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Chinese Massage Manual: A Comprehensive, Step-by-step Guide to the Healing Art of Tui Na

Pritchard, Sarah

Medical Books

Judy Piatkus(publishers) Ltd

Combine the ancient secrets of Chinese medicine with hands-on treatment! One of the most unique healing techniques ever, Tui Na, or Chinese massage therapy, works as effectively as acupuncture. Locate the meridians as well as 57 common points, and see how they affect the body and symptoms connected to each. 20 techniques diagnose and treat ailments such as common colds, headaches, insomnia, menstrual pain, and indigestion. Bonus: recipes for safe, herbal remedies.

Chinese Massage Manual: The Healing Art of Tui Na

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Jianmin, Wang

Alternative Medicine

Sterling

This comprehensive, introductory book covers the essentials of Chinese massage (Tui na), including the fundamental principles of Chinese medicine, and the 20 basic massage techniques. It also includes treatment advice for 12 common ailments, so that the reader can practice what he or she has learnt to good effect. The book covers:· Instruction on 20 specialized massage techniques· How to locate over 50 points to treat specific problems· How to combine massage with Qi Gong for maximum energy and wellbeing· Step-by-step treatments for common colds, lower back pain, sciatica and more· Clear photographs, diagrams and chartsThe author provides key information in clear, easy to refer to tables and diagrams, making this also an excellent reference for students, and practitioners of related disciplines.

Chinese Massage Manual: A comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the healing art of Tui na

Exercise & Fitness

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Tui na: The Chinese Massage Manual is a comprehensive and well established handbook for students and practitioners of Tui na in the West. 
The author describes the roots and development of Tui na, how it works therapeutically with the context of Chinse medicine, and how to become an effective Tui na practitioner. 
The book contains detailed and clearly illustrated descriptions of Tui na techniques, how to practice them, their clinical applications and therapeutic effects. Foundation area routines are provided to support the development and fluidity of manual skills and to give an initial structure for building treatments.
The book has a unique approach to creating and planning Tui na treatments. Avoiding the prescriptive approach usually employed, the author discusses the principles of practice and enables the student practitioner to make choices and formulate treatments by bringing together their knowledge and skills. Frameworks are provided, and techniques, methods and approaches suggested for presenting patterns of disharmony within the treatment of common ailments.
The book features - Over 120 photographs clearly illustrating the techniques - THe application of the ancillary therapies of cupping, gua sha and moxibustion - The application of external herbal media - `Tips for Practice' easy reference to support the learning of techniques - Case histories illustrating the treatment of common clinical ailments - Treatment foundation area routines - Yin and yang styles of practice - Demonstration of how to combine Tui na and acupuncture in practice - a related series of videos (available online) showing how to apply all the major techniques

Tui na: A Manual of Chinese Massage Therapy

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