This richly illustrated book presents, for the first time in English, a detailed and practical introduction to traditional Thai medical massage. It begins with a discussion of the theories of Thai medicine and how they have been influenced by Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Clear and easy-to-follow descriptions are given of all the varied techniques involved-- techniques which can be used alone, in conjunction with other forms of massage, or to facilitate yoga and other meditation practices.
Richard Gold has been practicing Asian Healing Arts since his 1978 graduation from the New England School of Acupuncture. Dr. Gold has participated in advanced studies in China (1980), Japan (1986) and Thailand (1988, 1989, 1992).
He began his studies in Traditional Thai Massage in 1988 in Chiang Mai, Thailand at the Old Medicine Hospital. Richard is the President and Chairman of the Board of the International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego, California. In addition, he has a private practice at the Pacific Center of Health.
