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Ben Benjamin's Corner |
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These suggestions should help you
get more out of massage research articles.
By Cynthia Piltch and Ben E. Benjamin |
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Ethically Speaking |
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To avoid potential legal problems in
the future, several steps must be taken.
By Dianne Polseno
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Personal Computing |
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If you suffer from "technostress", these
pointers may help you get your life back.
By Reid Goldsborough
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A Look Back
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Here's a unique at massage in 1900 Japan,
as provided by an adventurous Philadelphia doctor.
By Patricia J. Benjamin |
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Book Reviews |
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This issue's offerings include such diverse topics as
self-care, chair massage, chakra meditation and ayurvedic massage.
Compiled by Lisa Mertz |
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Love, Massage & Medicine |
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This article shows you how pets can
help you live a longer, healthier life.
By Bernie Siegel |
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Letters To The Editor |
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AMTA President's Editorial |
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Kaleidoscope |
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New Products |
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| CD Corner |
158 |
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Classifieds |
160 |
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Directory of COMTA Schools |
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Calendar Of
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Advertiser
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- Official Publication of the
American Massage Therapy Association®
Fall 2005 • Vol. 44, No. 3
(ISSN:0895-0814;USPS 0010-218)
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| Michael L. Schwanz |
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| Valerie A. Danner |
Associate Editor |
Contributing Editors
Ben E. Benjamin
Patricia J. Benjamin
Theodore Berland
Trudy Brown
Brian Coughlan
Jean Ives
Clare La Plante
Lisa Mertz
Dianne Polseno
Bernie Siegel
Michelle Wolf
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