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Author : Carl Dubitsky
Release : 1997-05
Genre : Health & Fitness
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 265/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis BodyWork Shiatsu by : Carl Dubitsky
Download or read book BodyWork Shiatsu written by Carl Dubitsky. This book was released on 1997-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the art of finger-pressure massage.
Author : Sandra K. Anderson
Release : 2007-10-01
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 804/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Practice of Shiatsu by : Sandra K. Anderson
Download or read book The Practice of Shiatsu written by Sandra K. Anderson. This book was released on 2007-10-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be prepared to answer certification questions about shiatsu, and develop the skills you'll need to become a successful practitioner! This comprehensive, easy-to-use textbook covers foundational information and methods, followed by more complex theory and practice. You'll learn how the channels (meridians) affect clients' health, how to conduct assessments, how to maintain proper body mechanics during practice, how to address imbalances in each of the Five Elements, and much more. The accompanying DVD includes over 90 minutes of video showing specific applications described in the book. Workbook-style exercises and questions at the end of each chapter improve your understanding and retention of the material. A title in the Mosby's Massage Career Development Series. Comprehensive textbook introduces you to all the essentials of shiatsu, offering a complete background on the history of shiatsu, relevant Eastern philosophies and Asian bodywork concepts, the channels (meridians), and proper body mechanics. A separate Theory and Practice section explores various assessment methods and how to evaluate assessment information, techniques and positions to address imbalances in each of the Five Elements, and advanced techniques. Includes all of the helpful learning features you expect from a Mosby's Massage Career Development Series title, such as a vibrant, full-color design, chapter outlines and learning objectives, key terms, workbook sections, and a companion DVD. Authored by a leading expert and certified practitioner with a background in shiatsu education and instruction. DVD packaged with the book contains over 90 minutes of video showing specific applications and techniques performed by the author, such as qigong, basic shiatsu techniques, jitsu and kyo, basic kata, including the hara techniques, and a standard treatment session. Each video clip on the DVD is referenced in the textbook with numbered icons that direct you to particular clips on the DVD. Over 330 full-color illustrations visually represent concepts and techniques. Special quote boxes interspersed throughout each chapter, contain thoughts and proverbs from Buddha, Eleanor Roosevelt, the Dalai Lama, Helen Keller, and many others.
Author : Elaine Stillerman
Release : 2014-12-18
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 799/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Modalities for Massage and Bodywork by : Elaine Stillerman
Download or read book Modalities for Massage and Bodywork written by Elaine Stillerman. This book was released on 2014-12-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for both classroom and practice, Modalities for Massage & Bodywork, 2nd Edition presents 23 modalities of bodywork, their history, development, effects, benefits, contraindications, basic curricula and certification requirements. Updated photos and illustrations, critical thinking questions, and flash cards give you a better picture of today's massage best practices. Evolve companion website provides matching activities, flash cards, answers to multiple-choice questions, weblinks and video demonstrations of various modalities covered in the text to make learning more interactive. - Case histories in each chapter illustrate the effects of the modality within a therapeutic context, creating the opportunity for integrative, clinical reasoning that helps prepare you for work in the various modalities. - Student objectives and key terms at the start of each chapter provides a framework for what to expect and what to focus on with each chapter. - In My Experience boxes provide personal insights about specific techniques from experts in the field. - Full-color design and techniques shown with photos and illustrations enhance understanding and comprehension of each modality. - Multiple-choice test questions at the end of each chapter with answers on the Evolve website help you measure your understanding of the modality and obtain instant feedback from the answer key that includes rationales. - Suggested readings, resources and references in each chapter offer robust resources for you to further research each modality. - Clinically relevant boxes and tables highlight important information. - NEW Modalities chapters provide you with a greater awareness of the opportunities and options available as they pursue a massage therapy career and practitioners with more practical information they can apply to their work. - NEW! Student resources on Evolve supplement the classroom experience and ensures you retain the material in the text. - 23 different body techniques are introduced to help you learn about different modalities you may want to pursue and reaffirm your knowledge of techniques. - More than 2 hours of video on the Evolve website bring the modalities to life and help put the text instructions in perspective. - NEW! Updated content, photos and illustrations equip you with the latest information and visuals on modalities from experts in the field that reflect current practices in the field and the needs and wants of massage therapy practitioners and students. - NEW! Critical thinking questions added to each chapter actively engage and challenge your reasoning skills. - NEW! Additional review questions added to each chapter supply you with more opportunities to review what you have learned and test your knowledge.
Author : Ananda Apfelbaum
Release : 2004-01-05
Genre : Health & Fitness
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 438/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Thai Massage by : Ananda Apfelbaum
Download or read book Thai Massage written by Ananda Apfelbaum. This book was released on 2004-01-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit. Interest in Thai massage has been growing rapidly. This is no surprise given its unique multifaceted approach to the body. Thai massage combines acupressure, stretching, reflexology, assisted yoga postures, herbal compresses, prayer and meditation. It benefits everyone. Sometimes called the "lazy person's yoga", Thai massage stretches and relaxes the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances energy flow throughout the body. Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions which enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy with a partner at home or with a client. The book explains the historical and philosophical background of Thai massage as well as its religious origins. Throughout the book, Ananda always reminds us of the deeper meaning of this sacred modality—compassion in action. A must for all those interested in the healing arts.
Author : Wataru Ohashi
Release : 1996
Genre : Acupressure
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 966/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Ohashi Bodywork Book by : Wataru Ohashi
Download or read book The Ohashi Bodywork Book written by Wataru Ohashi. This book was released on 1996. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Western world there is only one top name in bodywork and shiatsu--Wataru Ohashi, founder of the Ohashi Institute and the Ohashiatsu method. This is the first book to detail the Ohashiatsu method--a unique body-massage program that facilitates the exchange of energy between giver and receiver. Over 600 photos, 115 in color.
