Thai Massage: A Traditional Medical Technique

by Richard Gold, Ted J. Kaptchuk (Foreword)

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.

240 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[TurtleMoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book on the subject! The CD that comes with the book is also excellent--except that I wanted the longer version CD. So, I ended up with both CD's which seems like a waste to me.