Books – Christine Sutherland

Christine Sutherland, an accomplished massage therapist and educator, is the author of the acclaimed In Good Hands series. Her works—Birthing in Good Hands, Dying in Good Hands, and the newly released Wheeling in Good Hands—empower individuals and professionals with practical, compassionate massage techniques. Through these books, Christine shares decades of expertise, offering tools to nurture life’s most transformative moments. Currently, she is touring with Wheeling in Good Hands, celebrating its innovative approach to wheelchair massage!

Birthing In Good Hands

Christine Sutherland teaches the basics of prenatal massage for healthy pregnancies. From the first trimester to postpartum recovery, Christine’s healing methods will help moms-to-be through every stage of pregnancy, including childbirth and breastfeeding. There’s even a chapter on the basics of baby massage, which new parents, grandparents, and siblings can use to relieve common infant conditions and bond with the new child.

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Dying In Good Hands

Massage therapists and trainees will find the tools they need for massage at every stage of dying, with stroke sequences adjusted for the unique needs of palliative bodies. Medical professionals will learn how to use massage techniques on their patients and how to teach basic techniques to others. And family and friends, even those who have never massaged before, will discover tips to provide hands-on care and support for loved ones in their final moments.

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Wheeling In Good Hands

In Wheeling in Good Hands Christine teaches effective, safe massage techniques for the chronically ill, disabled, terminally ill, and those with spinal cord injuries. It includes proven techniques for use at home or in institutions, in bed or wheelchair. With step-by-step guidance, over 350 illustrations, and dedicated techniques for wheelchair sports massage and athletes, this book is an invaluable resource for caregivers, professionals alike.

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“What a delightful, engaging and inspiring book. Christine’s abiding commitment to social justice and changing the world one massage at a time is as meaningful today as it was 40 years ago.”

Birthing in Good Hands

Trish DrydenRMT, MEd, Centennial College

“Christine Sutherland’s work in teaching families and medical professionals palliative massage continues to help people to die softly!”

Dying in Good Hands

Balfour MountMD

“Christine’s book is an outstanding tool for pregnant women, their support people, and massage therapists alike. The narrative is interesting, and her massage instruction is eloquent and easy to follow.”

Birthing in Good Hands

Laurel FowlieRMT, BA, MEd, Instructor and head of Department of Education, Kikkawa College

Tour Dates

Feb 11th, 12-3pm – Whitehorse Public Library
TBA