Acupressure Atlas

Published 2008
Trade paperback book
238 pages
ISBN 9781594772078

Includes
With index
With bibliography
With appendix
With photographs
Illustrations: Exceptional
full color photo illustrations
Acupressure Atlas
By (author) Bernard Kolster
By (author) Astrid Waskowiak

Along with an introduction to the origins and principles of traditional Chinese medicine, this work provides the most important basic techniques as well as step-by-step instructions, illustrated in full color, of practical and specific information for acquiring skill in practice of acupressure massage. The points and channels are fully depicted and their location, utility, and method of massage described. The section that covers specific treatments for specific ailments includes descriptions of how to locate the point and how to apply pressure, as well as many color photos. The appendix contains quick-reference tables with thumbnail images, name, location, and indication that serve as a handy recap when learning a practice routine.