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By Howard Derek Evans, MA, PgDip
176 pagesTrim Size 9 11/16 X 7 7/16 inCopyright 2009$67.95, Paperback, Reference
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In A Myofascial Approach to Thai Massage, the author takes a radically different approach to Thai Massage by redefining the sen lines in myofascial terms. He provides a coherent system illustrating the function and benefits of Thai Massage through its actions on the myofascial network, lymph and blood flow. In addition, the author questions some of the more dubious moves in Thai Massage; looks at the ‘spiritual’ aspects of Thai Massage in terms of presence, attention and the therapist/client relationship; takes a unique view of Thai Massage and opens the way for further exploration of massage in the myofascial field; and includes some examples of working with clients to illustrate the themes. Although specifically about Thai Massage, content covers many aspects of the therapist/patient relationship – well explored in psychotherapy but surprisingly little covered in massage courses.
Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Past and presentChapter 3 Ten sen – West meets EastChapter 4 Myofascial pathways – East meets WestChapter 5 The myofascial senChapter 6 Meditation in movementChapter 7 Working with healthChapter 8 A one-and-a-half-hour routineChapter 9 Additional techniques and techniques to avoidChapter 10 Working as a massage therapist
By Howard Derek Evans, MA, PgDip, Lecturer, University of Westminster, London, UK; Private Practitioner in Therapeutic Bodywork