Dieser au_ergewvhnliche \berblick der traditionellen und modernen Lomilomi-Massage lddt den Leser dazu ein, das wertvolle Wissen der Heilmethoden der hawaiianischen Kultur zu entdecken. In dieser gro_z]gig bebilderten, detaillierten und leicht lesbaren Beschreibung von Lomilomi wird zudem die Sicht der hawaiianischen Bevvlkerung ber]cksichtigt. Das Buch enthdlt neue Fotos und eine ausf]hrliche Darstellung vieler beliebter Techniken, z.B. die Anwendung erhitzter Steine, Pflanzenheilmittel und Salzwasser. Diese neu ]berarbeitete Ausgabe ist das einzige erhdltliche, umfassende Nachschlagewerk f]r die hawaiianische Heilkunst und ist von der respektvollen und ehrf]rchtigen Herangehensweise Nancy Kahalewais geprdgt.

The sensitive pressure points on the bottom, top and sides of the foot are the key to balancing energy and enhancing healing. Using the art of reflexology, this book shows how to press, knead, and glide along various areas in the foot to improve circulation in corresponding parts of the body. This comprehensive guide teaches the European method of reflexology. Included are: step-by-step instructions for a head-to-toe reflexology session; secrets to spotting imbalance and illness; charts for locating pressure points and stimulating its reflex; Chinese medicine, tai chi exercises, and other treatments that complement reflexology for dozens of health problems; and steps for eliminating toxins and impurities from the body. About the Author Judith Sachs is a health and medical writer, and has served as adjunct professor at the College of New Jersey, teaching stress management and runs workshops and seminars in alternative and complementary medicine. Judith Berger was director of the New Hope, Pennsylvania, and now maintains a private practice in pressure point healing in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The first comprehensive history of massage.
- Written by Robert Noah Calvert, the founder of "Massage Magazine."
- Includes 200 black-and-white illustrations.
- The definitive resource for all students and professionals in the fields of massage and bodywork.
From the people of ancient Greece to the tribes of the Pacific Ocean, massage has been a significant element in medicine, midwifery, folk healing, and athletics. Yet the rich presence of healing touch is rarely manifest in the telling of human history. Now, for the first time, Robert Noah Calvert offers a comprehensive history of massage that spans the globe. Starting with the healing art's ancient foundations, Calvert's "History of Massage" leads us through Greek temples and Middle Eastern bathhouses, Chinese martial arts traditions and Native American sweat lodges, to discover the significant role of touch therapy in the life of the world's people.
With rich use of anecdote and illustrated text, the author details the cross-cultural healing and sensual applications of massage, the development of massage technologies, and the emerging trends of massage in the twenty-first century. "The History of Massage" is groundbreaking work that should not be missed by anyone interested in massage and its benefits for healing.

This is a two volume set containing each of the following volumes by Til Luchau, Certified Advanced Rolfer (TM); Lead instructor at Advanced-Trainings.com: Advanced Myofascial Techniques Volume 1: Shoulder, pelvis, leg and foot Advanced Myofascial Techniques Volume 2: Head, neck, spine and ribs These two beautiful visual and narrative guides to a selection of unique hands-on myofascial techniques will enhance the skills of any osteopath, massage therapist or other bodyworker. The techniques have been selected based on their relevance to the most common client complaints. Each chapter presents key considerations, anatomy overview, therapeutic goals, and cautions relevant to hands-on work. There are clear step-by-step instructions for every complaint and regular QR codes throughout each book which take you to video clips demonstrating a given technique.

This practical, down-to-earth guide offers the means for you to awaken your healing hands. Focussing on the use of hand sensitivity and energy in healing, the guide introduces methods to rapidly sharpen your latent skills and increase your confidence when feeling and working with Qi. Based on a combination of clinical examples, Daoist philosophy, and detailed 'how-to' instructions, the author shows you how to develop your ability to work energetically with your hands, providing an invaluable, powerful tool for subtle diagnosis and healing work that can supplement other methods.

