Thai Massage Manual: Natural Therapy for Flexibility, Relaxation, and Energy Balance

by Maria Mercati, Sue Atkinson (Photographer)

Thai Massage is the touch that enhances health, happiness, and wholeness--and with more than 150 expertly demonstrated sequences unfolding on these pages, everyone can enjoy its benefits.


Sometimes called "yoga in action," Thai massage has worked its relaxing wonders for more than 1,000 years. Explore its secrets with a detailed program that includes ten complete lessons, each concentrating on a particular part of the body. Like other forms of massage, it employs a flowing sequence of stretches, but instead of using only your fingers, pressure is applied with the thumbs, palms, elbows, knees, and feet. Full-color photographs of every move match still shots with superimposed artwork that indicate the direction of the movements. Each technique is clearly explained and its benefits--from improved flexibility to increased vitality--detailed.




"All of the techniques are shown in sharp color photographs that are pleasing to the eye. Descriptions of the techniques are clear."-- Massage Therapy Journal .

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published August 28, 2005

About the author

Maria Mercati founded Bodyharmonnics in 1993 to provide treatment and training to the highest possible standards. Maria Mercati is the originator of the concept of combining Acupuncture and Tui Na for a unique and powerful therapy for the control of pain and the promotion and maintenance of good health. Maria Mercati is the most authoritative and innovative teacher in this field today and has been teaching and practising acupuncture and Tui Na Chinese Medical Massage and Manipulation in Cheltenham for over 25 years. Students come from all over the world to benefit from her individualized and highly effective training style. She has also treated thousands of patients. She is committed to furthering the educational standards of acupuncturists. In 1996 she was nominated for an award for her teaching of Chinese Medicine by the European Union of Women. Since 1992, she has studied acupuncture in China 14 times at TCM hospitals in Shanghai, Weihai, Beijing, Xian, Jinan and Hangzhou. In 1993, she accompanied the Cheltenham Mayor – Jim Pennington to Weihai, Cheltenham’s twin town, on an official visit.

Reviews

[Nicky Abell-Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was our main manual for our thai course produced by our teacher maria mercati. Wonderful pictures clear, concise and large with key muscles, worked when treating. Simple history & origins of thai. Excellent for the beginner.

[Kristy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was very helpful for continuing education. And additional training. Thai is so interactive and involves flexibility. Energy work was very interesting

[DonJulio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coming from shiatsu, I found this book really interesting as a sort of bridge between physical therapy and traditional Chinese massage. The techniques demonstrated herein are very neet and very clear. With nice insights into pathology and manual treatment of muscular and articular ailments.

[Samantha J · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written book with great pictures. It's one of the first that I reach for when I need to reference a Thai Massage posture.