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- Official Publication of the
American Massage Therapy Association
Spring 2001 Vol. 40, No. 1
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- American Massage Therapy Association®
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Publisher
Elizabeth M. Lucas
Director of Communications & Marketing
| Michael L. Schwanz |
Editor |
| Michelle Wolf |
Assistant Editor |
| Cherie Sohnen-Moe |
Business Editor |
| Lisa Mertz,
Ph.D., |
Book Review Editor |
| Douglas Alexander |
Contributing
Writer |
| Brian Coughlan |
Contributing
Writer |
| Mirka Knaster |
Contributing
Writer |
| Robert A. Schulman,
M.D. |
Medical Advisor |
| Jerry Hossli |
Manager, Media
Sales & Service |
| Christina Rompon |
Media Sales &
Service |
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Ben Benjamin's Corner
This article fully describes urinary tract
infections and dysmenorrhea, and considers the usefulness of
massage.
By Ben E. Benjamin and Ruth Werner
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Ethically Speaking
Letting your clients know what to expect before
and after massage, and what your doing during a session, will help
them feel more at ease.
By Dianne Polseno
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Personal
Computing
The recent surge of handheld computers, WebTV's
and web phones will not replace the versatility of the PC.
By Ried Goldsborough
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A
Look Back
Reviewing some tables used by therapists
decades ago may give today's practitioners a sense of appreciation
for today's high-end tables.
By Patricia J. Benjamin

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Book Reviews
A wide variety of practical, clinical advice is
included in this issues offerings.
Compiled by Lisa Mertz
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Love, Massage, & Medicine
When you are making decisions, let your
feelings be your guide.
By Bernie Siegel |
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Letter
From the Editor |
| 14 |
Letters to the
Editor |
| 22 |
Kaleidoscope |
| 25 |
AMTA President's Editorial |
| 36 |
New Products |
| 160 |
Directory of
COMTA Schools |
| 166 |
Classifieds |
| 173 |
Advertiser
Directory
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