The Active Points Test is a clinical instrument for identifying and selecting the points on the skin that are most effective for treatment. These points may be close to the seat of the disease, for example on the shoulder for periarthritis, or far away, for example on the ear or head for stomach pain or a cough. Drawing on principles from TCM and Western medicine, Dr Stefano Marcelli sets out the theory of the approach and offers detailed guidance on how to carry out the test and how to interpret the results, as well as explaining how the test can be used in different therapies. The test is based on the discovery that a patient experiencing an ongoing symptom can be made aware of the capacity of a few points on the skin to treat his or her discomfort. The test involves stimulating the skin to the appropriate degree whilst asking the patient to identify whether there is any change in the symptom he or she is suffering, and can be used to treat a wide range of symptoms, from articular pain to migraine, tachycardia, asthenia and depression. Published for the first time in 1995, this substantially updated edition contains the most recent supporting evidence and many new explanatory diagrams and photographs. Providing a comprehensive and effective system for point selection, this is essential reading for practitioners and students of acupuncture and related reflex and manual therapies, including massage, tuina, Shiatsu and Rolfing.

*Highly Commended in the Popular Medicine category at the 2012 British Medical Association Book Awards* The simple sensation of touching someone's hand can have a powerful therapeutic effect. Hand massage is a positive and meaningful way of reaching out and providing comfort to those who are elderly, ill or nearing the end of life, and it can be particularly effective for people with dementia who may respond well to positive non-verbal interaction. This book offers inspiration for all caregivers looking for an alternative way to support and connect with a family member, friend or patient in their care. It teaches an easy 30 minute hand massage sequence and offers clear instructions and detailed illustrations to guide the reader through each step. Combining light massage strokes with focused awareness, and paying close attention to points on energy pathways, this book introduces a structured way of sharing touch that is grounded in Western and Eastern massage traditions. Gentle touch therapy is ideal for healthcare professionals and family members alike, and has been shown to have physical and emotional benefits for both the giver and the receiver.

A uniquely relaxing yet energizing way to achieve balance and healing.
Traditional Thai massage is a dynamic yet comparatively little-known form of bodywork that combines elements of acupressure, stretching, reflexology, the application of herbal compresses, prayer, and meditation. This therapy has benefits for anyone-young or old, active or inactive, healthy or not. Sometimes called "lazy man's yoga," it stretches the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances the flow of energy throughout the body to promote healing and well-being.
"Thai Massage" provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions that enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy (with a partner) at home. It also explains the history and philosophy behind the techniques and discusses their connections with Buddhist thought and practice, yoga, Ayurveda, the body's energy lines, and acupressure. It is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit.

"Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice" presents the latest research examining the evidence for the use of various massage therapy techniques in treating pathological conditions and special populations. In this resource readers will find a synthesis of information from the diverse fields of kinesiology, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and psychology.

Authored by experts carefully selected for their specific knowledge, experience, and research acumen, "Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice" will assist both students and practitioners in these areas:

- Learning the benefits of evidence-based massage therapy practice

- Understanding various research methods

- Developing research skills by learning guidelines for writing case reports and journal articles

- Understanding how to integrate massage therapy research into education and clinical practice

This text presents a seamless integration of research and practice in four parts, providing readers first with a background to the field of massage therapy followed by discussion of research methods. Next is an evidence-based presentation of the efficacy of massage therapy for conditions and populations often encountered in massage therapy practice. This clinicial section presents three patient populations (pediatric, athletic, and elderly); three pain-related types (headache, neck and shoulder pain, and low back pain); and six conditions that massage therapists may encounter: pregnancy and labor, scar treatment, cancer, fibromyalgia, anxiety and depression, and clients who have experienced sexual trauma. Recommendations and evidence-based treatment guidelines are clearly defined for each condition. Case reports developed from real-life cases are included in this section, offering readers a real-world context for the clinical content presented.

The final section illustrates specific ways to integrate research into the educational and professional development of current and future massage therapists. It provides readers with the fundamental tools for a research-based approach in clinical practice, especially as it relates to special populations. A running glossary, chapter summaries, and critical thinking questions assist students in learning the content and act as self-study tools for practitioners.

"Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice" offers both students and practitioners of massage therapy the most current evidence-based information, guidelines, and recommendations for the treatment of conditions often seen in massage therapy practice. This essential reference will assist practitioners in understanding the scientific literature and its application in enhancing the practice of this safe and effective health intervention.

The student workbook contains detailed, interactive exercises, designed to reinforce learning and increase student comprehension.