Body Therapy and Facial Work, Third Edition

Summary:

This new edition of Mo Rosser's classic textbook, Body Therapy and Facial Work, has been fully revised and updated in line with the specifications of all major awarding bodies.

In order to provide the most effective treatments for their clients, students and practitioners of beauty therapy need to fully comprehend the science that underpins each treatment. This book enables students to understand the scientific aspects of both body and facial therapy explaining the theory in an accessible yet comprehensive manner. Therapies covered include high frequency treatment, mechanical massage, vacuum suction, galvanic treatment, muscle stimulation and microcurrent treatment, radiation treatments and heat therapy.

This new edition has three new chapters covering the legal requirements and responsibilities of the therapist, health and safety, and client care and consultation. The final chapter now includes case studies and guidance on assessment. In addition, new, colour photographs and learning features have been added.

Body Therapy and Facial Work is an invaluable resource for all students and practitioners of beauty therapy

• Fully in line with latest specifications of all major awarding bodies

• Redesigned in full colour with additional learning features and photographs

• Includes three brand new chapters on the legal requirements and responsibilities of the therapist, health and safety, and client care and consultation

• Step-by-step instuctions on practical application accompanied by underpinning theory

• Flow charts and summaries aid student learning

• Final chapter provides case studies and guidance on assessment

Table of Contents:
Health, Safety and Welfare
Hygiene
Ethics, consultation and care of the client
Underpinning science
High frequency treatment
Mechanical massage
Vacuum suction
Galvanic treatment
Muscle stimulation and microcurrent treatment
Infra-red and ultraviolet treatments
Heat therapy treatments
Case Studies
Glossary
Bibliography
Answers
Index

About the Author(s):

Now retired, Mo Rosser was a physiotherapist and teacher, examiner and assessor of holistic and beauty therapy.

Readership:
Students studying NVQ 3 beauty therapy (3,315), BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Therapy Sciences, CIBTAC Facial Electrical Treatments, ITEC Diploma in Electrology and Facial Therapy courses.