The Collection

The library offers an extensive collection of books, periodicals, audiotapes and videotapes that support the study of both Western and Eastern approaches to health care. The collection is very up-to-date, with texts, periodicals and other research materials carefully chosen by the Dean or Dean for Academic Affairs of each program and the Chairpersons of departments within the programs. Faculty, librarians and members of the administration also recommend books and other materials based on their own practices and research in a given field.

Published work of faculty

Among the library's holdings are works written or produced by our faculty and alumni.

Michael Alicia, LMT. The Stretching Process. Videotape that highlights stretching of the body as an integral part of massage therapy.

Susanrachel Condon, LMT. Advanced Pregnancy Massage Techniques. Videotape for professional therapists that features advanced myofascial and Swedish techniques for side-lying pregnancy massage.

Jeffrey H. Jacob, D.O.M., L.Ac.. The Acupuncturist’s Clinical Handbook. Foreword by Jeffrey C. Yuen. (Integrative Wellness, 2003).

Jill Thompson, M.Div., LMT. Introduction to Pathology for the Massage Practitioner. Published in 1985 by the Swedish Institute as a pathology textbook.

Jill Thompson, M.Div., LMT. Theology of Touch. Written in 1978 as a master's thesis on the spiritual nature of intentional touch and massage.

Jeffrey C. Yuen. Alchemical Qi Gong. Videotape produced by American University of Complimentary Medicine and LifeScope Productions, showing Jeffrey C. Yuen, Dean for Academic Affairs of the Acupuncture Program, performing a Qi Gong exercise.

Jeffrey C. Yuen. Materia Medica of Essential Oils Based on a Chinese Medical Perspective. Published in 2000 by Jeffrey C. Yuen. A listing of essential oils and their therapeutic properties, for use by acupuncturists.

Jeffrey C. Yuen. TCM Treatment of Western Diseases. Published in 1990 by the Swedish Institute.

Alumni books:

Thomas Claire, LMT, Bodywork: What Type of Massage to Get and How to Make the Most of It (William Morrow and Company, 1995).

Carl Dubitsky, LMT, Bodywork Shiatsu (Healing Arts Press, 1997).

Anthony Guglielmo, LMT, A Walrus on My Table: Touching True Stories of Animal Healing (St. Martin's Press, 2000).

Joseph Horan, LMT , Walk Away from Stress with Foot Reflexology (New Frontier Publishing, 2003).

Elaine Stillerman, LMT, Encyclopedia of Bodywork, from Acupressure to Zone Therapy (Facts on File, 1996).

Elaine Stillerman, LMT, Mother Massage (Dell Publishing, 1992).

Alumni who have published a book or videotape, please call our librarian at 212.924.5900 ext. 134, or email us at library@swedishinstitute.edu, to let us know about it. We would be happy to list your work and, if it is still available, add it to our collection.

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