The Massage Therapy Video Library by V.I.E.W. Video Volumes 1-12

This 12-volume series documents the latest developments in Sports Massage and is an invaluable tool for review, reference, and continuing education. In addition to learning new techniques and keeping up to date with the industry, these programs cover important marketing tips that will help you market and promote these newly acquired skills and expand your business.

The first truly professionally produced videos for the massage industry, these broadcast quality multi-camera productions are enhanced with slow-motion, freeze-frame, close-ups, original music, electronic graphics and angled views of the hands-on demonstrations. They are also conveniently broken into appropriate chapters with review sections, so you can select your own areas of interest for repeated viewing.

Filmed at the International Sports Massage Conference, these programs are hosted by a virtual Who's Who of professionals on the leading edge of Sports Massage, including Benny Vaughn, Rich Phaigh, Carol Kresge, Richard Royster, Dr. Louis Leonardi, Patrice Morency, Linda Jaros and others.

All 12 Volumes:

Volume 1:
Fascia & Myo-Fascial Techniques with Richard M. Royster, M.A., LMT, C.A. of the Upledger Institute

An overview of Cranio Sacral and Myo-fascial techniques and concepts which enhance athletic performance. Cranio Sacral Therapy is a refined manipulative technique for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic illness, pain and dysfunction. This practical hands-on video workshop will introduce basic palpatory skills that will be used to identify and localize significant restrictions and imbalances in the Cranio Sacral System.

Volume 2:
Physio-Sphere Therapy: A New Modality with Richard M. Royster, M.A., LMT, C.A.of the Upledger Institute

P.S.T. developed by Richard M. Royster, utilizes 65cm and 85cm inflated balls in a series of exercises; and an innovative hands-on approach that enables therapists to deal more effectively with certain areas.

Volume 3:
Athletic Massage: A Sidelying Approach with Linda Jaros, LMT Director, MyoTech

This in-depth video workshop demonstrates various massage techniques and shows how to access the upper body using sidelying variations. This tape also includes tips for interfacing with the athlete.

Volume 4:
A Cyclist’s Sports Massage with Marc Delaruelle, Head Soigneur Belgian National Cycling Team

March brings his more than 25 years of hands-on experience with world-class cyclists and demonstrate shis pre and post event massage techniques, as well as giving us an inside look at the role of a “soigneur”on the cycling team. Cary Bland, his volunteer, is a Massage Therapist and competitive cyclist. His narration gives us a unique perspective from both the massage practitioner and the athlete.

Volume 5:
Athletic Massage: An Overview with Rich Phaigh, LMT

Rich Phaigh, author of “Athletic Massage” and former massage therapist for the Nike team describes and illustrates his personal approach in presenting a workshop on fascia release to facilitate muscle lengthening.

Volume 6:
An Intro to Soma Bodywork with George Kousaleos, Board of Massage Department of Professional Regulation, State of Florida

Soma Neuromuscular Integration structurally realigns the entire body and reconditions the nervous system. This tape covers the basics of Soma, its benefits and its relation to athletics.

Volume 7:
Establishing Sports Massage in the College Environment with Benny Vaughn, A.T.C., LMT Southeastern Sports Massage

Benny Vaughn, a recognized pioneer and innovator in Sports Massage, reviews the state of this technique on the collegiate level, including the development of specific Sports Massage Departments. He shares his insights on the opportunities this area affords in working with young athletes who will achieve world class status, or simply become weekend warrior sports enthusiasts.

Volume 8:
An Intro to Acupressure and Sports Massage with Carol Kresge, LMT Consultant, AMTA Nat’l Sports Massage Team

A dynamic presentation that reviews basic Acupressure and how it relates to the athlete and Sports Massage. Carol also give valuable tips on developing your practice, and suggests practical tips on sensitive areas in dealing with clients.

Volume 9:
Sports Marketing: A Team Concept with Dr. Louis Leonardi, D.C. Dr. Sandra Boon, D.C. Metropolitan Chiropractic

This role-playing session includes a Doctor, a Physical Therapist, a coach, an athlete, a NOC official and a Massage Therapist. It highlights each member’s position and how they interface with each other on the athletic team.

Volume 10:
Sports Chiropractic with Dr. Sandra Boon, D.C. Dr. Louis Leonardi, D.C. Metropolitan Chiropractic

This chiropractic approach to soft tissue manipulations also reviews bio mechanics, injury assessment and overtraining indicators. It also contains many informative charts, graphs and illustrations.

Volume 11:
Women in Sports Massage – Issues We Face with Carol Kresge LMT, Linda Jaros LMT, Patrice Morency, A.T. LMT

These three very successful Sports Massage Therapists share some of the solutions to the problems and controversial issues they have encountered, both in relation to clients and to their male counterparts in the industry.

Volume 12:
Basic PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation with Patrice Morency, A.T., LMT Innerweave

Patrice Morency, a Certified Athletic Trainer, presents an introductory workshop on PNF stretching and its relation to athletics and Sports Massage. PNF is an exercise system designed to reeducate the neuro muscular response, thereby created a reduction in muscle spasm, an increase in ROM and flexibility, as well as developing strength, endurance and coordination. Her hands-on demonstrations review the principles of PNF as well as “tense-relax” and other specific techniques. An excellent primer to help massage practitioners understand the uses of PNF in working with a qualified professional.