Recommended Reading List from Brighton Holistics Online

There are many useful books available online or in bookshops and in the library. All massage/A&P books at VTCT, ITEC and NVQ 3 are at the right level although some are better than others.

You do not need to rush and buy these books to attend a course here at Brighton Holistics Online . You will be given extensive learning materials from Brighton Holistics Online but it is important to do your own research and gain as much information as you can from a variety of sources.

Anatomy and physiology

• • The Human Body Book – ISBN 978-1-4053-1625-5

• • Trail Guide to the Body (Student Handbook)  – 9780965853460

• • Trail Guide to the Body – ISBN 978-0-9658534-5-3

• • Anatomy and Physiology for Holistic Therapists – ISBN 978-0-7487-9356-3

• • An Introductory Guide to Anatomy and Physiology – ISBN 978-1-903348-28-4

• • A & P cube  – www.zoobookkoo.com

• • The Concise book of Muscles by Chris Jarmey

• • The Concise Book of Trigger Points” by Simeon Niei-Asher

• • Myofascial Release (The Search for Excellence)

• • The Myofascial Release Manual by  Carol J. Manheim.
  • Myofascial Release by Ruth Duncan

Massage and complementary therapy

• • The Essential Guide to Holistic & Complementary Therapy – ISBN 978-1-84480-026-1

• • The Official Guide to Body Massage – ISBN978-1-84480-330-9
  • An Introductory Guide to Massage – ISBN 978-1-903348-45-1

Aromatherapy

• • Culpeper’s Complete Herbal

• • The Chemistry & Bioactivity of Essential Oils – Dr Maria Lis-Balchin

• • Natural Soothing Remedy –  Julia Lawless

• • Carrier Oils – Len Price

• • Essential Chemistry for Safe Aromatherapy – Sue Clarke

• • The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils –  Julia Lawless

• • The Fragrant Mind – Viviane Ann Warmwood

• • The Practice of Aromatherapy –  Dr Jean Valnet

• • Aromatherapy an A – Z – Patricia Davis

• • Aromatherapy  Therapy Basics – Helen McHinness

• • Aromatherapy  Therapy Basics – Helen McHinness

• • Rosemary Caddy aromatherapy in colour.
  • The pc version is caddy profiles for the Aromatherapist  – http://www.ccprofiles.co.uk/

Beauty Therapy

• • Spa, The official guide to spa therapy – Joan Scott & Andrea Harrison

• • Cosmetic make up & manicure – Ann Eaton & Florence Openshaw

• • The science of Beauty Therapy – Ruth Bennett

• • Body Massage Therapy Basics – Mo Rosser
  • That’s it for Beauty Therapy ones

Sports Massage Therapy

• • Sports Therapy, An introduction to theory and practice – Mo Rosser

• • Stretching – Bob Anderson

• • Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial pain – Donna Finano & Steven Finando

• • Therapeutic Stretching – Jane Johnson
  • Muscle Energy Techniques – John Gibbons

Reiki

• • The complete Reiki tutor – Tanmaya Honervogt

• • Healing Reiki – Eleanor McKenzie

• • Living The Reiki Way, by Penelope Quest

• • Introduction to Reiki, by Penelope Quest
  • Living The Reiki Way, by Penelope Quest

Reflexology

• • Reflexology  – Live Better -Beryl Crane

• • Step by Step Reflexology – Renee Tanner

• • Reflexology – A practical Approach – Vicki Pitman
  • Hand Reflexology – Barbara & Kevin Kunz