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Amma Therapy: A Complete Textbook of Oriental Bodywork and Medical Principles

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The text is well written though the organization of the material leaves a bit to be desired. It covers a large body of information about massage therapy, acupuncture and AMMA well though it could be better indexed. The subject by definition follows the flow of nature while the text does not. The structure of the chapters could have a more evolving continuity. As an example point information is distributed throughout the text without an area for general overview. Masters can use this for reference well but beginners are at a loss to find the "meridians" connecting chapter to chapter. I look forward to the next edition.

Of course I'm prejudice because of this is the text for ourschool [online] but this book that explainsthe complex style of Amma is an amazing reference for just about anyone interested in hands on techniques in Oriental Bodywork Therapy. Channel location, diagnosis , actual technique patterns etc are contained in this ancient technique Mrs Sohn brought to America years ago. And the price discount at Amazon.com is pretty amazing as well.

I used this book for the Non-western portion of the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. It was quite helpful for this portion. I also used the following three volumes:
The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers
(Topics: Human Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology) Vol 1
(ISBN: 0971999643)

The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers
(Topics: Clinical Pathology and Recognition of Various Conditions) Vol 2
(ISBN: 0971999651)

The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers
(Topics: Massage Therapy and Bodywork: Theory, Assessment and Application. Professional Standards, Ethics and Business Practices) Vol 3
(ISBN: 097199966X)
These four books helped me to easily pass the NCETMB. The last three books give examples of the type of questions that are asked on the test. Believe me the guides are so complete for every possible topic given on the NCETMB.

I BOUGHT IT FROM LOOKING AT HIGH STAR RATING, HOPING TO LEARN MORE ADVENCE AMMA TECHNICS AND TO MY DISAPPOINT, IT HAVE A VERY LITTLE AND BASIC TECH. WITH LOT OF TCM THEORY. THE MODERN AMMA IS VERY CLOSE TO THE SWEDISH AND THE DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE TOGETHER, PRACTICED WITH OR WITHOUT TCM THEORY. THE MODERN AMMA IS NOT DESIGN TO BE CLINICAL, RATHER PLAIN MASSAGE. THIS AMMA THERAPY IS NOTHING MORE THAN AMMA PLUS TCM THEORY,MAKING IT MORE CONFUSING AND MADE AMMA THERAPY AS REGISTERED MARK IS LIKE SOME HOW I PUT SWEDISH MASSAGE AND TCM THEORY TOGETHER, MAKING IT SWEDISH THERAPY WITH REGISTERED MARK AND NOBODY CAN USE THAT NAME WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. BUT THE QUESTION IS CAN I DO THAT. IF I DID THAT SOMEONE WILL BEAT THE DAYLIGHT OUT OF ME.