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| Thai Massage: A Traditional Medical Technique (Mosby's Massage Career Development) |
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This 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.
- Gives clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for each technique.
- Techniques can be used alone, in conjunction with other forms of massage, or to facilitate Yoga and other meditation practices.
- Clinically valuable and practical explanations of how to use elements of the procedures make it easy for therapists to enrich their practice with these techniques -- whether applying all of the methods, or starting with stretches alone.
- Features an icon throughout the text that calls attention to precautions therapists must be aware of for safe and effective sessions.
- Includes a 45-minute DVD presenting video of techniques and routines in real time, to demonstrate proper pacing.
- Photographs, drawings, and illustrations of techniques are now in full color, for greater clarity of concepts.
- More historical background provides a deeper understanding of this ancient medical art.
- An accompanying DVD offers a 45-minute video of a Thai massage session in real time - demonstrating procedures with proper pacing. The visual approach along with its step-by-step narration helps viewers understand how the concepts discussed in the book translate to actual practice. The book also includes DVD icons that indicate which techniques are demonstrated on the DVD.
- Increased coverage of body mechanics helps readers understand the difference between correct and incorrect technique.
- Legends below the photographs provide specific information on the muscles being pressed or stretched with each technique to help therapists understand how this art of Asian healing corresponds to Western anatomy. A new Muscle Atlas appendix helps to further identify muscles mentioned in these legends.
- A new chapter, Correlations to Yoga, outlines the correlations between specific Thai massage procedures and yoga postures to help therapists incorporate Yoga into their practices.
- A new chapter, Suggested Sequences, provides guidelines for 60-, 90-, and 120-minute sessions - taking the guesswork out of planning Thai massage sessions.
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 Dr. Gold captures the essence of Thai Massage |
| Review Date: November 18, 1999 |
| Reviewer: Joel Sheposh (sheposh@uswest.net), Scottsdale, AZ |
| Dr. Gold, in his book on traditional Thai Massage, has given the massage community hands-on guidance in the use of Thai Massage. This is more than a step-by-step workbook on Thai Massage. Yes, it has clear and rich photography and esay-to-follow instructions. It also includes the theory of Thai medicine, indications and contraindications, and a discussion of the sen (energy pathway). This book should be required reading for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of Thai Massage. |
authentic & clear
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| Review Date: May 20, 2000 |
| Reviewer: duffy fainer, |
| This is one of the best books on massage that I have ever seen. I have been to Thailand and experienced traditional Thai massage. This book is an authentic presentation of this wonderful form of traditional body therapy. I especially appreciated the sections on history, theory and Buddhist influences on traditional Thai medicine. An aspect of this book that I have found to be particularly beneficial are the directional arrows that are present on each of the excellent black and white photographs. The instructions are clear and make even complicated procedures seem accessible. |
Wonderful photos and the DVD is most helpful!
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| Review Date: February 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Debra J. Hoffman, Portland , OR USA |
| This book was recommended to me by my thai massage teacher. It is very helpful and the DVD is one that you can watch on your TV instead of sitting at a computer. I worked on someone while watching this in my living room....great. I would highly recommend this book!! |
Richard Gold is AMAZING!! (and so is this book....)
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| Review Date: April 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Kai Gerber, |
| I have had the privilege of studying under Rick Gold in several subjects at the International Professional School of Bodywork (IPSB) in San Diego, California. I can tell you without a doubt that this book is an excellent guide and a great source of his incredible wisdom, passion and extraordinary depth of knowledge about Thai massage. Sawasdee! |
helpful pictures
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| Review Date: June 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: K. Ng, salt lake city, ut |
| Great book. Awesome pictures to demonstrate each step and a wonderful muscle reference at the end. would recommend! |
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