The Practice of Shiatsu E Book

• Author : Sandra K. Anderson
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release Date : 2007-09-28
• ISBN : 9780323070935

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. Workbook-style exercises and questions at the end of each chapter improve

• Author : Sandra K. Anderson
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release Date : 2007-10-01
• ISBN : 9780323045803

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

• Author : Carola Beresford-Cooke
• Publisher : Singing Dragon
• Release Date : 2016-03-21
• ISBN : 9780857012609

Written by a well-known and highly respected author and practitioner within the field, Shiatsu Theory and Practice is a complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen shiatsu, drawing in detail on the theoretical foundation of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Phase theory as well as that of Zen. Beresford-Cooke explains the strands of theory in a way which makes their integration into practice clear and rational. She includes step-by-step descriptions of treatment routines and techniques, alongside case

• Author : Carl Dubitsky
• Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
• Release Date : 1997-05
• ISBN : 0892815264

Explains the art of finger-pressure massage.

• Author : Chris McAlister,Jeremy Halpin,Jan Nevelius
• Publisher : AuthorHouse
• Release Date : 2021-01-29
• ISBN : 9781728352473

Three experienced Shiatsu practitioners share knowledge and insights gained over thirty years of clinical practice and teaching to create a book they themselves would have wanted to provide practical guidance and philosophical perspective on this healing art. The book’s central themes are awareness, intuition and intention in the practice of Shiatsu and how this body-mind perspective can influence the wider health debate. A modern rendering of the ancient wisdom underpinning Shiatsu and Oriental medicine, this book goes beyond the

• Author : Carola Beresford-Cooke
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 2003
• ISBN : 0443070598

This book provides a clear and complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen Shiatsu, presenting vivid detail on the theoretical foundations of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and five element theory. It offers remarkably clear, high-quality illustrations and photos that support text discussions. The all-encompassing 2nd Edition takes the reader through an exploration of the various approaches to treatment routines, with case studies, explanations, and step-by-step descriptions of techniques. Clear and readable text allows even beginners to build knowledge

• Author : Wilfried Rappenecker,Meike Kockrick
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release Date : 2009-01-01
• ISBN : 9780702029622

Atlas of Shiatsu presents clear, detailed descriptions of the twelve main meridians used in Shiatsu practice. The study of the meridians is a difficult aspect of Shiatsu training and this highly-illustrated atlas explains and illustrates their positions within the body. The description of each meridian is supported by 15-30 illustrations. Clear and detailed descriptions of each of the twelve main meridians used in Shiatsu practiceHighly illustrated, with 15-30 illustrations supporting the description of each meridianAttractively designedThe first atlas of shiatsu

• Author : Paul Lundberg
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release Date : 2009-11-24
• ISBN : 9781439189412

With shiatsu (a Japanese word meaning "finger pressure") you can release and stimulate the energy flowing through your body -- using just your hands and fingers -- to awaken your body's natural healing modalities. The Book of Shiatsu is the authoritative, step-by-step guide to this uniquely effective therapy. The techniques offered are simple and can be used to treat a variety of health problems, particularly: • Arthritic conditions • Backaches • Emotional stress • Headaches and migraines • Intestinal disorders • Menstrual and reproductive problems • Muscular

• Author : Shizuto Masunaga,Wataru Ohashi,Shiatsu Education Center of America
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 1977
• ISBN : 087040394X

An advanced, comprehensive book incorporating meditative psychology, massage and adjusting techniques into a holistic approach to health.

• Author : Dr. DoAnn T. Kaneko
• Publisher : HMAUCHI
• Release Date : 2006
• ISBN : 0977212807

• Author : Tamsin Grainger
• Publisher : Singing Dragon
• Release Date : 2020-08-21
• ISBN : 9781787752702

This book considers death and loss within Chinese Medicine and related Taoist models, and offers practical advice and techniques, effective recommendations and appropriate exercises for those working in palliative care, with grieving, frail or dying clients. Grainger examines the different ways that practitioners might encounter death and loss - including working in end-of-life care, with those facing terminal illness, affected by bereavement, suicide or miscarriage - in the context of different ages, religious and cultural backgrounds, and offers a model

• Author : Carola Beresford-Cooke
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 1996
• ISBN : UOM:39015037427310

The text provides a guide to the theory and practice of Shiatsu, and covers the three major sources of Shiatsu theory, and how to use them together in practice. The history of the relationship between Shiatsu and acupuncture, simple treatment routines, explanations and interpretations of the methods of diagnosis, descriptions of the different techniques used, thoroughly referenced theory and case histories are also included.

• Author : Patrick Coughlin
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release Date : 2002-05-13
• ISBN : 9780702035890

Part of the Medical Guides to Complementary and Alternative Medicine Series, this comprehensive resource offers brief, yet thorough coverage of alternative and complementary hands-on therapies, including Chiropractic, Healing Touch/Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and massage. Focusing on manipulative techniques and their therapeutic applications to common and un-common disorders, it addresses both Eastern and Western approaches to the discipline. Ideal for comparing and contrasting the various forms of manual therapeutics, it describes the basic philosophy and theories of the different methods, as

• Author : Elaine Stillerman
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release Date : 2014-12-18
• ISBN : 9780323260794

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

• Author : Paul Lundberg
• Publisher : Gaia
• Release Date : 2014-04-07
• ISBN : 9781856753487

The New Book of Shiatsu is the classic guide to the philosophy and practical techniques of the healing art of shiatsu. Beautifully illustrated with clear step-by-step instructions and full-colour photography, the techniques in this book will help improve your health and well-being, bring relief to a wide range of common ailments, and help you to combat stress by teaching you how to relax.