Fascial Release for Structural Balance Paperback – November 9, 2010

The missing component in massage therapy training (even at the neuromuscular level) can be found in this book. Muscles, bones and other body systems, such as lymph and circulatory are all part of most training programs. The nervous system while touched upon in basic courses, is studied in further detail in neuromuscular courses... but the one system far less understood is the fascial network. Fascia is touched upon and some techniques with specific fiber direction may be taught, but fascial assessment and understanding is grossly overlooked.This book holds the keys to successful client care that any therapist with a true desire to change their clients bodies, should have a copy of. It has made a tremendous impact on my neuromuscular practice. If you want to have that special something that separates your work from the majority of other therapists and keeps your clients coming back for more and referring new clients, this is one of the best books you could purchase.

I bought this to show my various body workers so they could apply Tom Myers' myofascial release techniques on me. Very clear with photographs. Tom has held seminars in the area, but they can be cost prohibitive, especially for massage therapists. This isn't him, nor a video, but the next best thing. I was excited to see that he made this book when I was buying my second copy of Anatomy Trains (after giving my first to my chiropractor.). I'm not a body worker, but have used the techniques in this book to relieve my own trigger points. OH...the head fascia's connected to you foot fascia... What many doctor's couldn't explain or effectively treat is being resolved with myofascial release. This book, and Tom's efforts to research and put into print, his discoveries, have truly been an answer to my prayers

I just recieved this book today.It is full of great practical information on FRT. I will be using this book for a long time.Its the best book ive seen on techniques that can be put into practice straight away since i got Art Riggs Deep Tissue Massage Manual. i would highly recommend both of these books to all bodyworkers. Both are packed with information and reasonably priced. After the introduction to fascial release technique there is a small section on how to develop your touch, bodyreading and then there are 6 chapters on different parts of the body.It looks really good.lots of drawings and photographs of doing different techniques.Highly recomended.#

This is a fantastic book for myofascial release. It compliments my practice and I am already integrating it with my myoskeletal techniques. Normally I would highlight or underline passages in a book that I thought were worth coming back to, but if I had done that with this book I would have underlined the first 50 pages. The illustrations of the techniques and the description of the anatomy were helpful. This is also a great hands on application of Myers's "Anatomy Trains" book, which I would also highly suggest purchasing so that this book makes more sense when describing the various myofascial lines.

This book is great for massage therapists. It has a lot of good practical info to use on clients. Unfortunately I am not a therapist and can not do these releases on myself so I gave this book to my massage therapist and she loves it. Not a helpful book if you arent doing massage therapy.

I received a rolfing session and fell in love. In order to learn rolfing, you have to go to Colorado for 3 months. I have teenagers and a lot of clients. That won't fly. So I found this book on amazon and started teaching myself some of the techniques. My clients are happy little campers. I am slowly learning more and adding in new moves. I would definitely recommend this book to any bodyworker who wants to really give their clients the best work. You will not be disappointed.

Fascia is fascinating and this book helps you understand why. It gives an overview of fascia in the first few chapters and then goes into each section of the body (abdomen, spine, neck, etc...) and explains myofascial release techniques for each muscle group. With all that said, the book itself isn't too large or overbearing. If you don't need it for school, it's a great reference guide.

I bought the book 6 months ago. Did enjoy reading it. The book has a lot of nice pictures with explanations. It is easy to follow and practice.I'm a massage therapist and learned a lot from this book. I would also recommend the dvd'S from Tom Myers, Anatomy trains. I would recommend that book to any LMT that are looking to improve their techniques.