Handbook of Chinese Massage

by Maria Mercati

Book Overview

For the first time in the West, Chinese tui na massage techniques are brought together in an easy-to-use method for whole-body health The Handbook of Chinese Massage integrates classic Tui Na (meaning push and grasp) techniques used in the Orient for centuries into a revolutionary method for health and well-being. Traditional Chinese massage practitioners use specific individual techniques to treat a wide variety of ailments--techniques demonstrated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892817453
• ISBN13: 9780892817450
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Great techniques

I loved the different techniques in this book. It teaches the the law of the five elements and it presents detailed diagrams of the meridian channels.

Starter book

Ms Mercati gives the reader a good overview of this style of massage. One problem many books on Eastern medicine concepts is that the scientific paradigm of qi, yin-yang, etc is difficult to grasp for someone who has been educated on Western scientific principles. This book starts with an introduction to the Eastern principles in a more understandable, concise fashion. This makes it good for a massage therapist who wants to expand his repertoire. At times, the anatomical descriptions are inaccurate eg: referring to the malleolus as an "ankle bone"; however, the informal style of the book keeps it interesting and readable, as well as informative.

Very informative and detailed.

This is the book that got me started in pursuing my career. Maria expains every technique and concept with great detail. Outstanding diagrams and descriptions of meridians and points. Client evaluations and treatments are also included. A must for the professional Massage Therapist.