What People have said about
Massage: A Career At Your Fingertips

"Covers everything the massage therapist needs to know . . . an invaluable guide for students as well as those already in practice. -- Library Journal

"A good overview of the profession . . . engaging and thorough . . . The resource directory alone is worth the price." -- Massage Magazine

"This has been a required textbook since 1994 - It's an amazing compilation of so many vital aspects, themes, considerations and guidelines for a smooth-running massage career." Becky Green PhD, Executive Director, Twin Lakes College, Santa Cruz, CA

"This was the first career book for the profession. It is a testament to the quality of the work that my school and many others have taught from this book edition after edition." Judith McKinnon, former Owner and Founder, McKinnon Institute, Oakland, CA

"Chock full of down-to-earth, day-by-day information and advice . . . well-written, articulate, easily readable . . . should be required reading for anyone seriously contemplating a professional career in massage therapy." -- Massage Therapy Journal

"This book is an enormous value for prospective, current, and graduate students. We have found it to be an exceptional resource for those seeking knowledge about the multiple issues in starting and practicing within the massage therapy profession." -- Kyle C. Wright, Co-founder and Director, Southeastern Schools of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy, Inc.

"The scope and thoroughness of both business and professional information makes this a very valuable resource. I will be using it in a Professional Development class which I teach." -- Ray Siderius, Director, Oregon School of Massage

"Martin Ashley's background as a massage therapist, writing instructor, lawyer and juggler extraordinaire make him uniquely qualified to write a book on the business of massage. He brings a depth of compassion and attention to detail to this writing that would greatly benefit anyone considering the practice of massage as a business." -- Paul Davenport, Director, Florida School of Massage

"Long overdue . . . a thorough reference guide . . . useful for both new and experienced practitioners" -- NAPRA ReView

"Martin Ashley's book documents the coming of age of a new, demanding and richly rewarding profession. This invaluable reference book of ideas and resources will guide students most efficiently towards their educational and career goals." -- Deane Juhan, author of Job's Body

"I've been working as a massage therapist for almost four years now, but your book gave me a lot of good information I didn't know." -- Karin Lee-Householder, Gilboa, NY

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