapists, or for use in advanced courses like clinical or rehabilitative massage.

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