The Essential Massage Companion has been dubbed “the PDR for the massage profession".  It’s the only quick-reference guide covering massage-specific precautions and contraindications for both client medications and conditions.

• Over 500 diseases with specific contraindications, and appropriate massage techniques noted for each condition using the T.I.L.E. System
• More than 3,000 medications defined with critical massage precautions, indexed by US & Canadian as well as generic names
• 2,200 terms covered in a healthcare-specific glossary

Everything You Need to Know for Safety and Confidence!

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Intake forms, SOAP notes, treatment plans, precaution lists. . .

Forms are specific to the massage profession, written to reveal critical client information for massage safety.  HIPAA compliant.All forms designed to fully utilize the T.I.L.E. System.

• All forms ready to print and use in both MS Word and Adobe PDF format.   All forms fully editable!
• Add your own clinic name and add, change or delete any information you like.  Make it your own!

Pharmaceuticals and Massage is a live recording of Dr. Bryan Born’s presentation at the 2005 American Massage Therapy Association’s Council of Schools Teachers Conference.  This three CD audio set gives easy-to-understand, practical strategies for determining critical massage precautions with your client’s medications.

In this three CD set you will learn critical precautions for:

• COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors
• Steroids VS NSAIDS
• Muscle Relaxants
• Insulin for diabetics
• Heart and BP Medications Including Blood Thinners & Anticoagulants
• Narcotics and Barbiturates. . .and more!