Langbeschreibung
Be prepared to answer certification questions about shiatsu, and develop the skills you'll need to become a successful practitioner! This comprehensive, easy-to-use textbook covers foundational information and methods, followed by more complex theory and practice. You'll learn how the channels (meridians) affect clients' health, how to conduct assessments, how to maintain proper body mechanics during practice, how to address imbalances in each of the Five Elements, and much more. Workbook-style exercises and questions at the end of each chapter improve your understanding and retention of the material. A title in the Mosby's Massage Career Development Series.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
ForewordPrefaceUnit 1: The Fundamentals of Shiatsu1. History of Shiatsu2. Foundations of Asian Medicine3. Five Element Theory4. Shiatsu Concepts5. Preparation to Practice Shiatsu6. Basic KataUnit 2: Integration of Theory and Practice7. Assessments and the Treatment Session8. Imbalances in Each of the Five Elements and How to Address Them9. Additional TechniquesAppendixConception (Directing) Vessel and Governing VesselGlossaryBibliographyIndex