This is the first book published in the English language. Written and published by Aachan and Master teacher Anthony CMT, ND, MDAM. It is still the most exhaustive resource on the oldest and most traditional source of Thai Style bodywork, The Wat Po Style. Originally published as a working textbook for practitioners in 1984, this newer edition was updated in 1992 with additional information, illustrations and content. All other forms of Thai Body work are derivatives of this system. The book is actually a popular textbook and a practical teaching aid. It contains much information on the history and origins of the Thai work, as well as the philosophy that makes it unique. Copiously illustrated with both original photographs as well as hundreds of graphic illustrations. This is the book that started it all.
The outstanding credits of Anthony B. James CMT, ND, MDAM include: Author, lecturer, Aachan and Master of Thai Bodywork, Traditional Naturopath, Medical Doctor (MDAM) specializing in alternative medicine, Teacher of over 20,000 students, The first foreign instructor to be formally recognized by the Royal Thai Government, TAT, Receiver of the Friend of Thailand award for Thai Medicine, Bangkok, Aachan and/or Master teacher and FIRST Westerner authorized to share Thai Bodywork in the west.
Currently, the author is the Director of Education of the Thai Yoga Center in Plant City, FL where he develops and oversees full time residential training programs for Yoga, Thai Yoga, Ayurveda based Holistic Health Practitioner Programs.
Dr. J is also a Black Belt Martial arts teacher with a varied experience in many different disciplines from American Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, Filipino Kali to Thai Kabri-Kabrong and Muay Thai.
