Shiatsu Theory and Practice 2nd Edition out of print

This new edition of this highly successful book provides a clear and complete introduction to the theory and practice of Shiatsu, drawing in detail on the theoretical foundation of TCM, Zen Shiatsu and Five Element theory. The text offers beautiful illustrations and clear photos, supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and enabling the student to begin and continue practice with confidence.

As a non-invasive therapy, interest in massage is growing amongst Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners and all body work and manual therapists. This textbook of shiatsu (Japanese massage) provides serious students of shiatsu with detailed coverage of the techniques, tools and treatment routines that can be adopted. The text gives a full review and explanation of the 3 major sources of Shiatsu theory - Traditional Chinese Medicine, 5 element theory, and Zen shiatsu theory - and the 4 methods of diagnosis, and integrates the two in a way no book has yet attempted. It then offers a 'how to' approach, with detailed chapters on diagnostic and treatment techniques, shiatsu treatment routines in four positions, and detailed locations and treatment procedures for each meridian. Plentiful high quality line drawings and specially commissioned photographs illustrate the text, further enhancing its applicability.

Features

Tremendously clear and readable text which allows the complete beginner to build up their knowledge and practice with confidence
Drawings of outstanding clarity which support accurate and careful practice
Thorough exploration of the strands of theory - TCM, five elements, Zen - in a way which makes their integration into practice clear and rational.
Detailed text and illustration descriptions of meridians, point locations and functions, shown together with salient underlying anatomy
Step by step descriptions of treatment routines and the variety of appropriate touch techniques
Case histories to show how theory can realistically apply to practice

What's New

More - and not simply the most important - points covered in each meridian section
Greater mention made of other styles of shiatsu practice, to give them context alongside Zen shiatsu
New case studies
More material on diagnosis techniques and the interpretation of diagnoses
New line drawings and photos added.

Introduction. Sources. Section One: Practice. The basics- why, when and how. Recommendations for the shiatsu practitioner. Shiatsu tools and techniques. Shiatsu treatment routines in the four positions. Section two: Theory. Traditional Chinese Medicine for the shiatsu practitioner. Zen shiatsu theory. Section Three: Harmonizing TCM and Zen Shiatsu Theory. The Water element - the Kidneys and Bladder. The Wood element - the Liver and Gall Bladder. The Fire element - The Heart, Small Intestine, Heart Protector and Triple Heater. The Earth Element - The Spleen and Stomach. The Metal element - the Lings and Large Intestine. Section Four: Bringing Theory and Practice Together. The four methods of diagnosis. Interpreting the diagnosis. The treatment. After the treatment. Section Four: Appendices.