Official Publication of the
American Massage Therapy Association®
Fall 2001 • Vol. 40, No. 3
 
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Michael L. Schwanz Editor
Michelle L. Wolf Associate Editor

Contributors
Ben E. Benjamin
Patricia J. Benjamin
Theodore Berland
Trudy Brown
Brian Coughlan
Lisa Mertz
Jean Pascual
Dianne Polseno
Bernie Siegel
Cherie Sohnen-Moe

Douglas Kelly Design Director
Whitney Larson Graphic Designer

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Elizabeth M. Lucas Director of Communications & Marketing
Jerry Hossli Manager, Media Sales & Service
Christina Rompon Media Sales & Service

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DESIGN: Imagination Publishing, Chicago, Illinois

 

28 Ben Benjamin's Corner
This article details how massage can affect three neurological conditions.
By Ben E. Benjamin and Ruth Werner

 

148 Ethically Speaking
There can be no "right" or "wrong" regarding massage therapy and tips.
By Dianne Polseno

 

152 Personal Computing
There's a long history in the computer world of programmers sharing their work for free.
By Reid Goldsborough

 

154 A Look Back
It seems that each year brings modern variations of common massage tools.
By Patricia J. Benjamin

 

161 Book Reviews
This issue's topics will benefit students and professionals alike.
Compiled by Lisa Mertz
176 Love, Massage, & Medicine
When an organism enters your presence, be aware of its chemistry and yours.
By Bernie Siegel

 

14 Letter From the Editor
18 Letters to the Editor
23 AMTA President's Editorial
24 Guest Editorial
26 Kaleidoscope
38 New Products
168 Directory of COMTA Schools
170 Classifieds
172 Calendar of Events
173 Advertiser Directory
177 Fall Buyer's Guide

 

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Illustration by Jim Frisino

 

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