Product Details

• Format: Color, Digital Sound, Dolby, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• DVD Release Date: June 15, 2003
• Run Time: 62 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000A2ARV
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,021 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

About the Actor

This essence of this video was conceived and designed by Edvin Dervishevich, Ph.D., an acclaimed author and internationally recognized authority on massage, acupuncture and homeopathy. Among other’s he has included a careful selection of the most vital acupressure points that everybody should know and are easy to remember. Dr. Dervishevich is currently a professor at the University of Ljubljana in the Sports Medicine Department. His specialties are sports injuries and improved recovery with the help of traditional healing methods.

Product Description

The Essential Self-Massage program is divided into 11 chapters which each address a different body part and its associated internal effects – this allows the flexibility to use the program for focused treatments or as a whole body program.

What really sets this video apart from the others is its production quality and the great wealth of included information.

EXTRA MATERIALS - In addition to the main chapters, we have added 5 extra short movies that provide a more detailed insight. For example, "Using moxa" explains how to use the heat treatment of acupressure points, which is very beneficial to many typical women's health problems such as menstrual cramps or cold feet.

VOICE OVER AND TEXT - With support for four additional languages besides English (Spanish, French, German and Slovene), we recognize that many people learn better and are more relaxed when listening to videos in their own mother tongue. For each language, we used professional voice-over artists in professional studios. The result is clean, clear and informative instruction.

CINEMATOGRAPHY - Setting, lighting, and angles, like the script, have been carefully distilled so that the result clearly demonstrates the techniques yet maintains warmth and feeling not usually found in an instructional video.

MUSIC – Post-production Dolby digital sound, and image sharpening are all "Hollywood" standard. Audio tracks are further enhanced with an original score created for each section of each video. Like a good professional film, the music adds to the message without calling attention to itself.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A relaxing and rejuvinating massage routine - fantastic!, July 19, 2003

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"zoe_beyer" (Victoria, BC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holomedica Vol.1 - Essential Self-Massage (DVD NTSC) (DVD)

I picked up this video on the recommendation of my friend who is naturopathy school and am ever so grateful I did.

This video gently walks you through almost a full body massage including acupressure points in about 60 minutes. What really makes this video so incredible is that the pacing and use of a narrator allows for enough time so I can massage myself during the course of the video. The video includes helpful hints on how to find the perfect massage spot which is essential for acupressure.

I use this video when I come home from work to re-center myself. I accredit it for my increased energy and sense of calm. And even better...I don't have to beg my husband for a massage anymore-I always got the short end!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxation at its best!, November 15, 2005

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Rose Tea (Leesburg, Va USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holomedica Vol.1 - Essential Self-Massage (DVD NTSC) (DVD)

After years of stress from work, home and family, I received this DVD as a present. I was skeptical about the effectiveness of learning massage techniques via video but I was pleasantly surprised. The video was so relaxing and peaceful...it set the tone for a perfect wind down for the day as I channeled my stress and aggression into full mind and body relaxation. My wife doesn't mind the extra little massage skills I picked up either. It has helped me in so many ways.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally a massage video for the viewer, July 24, 2003

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Ted (Salmon Arm, BC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holomedica Vol.1 - Essential Self-Massage (DVD NTSC) (DVD)

I am happy to say that I was presently surprised by this video. They actually made it so you can actually use it, enjoy it and follow along. It is NOT just a platform for the massage therapist (or the Dr. in this case)nor is it the usual poorly shot "massage class" that drive me crazy.

It includes a lot of acupressure and meridian information during the massage which I know is backed by over 100 years of history but I am still in the converting stage - or I would have given it a perfect 5 stars.

I would say this video is a best bet for anyone who embraces alternative medicine or chinese medicine, or anyone who is looking for a relaxing, feel good routine - it tends to rejuvinate me. Perfect for stress fiends like me. No experience is required.