A Practical Guide to Acu-points - Softcover

Chris Jarmey; Ilaira Bouratinos

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0954318846 ISBN 13: 9780954318840

Publisher: Lotus Publishing Limited, 2008

Synopsis

A clear understanding of the location and function of acupoints is crucial for acupuncturists as well as shiatsu practitioners, massage therapists, and other bodyworkers. In this exceptionally well-illustrated, user-friendly manual, Chris Jarmey and Ilaira Bouratinos provide comprehensive and up-to-date information for anyone utilizing acupoints in their therapeutic work.

Offering unparalleled detail that goes far beyond what is currently available, A Practical Guide to Acupoints gives specialists the information required for practicing with greater understanding and confidence. This unique book contains not only essential information on the anatomical locations of points and the applicable acupuncture techniques. It describes other pertinent methods of treatment and delineates larger areas where the points can be activated by manual pressure, guasha, magnet therapy, moxibustion and cupping.

A Practical Guide to Acupoints presents a wealth of carefully researched information and a wide range of approaches to the treatment of acupoints. It forms a complete guide that is equally valuable to students and practitioners.

About this title

Product Description

The book is brand new and will be dispatched from UK.

Synopsis

This book is an exceptionally well-illustrated guide to the location and properties of channels and acupoints. Whereas most good books on the subject give needle depth and other useful information for the acupuncturist, this book uniquely provides additional information for bodyworkers such as Shiatsu and Tuina therapists. For example, in keeping with normal practice, the location of a point is given as a precise anatomical location and illustrated with a dot, along with alternative locations where relevant. However, this book goes further by delineating the larger area where the point can be activated by pressure, gua sha and other means. In addition, the optimum position for treatment via acupuncture, acupressure and other treatment strategies is given, as treatment positions can vary according to the method of point stimulation. The distribution of sensation resulting from point stimulation is also documented, and differentiated between pressure and needle application where appropriate. This book is produced with the student and conscientious practitioner in mind, with a great deal of care and research into accuracy being achieved. Hence, we expect it to become a landmark text.

The price has been kept to a minimum without compromising on any aspect of its quality and production, to ensure its accessibility to students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lotus Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0954318846
• ISBN 13: 9780954318840
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 360