This book of massage techniques is designed for use by experienced massage therapists who have completed basic training. Instructions are accompanied by two or three photographs per page, demonstrating the different massage strokes. Topics include the principles of deep tissue massage, how to cultivate sensitivity in touch, biomechanics for injury prevention, and specific strategies for specific injuries.

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"Art's passion, teaching expertise, and therapeutic knowledge blend beautifully in this user-friendly text. Every somatic therapist will gain valuable insights for energizing their practice and enhancing skills. The book is obviously a labor of love, and as the great author, poet, and artist John Ruskin once stated, 'When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.'"
--Erik Dalton, Ph.D., Developer of the Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques and founder of the Freedom From Pain Institute
"Art Riggs is masterful at teaching and explaining deep bodywork. We unreservedly recommend his materials in our workshops, and his updated "Deep Tissue Massage" will be an indispensable aid to practitioners, teachers, schools, and students."
--Til Luchau, Certified Advanced Rolfer, Faculty of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration and Director and Lead Instructor of Advanced-Trainings.com