Thai Massage : A Traditional Medical Technique

Name: Thai Massage : A Traditional Medical Technique
Brand: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Thai MassageA Traditional Medical Technique\nAuthor(s): Richard Gold\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, United States\nImprint: Mosby\nISBN-13: 9780323041386, 978-0323041386\nSynopsis\nThis practical and highly illustrated introduction to the principles and techniques of Thai massage discusses the theories of Thai medicine and its Chinese and Ayurvedic influences. It offers clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for all Thai massage techniques accompanied by full color photographs and drawings, with arrows to indicate direction of movement. Basic explanations describe how massage therapists can use elements of these techniques and apply them immediately in their own practice. The book includes a DVD with 45 minutes of video showing techniques and routines in real time, to demonstrate appropriate pacing.\n\nGives clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for each technique.\nTechniques can be used alone, in conjunction with other forms of massage, or to fac.