Shiatsu Theory and Practice: A comprehensive text for the student and professional (Hardcover)

by Carola Beresford-Cooke (Author)

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""The greatest achievement of this book is the extent to which the athour has been able to differentiate the three models ad to set each out in its own terms."" Tom Litten, Institute for Complementary Medicine Journal

Product Description
This book provides a clear and complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen Shiatsu, presenting vivid detail on the theoretical foundations of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and five element theory. It offers remarkably clear, high-quality illustrations and photos that support text discussions. The all-encompassing 2nd Edition takes the reader through an exploration of the various approaches to treatment routines, with case studies, explanations, and step-by-step descriptions of techniques.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 340 pages
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2 edition (February 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0443070598
• ISBN-13: 978-0443070594
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #536,375 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great study guide through Shiatsu school....., March 14, 2003

By	Stephen B. Salkof "Tiger Mountain Taijiquan" (Philadelphia, Pa. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Last year, I graduated from International School of Shiatsu in Doylestown, Pa. Prior to this school, I attended another Shiatsu school as well. Through both schools, this book was used as the main reference for me. I highly recommend this to anyone studying this wonderful art. It has all the detailed meridians, both standard and "Zen" and extensive info on the 5 elements. Buy it....you'll love it!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Shiatsu Textbook, October 7, 2005

By	Elizabeth Reveley (Kailua, Hawaii) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We use this for our Shiatsu textbook at The American Institute of Massage Therapy (...). It is easy to read and understand. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of Shiatsu.
Aloha,
Elizabeth

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, January 7, 2008

By	Caroline Arnold (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really appreciate this book. It is a very helpful study guide and it has a lot of interesting information on it. I can recommend it very much.