Somatic Techniques for Massage Therapists

Name: Somatic Techniques for Massage Therapists
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ISBN: 9781805017448

Gabriel Posner

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English

Handspring Publishing Limited
21 January 2026

Physiotherapy; Complementary medicine; Massage

The somatic perspective provides a new layer of depth for massage therapists and breathes life into the wisdom gained from hundreds of years of bio-medical research. Thinking somatically provokes reflection on the interactions within a person, their interactions within society, and the role of the therapist as a facilitator of transformative change through touch.

This practical book is filled with philosophy, approachable neuro-physiology, and detailed techniques to empower you, the massage therapist, to help your client establish a fully conscious connection with their own body and unlock incredible powers of self-regulation. It invites you to embark upon your own somatic journey to discover how to employ these holistic principles and techniques to an ancient form of healthcare.

By: Gabriel Posner
Imprint: Handspring Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 311g
ISBN: 9781805017448
ISBN 10: 1805017446
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 21 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gabriel Posner is the current president of the board of directors of the Association for Hanna Somatic Education (AHSE) as well as the Director of Research for the AHSE. Also, he is a member and represents the AHSE on the leadership council of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association. A former instructor at the National Holistic Institute, a massage therapy school in California, Gabriel now trains somatic practitioners and movement teachers with Essential Somatics. He is based in Denver.

Reviews for Somatic Techniques for Massage Therapists

This groundbreaking book transforms massage therapy by shifting from force to partnership. Posner beautifully combines personal journey with practical wisdom, showing how to work with clients' nervous systems rather than against them. A must-read for every massage therapist. -- Dr. Jeff Rockwell, DC, MA, DOMP This book is a gamechanger for any massage therapist seeking to guide their clients (and themselves!) to more long-term comfort, self-awareness, and ease in their bodies. Gabriel Posner makes an strong case for the inclusion of the somatic perspective into any massage treatment. -- Martha Peterson, CHSE, CCSE, RSME, author of the book Move Without Pain