Ebook: Chinese Massage Manual: a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the healing art of Tui na

This comprehensive, introductory book covers the essentials of Chinese massage (Tui na), including the fundamental principles of Chinese medicine, and the 20 basic massage techniques. It also includes treatment advice for 12 common ailments, so that the reader can practice what he or she has learnt to good effect. The book covers:· Instruction on 20 specialized massage techniques· How to locate over 50 points to treat specific problems· How to combine massage with Qi Gong for maximum energy and wellbeing· Step-by-step treatments for common colds, lower back pain.;Chinese Massage Manual: A comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the healing art of Tui na; Foreword; Introduction; PART ONE The Theory; Ying Yang Theory; Five Elements Theory; Vital Substances; Internal Organs; Causes of Disease; Eight Guiding Principles; Making a Diagnosis; Meridians; Finding Points; 58 Key Points; Moving On; PART TWO The Techniques; What You Will Need; Qi Gong; Gun Fa rolling; Yi Zhi Chan Tui Fa one-finger meditation; Rou Fa kneading; Mo Fa round rubbing; Na Fa grasping; Cuo Fa rub rolling; Ca Fa scrubbing; An Fa pressing; Ya Fa suppressing; Tui Fa pushing.