The Practice of Shiatsu - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 1st Edition

by Sandra K. Anderson, BA, LMT, ABT, NCTMB

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ISBN: 9780323168038

Publication Date: 10-01-2007

Page Count: 256

Imprint: Mosby

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This text is the foundational resource needed for massage and manual therapists interested in incorporating this unique therapy into their practice. It begins by teaching complex Eastern philosophies, theories, and ideas in ways that are understandable to students in Western culture. Full-color photos and illustrations accompany concepts and techniques, and the text includes a DVD with nearly 2 hours of technique video showing the specific applications and techniques described in the book.

Key Features
- Comprehensive textbook introduces students to all the essentials of shiatsu, offering a complete background on the history of shiatsu, relevant Eastern philosophies and Asian bodywork concepts, the channels (meridians), and proper body mechanics.
- A separate Theory and Practice section explores various assessment methods and how to evaluate assessment information, techniques and positions to address imbalances in each of the Five Elements, and advanced techniques.
- Includes all of the helpful learning features you expect from a Mosby's Massage Career Development Series title, such as a vibrant, full-color design, chapter outlines and learning objectives, key terms, workbook sections, and a companion DVD.
- Authored by a leading expert and certified practitioner with a background in shiatsu education and instruction.
- DVD packaged with the book contains over 90 minutes of video showing specific applications and techniques performed by the author, such as qigong, basic shiatsu techniques, jitsu and kyo, basic kata, including the hara techniques, and a standard treatment session.
- Each video clip on the DVD is referenced in the textbook with numbered icons that direct students to particular clips on the DVD.
- Over 330 full-color illustrations visually represent concepts and techniques.
- Special quote boxes interspersed throughout each chapter, contain thoughts and proverbs from Buddha, Eleanor Roosevelt, the Dalai Lama, Helen Keller, and many others.
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Contents

Foreword

Preface

Unit 1: The Fundamentals of Shiatsu

1. History of Shiatsu

2. Foundations of Asian Medicine

3. Five Element Theory

4. Shiatsu Concepts

5. Preparation to Practice Shiatsu

6. Basic Kata

Unit 2: Integration of Theory and Practice

7. Assessments and the Treatment Session

8. Imbalances in Each of the Five Elements and How to Address Them

9. Additional Techniques

Appendix

Conception (Directing) Vessel and Governing Vessel

Glossary

Bibliography

Index
Authors

Sandra K. Anderson, BA, LMT, ABT, NCTMB, Co-Owner and Practitioner, Tucson Touch Therapies Treatment Center and Education Center, Tucson, AZ
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