Getting StartedMassage Therapy Research Guide
| Articles and Databases | Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers |
| Subject Headings and Keyword Examples | Books and E-Books |
| Websites | Professional Organizations |
| Ask a Librarian | Related Guides |
Articles and Databases
Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers
- You can find magazines in the campus libraries by searching the Journal Search or the Library Catalog.
- Search the Journal Search for additional electronic versions of magazines, journals, and newspapers.
Examples of magazines that you'll find:
- Massage
- Massage Bodywork
- Massage Therapy Journal
Subject Headings and Keyword Examples
What are subject headings for?
Massage, Massage Therapy, Massage Therapists, Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic Massage, Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Reiki, Sports Massage, Human Anatomy, Alternative Medicine, Complementary Therapy
Books and Ebooks
Search tips:
- Try keywords like: Massage, Massage Therapy, Massage Therapists, Acupressure.
- Search broad keywords because you're not searching the entire content of the ebook yet.
- In the Library Catalog, to find only Ebooks: narrow your search results by clicking on format > electronic.
- Log in to ebooks with the same information you use to log into your school email.
Examples of e-books you'll find in the Library Catalog:
- Longe, J. L. (2005). The Gale encyclopedia of alternative medicine. Array Detroit, Mich.: Thomson Gale. Retrieved from Gale Virtual Reference Library.
- Ostrom, K.W. (1997) Massage and the original Swedish movements. Charlottesville, Va.: University of Virginia Library. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Parker, J. N & Parker, P. M. (Eds.). (2003) Alternative Medicine: a medical dictionary, bibliography, and annotated research guide to internet references. San Diego, CA: ICON Health Publications. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Scanlon, V.C & Sanders T. (2007) Essentials of anatomy and physiology Array Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Co. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
Websites
We recommend websites such as:
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://nccam.nih.gov/health/massage/
- National Institutes of Health http://www.nih.gov/
- Massage Therapy Foundation http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/contact.html
- MORE! Take a look at the GEN Library's Delicious Links for massage therapy topics
Or search the recommended links for all topics:
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Professional Organizations
Joining a professional organization while you are a student has some benefits. First, while you are a student you can join for a reduced rate. Second, joining a professional organization means that you receive a publication from them which keeps you up-to-date about the latest news in your professional field. Lastly, it looks good on a resume, especially if you become active in the organization.
Professional organizations for massage therapy are:
- American Medical Massage Association http://www.americanmedicalmassage.com/
- International Council of Reflexologists www.icr-reflexology.org/
- The Spa Association www.TheSpaAssociation.com
- MORE! Take a look at GEN Library's Delicious Links for massage therapy professional associations and organizations
Ask a Librarian
We can help with any part of the research process.