10 Books To Read If You Are A Massage Therapists


10 Books To Read If You Are A Massage Therapists


In an effort to make continuing education accessible for massage therapists, here is a list of ten books about neuroscience, pain and the human body. Check your local library, they should have access to a number of these books.

  1. Brassett, C. (2018). The Secret Language of Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide to the Origins of Anatomical Terms. North Atlantic Books.

  2. Cervero, F. (2012). Understanding Pain: Exploring The Perception Of Pain. The MIT Press.

  3. Doidge, N. (2007). The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science. Penguin Books.

  4. Hargrove, T. (2014). A Guide to Better Movement: The Science and Practice of Moving with More Skill and Less Pain. Better Movement.

  5. Hargrove, T. (2019). Playing With Movement: How to Explore the Many Dimensions of Physical Health and Performance. Better Movement.

  6. Hayes, B. (2022). Sweat: A History of Exercise. Bloomsbury Publishing.

  7. Linden, D. (2015). Touch: The Science of the Hand, Heart, and Mind. Penguin Books.

  8. Marchant, J. (2016). Cure: A Journey Into the Science of Mind Over Body. Broadway Books.

  9. Nisbett, R. (2015). Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking. Random House Canada.

  10. Seth, A. (2021). Being You: A New Science of Consciousness. Dutton.