{"product_id":"healing-massage-techniques-a-study-of-eastern-and-western-methods-frances-m-tappan","title":"Healing Massage Techniques: A Study of Eastern and Western Methods - Frances M. Tappan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eAuthor: Frances M. Tappan\u003cbr data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"708\"\u003ePublisher: Reston Publishing Company, Inc., a Prentice-Hall Company\u003cbr data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eEdition: 1980 edition\u003cbr data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eISBN: 0-8359-2819-5\u003cbr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eCondition: Second-hand paperback. Light general shelf wear, minor edge and corner wear, and some surface rubbing to the cover. Spine and binding appear sound. Pages appear clean with light age toning. Please see photos for the exact copy available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eHealing Massage Techniques is a practical study of massage as a method for relieving pain, supporting wellbeing, and treating a range of physical concerns without surgery or drugs. Frances M. Tappan explains both Eastern and Western approaches, covering massage methods such as effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, zone therapy, Shiatsu, and connective tissue massage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eWritten for students, practitioners, and interested general readers, this guide combines practical instruction with historical and therapeutic context. It also looks at key influences in the development of modern massage practice and places bodywork within a wider healing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eFrances M. Tappan was an educator and writer known for her work on massage therapy and bodywork. Her massage texts became widely used in training and professional settings, with later editions continuing under the Tappan name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astaroth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49359771107551,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/6815\/6383\/files\/IMG_2180.jpg?v=1779511458","url":"https:\/\/astarothbooks.com\/products\/healing-massage-techniques-a-study-of-eastern-and-western-methods-frances-m-tappan","provider":"Astaroth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}