£33.00 GBP / $45.00 USD
Thai Massage Dissected
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Written by the UK’s leading teacher and practitioner Natasha de Grunwald, a pioneer of Thai massage and bodywork for 30 years.
Thai Massage Dissected is a book aimed at massage therapists, yoga teachers, physiotherapists, osteopaths and all manual therapists who want to expand their therapeutic approach and are curious to learn about the body from a Thai anatomy and dissection perspective.
Therapeutic Thai massage and bodywork is a rich and diverse modality, so much more than the stretching and deep tissue work for which it is known. The book provides a richly curated combination of tools, techniques and protocols that will enhance all practitioners’ skill sets. Natasha discusses the roots of this modality as Buddhist medicine, the five element system, the use of therapeutic herbs and Thai anatomy, whilst also writing about concepts such as proprioception and interoception. There is an additional chapter looking at traditional healthcare practices for women, informed by her time spent with village midwives on the Thai/Burmese border.
Natasha de Grunwald uses imagery from many hours spent in a cadaver lab to describe anatomical, textural layers and structures, bringing human form to life. She consolidates this with a therapeutic perspective on Thai medical theory and how Thai massage and bodywork can be carried out in a clinical setting. This comes from her extensive research, studies and knowledge spanning over three decades.
Learn about Natasha’s online courses…
About the Author/Foreword by Gil Hedley/Preface/ Acknowledgements/Introduction
Part 1 THE EXPERIENCE
Chapter 1 The Somatic Experience
Chapter 2 Proprioception, Interoception, and Touch Perception
Part 2 THE BODY
Chapter 3 The Body, Nature, and Thai Anatomy
Chapter 4 Bodywork for the Element Types
Chapter 5 Core Element Constitution
Chapter 6 Physical Manifestations of Elements
Chapter 7 Dissection and Thai Anatomy
Chapter 8 The Five Textural Layers
Chapter 9 Thai Medicine: The Five Roots
Chapter 10 Sên and Channels
Chapter 11 The Causes of Imbalance
Chapter 12 Love Your Guts
Chapter 13 Disease Through the Layers
Chapter 14 Stretching and Movement
Chapter 15 Herbs, Compresses, and Infusions
Chapter 16 Energy, Life Force, Kwan, and Death
Part 3 THE PRACTICE
Chapter 17 The Art of Consultation
Chapter 18 How to Touch: A Therapeutic Approach
Chapter 19 Body Mechanics
Chapter 20 Physical Therapy Toolkit
Chapter 21 Putting It All Together
Chapter 22 Treatment Protocols
Chapter 23 The Therapeutic Pause
Chapter 24 Women’s Health Care, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
Chapter 25 Traditional Self-care for Practitioners
Glossary
References
Resources
Permissions
Index
***** Amazon Review, May 2021
‘This is a beautifully produced book with fantastic text. It is a great addition to any therapy library and is especially interesting as it explores traditional Thai massage, written by someone who has many years’ experience of different branches of massage treatments. It very clearly shows a depth of knowledge which is well conveyed. I would give it five stars.’
£33.00 GBP / $45.00 USD Free delivery in the UK and USA
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Natasha de Grunwald first studied Thai Massage in 1990 in Thailand and has returned there to continue her studies more than 16 times since.
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Thai Massage Dissected
£33.00 GBP / $45.00 USD Free delivery in the UK and USA
Buy eBook >Written by the UK’s leading teacher and practitioner Natasha de Grunwald, a pioneer of Thai massage and bodywork for 30 years.
Thai Massage Dissected is a book aimed at massage therapists, yoga teachers, physiotherapists, osteopaths and all manual therapists who want to expand their therapeutic approach and are curious to learn about the body from a Thai anatomy and dissection perspective.
Therapeutic Thai massage and bodywork is a rich and diverse modality, so much more than the stretching and deep tissue work for which it is known. The book provides a richly curated combination of tools, techniques and protocols that will enhance all practitioners’ skill sets. Natasha discusses the roots of this modality as Buddhist medicine, the five element system, the use of therapeutic herbs and Thai anatomy, whilst also writing about concepts such as proprioception and interoception. There is an additional chapter looking at traditional healthcare practices for women, informed by her time spent with village midwives on the Thai/Burmese border.
Natasha de Grunwald uses imagery from many hours spent in a cadaver lab to describe anatomical, textural layers and structures, bringing human form to life. She consolidates this with a therapeutic perspective on Thai medical theory and how Thai massage and bodywork can be carried out in a clinical setting. This comes from her extensive research, studies and knowledge spanning over three decades.
Learn about Natasha’s online courses…
About the Author/Foreword by Gil Hedley/Preface/ Acknowledgements/Introduction
Part 1 THE EXPERIENCE
Chapter 1 The Somatic Experience
Chapter 2 Proprioception, Interoception, and Touch Perception
Part 2 THE BODY
Chapter 3 The Body, Nature, and Thai Anatomy
Chapter 4 Bodywork for the Element Types
Chapter 5 Core Element Constitution
Chapter 6 Physical Manifestations of Elements
Chapter 7 Dissection and Thai Anatomy
Chapter 8 The Five Textural Layers
Chapter 9 Thai Medicine: The Five Roots
Chapter 10 Sên and Channels
Chapter 11 The Causes of Imbalance
Chapter 12 Love Your Guts
Chapter 13 Disease Through the Layers
Chapter 14 Stretching and Movement
Chapter 15 Herbs, Compresses, and Infusions
Chapter 16 Energy, Life Force, Kwan, and Death
Part 3 THE PRACTICE
Chapter 17 The Art of Consultation
Chapter 18 How to Touch: A Therapeutic Approach
Chapter 19 Body Mechanics
Chapter 20 Physical Therapy Toolkit
Chapter 21 Putting It All Together
Chapter 22 Treatment Protocols
Chapter 23 The Therapeutic Pause
Chapter 24 Women’s Health Care, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
Chapter 25 Traditional Self-care for Practitioners
Glossary
References
Resources
Permissions
Index
***** Amazon Review, May 2021
‘This is a beautifully produced book with fantastic text. It is a great addition to any therapy library and is especially interesting as it explores traditional Thai massage, written by someone who has many years’ experience of different branches of massage treatments. It very clearly shows a depth of knowledge which is well conveyed. I would give it five stars.’
£33.00 GBP / $45.00 USD
Natasha de Grunwald first studied Thai Massage in 1990 in Thailand and has returned there to continue her studies more than 16 times since.
Read More ›
You may also be interested in:
for course
instructors Ordering for
your class? Get in touch >