Shiatsu Therapy For Pregnancy
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Author | : Bronwyn Whitlocke |
Publisher | : Spinifex Press |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 9781875559817 |
This instructive manual for pregnant women, practitioners, partners, and birthing partners caring for pregnant women is the sequel to the highly successful Chinese Medicine for Women.
Author | : Elaine Stillerman |
Publisher | : Delta |
Total Pages | : 199 |
Release | : 2013-08-14 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 0307834395 |
A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy Massage is a sensuous, relaxing, and loving treatment that has the added bonus of being especially good for you. It’s the perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. During pregnancy, your body is undergoing many changes, some of them stressful and discomforting. Mother Massage, by licensed massage therapist Elaine Stillerman, is a beautifully illustrated guide to help eliminate some of these adverse effects. Designed to be used either alone or with a partner, Mother Massage provides techniques for a variety of massages, including full body massage, preparation for labor and birthing massage, massage during the postpartum and nursing stages, and infant massage. These techniques are explained in step-by-step, illustrated detail. You’ll also learn special massages for treating such discomforts as: • Backaches • Breast Soreness • Charley Horse and Leg Cramps • Headaches • Heartburn • Fatigue • Morning Sickness • Sciatica • Stretch Marks • Varicose Veins • And Many Others Also included are sections on reflexology, herbal remedies, and nutritional requirements for pregnant and lactating women.
Author | : Tiffany Field |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 283 |
Release | : 2006-05-10 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0702032506 |
Written by the Director of the world-renowned Touch Research Institutes, this book examines the practical applications of important massage therapy research findings. Each chapter of this comprehensive resource provides a clear and authoritative review of what is reliably known about the effects of touch for a variety of clinical conditions such as depression, pain management, movement problems, and functioning of the immune system. Coverage also includes the benefits of massage to specific populations such as pregnant women, neonates, infants, and adolescents. This book is suitable for massage therapists (including Shiatsu practitioners), aromatherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, physical therapists, and nurses. - Provides a thorough yet concise review of recent research related to the importance of touch. - Offers practical guidance to healthcare professionals whose work involves physical contact with patients.•Becomes a new book as new studies will be incorporated. •Research techniques, not previously included.
Author | : Whitlocke Bronwyn |
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Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2013 |
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ISBN | : 9781742196848 |
Author | : Suzanne Yates |
Publisher | : Books for Midwives Press |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780750655231 |
This practical, well-illustrated guide teaches midwives how to incorporate the use of Shiatsu into safe practice and relates the practice of Shiatsu to professional midwifery issues. Clear line drawings and photographs illustrate techniques and are backed up by discussions of actual case studies.
Author | : Denise Tiran |
Publisher | : Bailliere Tindall |
Total Pages | : 319 |
Release | : 2000-01 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780702023286 |
There has been a rapid increase in the interest of safe complementary and alternative approaches to healthcare in pregnancy and childbirth. For those working in maternity care who seek the evidence base for therapeutic approaches, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of complementary therapies, and the methods for applying them to expectant and new mothers and their babies.
Author | : Corinne Andrews |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2021-09-14 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 1635863120 |
Birthing Mama offers a holistic approach to the transformative experience of pregnancy. Author Corinne Andrews, a yoga teacher since 2003 and creator of Birthing Mama® Prenatal Yoga and Wellness, guides women through each week of the nine-month journey, integrating body, mind, and spirit through reflection, yoga postures and breath practices, self-care activities, and creative projects. Whether expectant mothers are setting up a Pregnancy Altar to focus their hopes and dreams for the baby-to-be, writing a Pregnancy Affirmation Statement, blending an herbal tea formula, or breathing into mountain pose for strength and healing, they will find a blend of self-nourishment and self-discovery, contemplation, and celebration through Andrews’s gentle, empowering style.
Author | : Carola Beresford-Cooke |
Publisher | : Singing Dragon |
Total Pages | : 430 |
Release | : 2016-03-21 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 0857012606 |
Written by a well-known and highly respected author and practitioner within the field, Shiatsu Theory and Practice is a complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen shiatsu, drawing in detail on the theoretical foundation of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Phase theory as well as that of Zen. Beresford-Cooke explains the strands of theory in a way which makes their integration into practice clear and rational. She includes step-by-step descriptions of treatment routines and techniques, alongside case histories illustrating the application of theory to practice. The book features detailed descriptions and illustrations of meridians, point locations and functions, and these are shown together with salient underlying anatomy. The text is supported by full colour photographs as well as online videoclips showing techniques, routines in the four positions and how to treat individual points and meridians. There are also supplementary online resources such as exercises and activities, web links, appendices for each chapter, and instructor lesson plans, homework and testbank of questions. This fully revised third edition is essential reading for students and practitioners of shiatsu and massage therapy.
Author | : Elaine Stillerman |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 511 |
Release | : 2014-12-18 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0323260799 |
Ideal for both classroom and practice, Modalities for Massage & Bodywork, 2nd Edition presents 23 modalities of bodywork, their history, development, effects, benefits, contraindications, basic curricula and certification requirements. Updated photos and illustrations, critical thinking questions, and flash cards give you a better picture of today's massage best practices. Evolve companion website provides matching activities, flash cards, answers to multiple-choice questions, weblinks and video demonstrations of various modalities covered in the text to make learning more interactive. - Case histories in each chapter illustrate the effects of the modality within a therapeutic context, creating the opportunity for integrative, clinical reasoning that helps prepare you for work in the various modalities. - Student objectives and key terms at the start of each chapter provides a framework for what to expect and what to focus on with each chapter. - In My Experience boxes provide personal insights about specific techniques from experts in the field. - Full-color design and techniques shown with photos and illustrations enhance understanding and comprehension of each modality. - Multiple-choice test questions at the end of each chapter with answers on the Evolve website help you measure your understanding of the modality and obtain instant feedback from the answer key that includes rationales. - Suggested readings, resources and references in each chapter offer robust resources for you to further research each modality. - Clinically relevant boxes and tables highlight important information. - NEW Modalities chapters provide you with a greater awareness of the opportunities and options available as they pursue a massage therapy career and practitioners with more practical information they can apply to their work. - NEW! Student resources on Evolve supplement the classroom experience and ensures you retain the material in the text. - 23 different body techniques are introduced to help you learn about different modalities you may want to pursue and reaffirm your knowledge of techniques. - More than 2 hours of video on the Evolve website bring the modalities to life and help put the text instructions in perspective. - NEW! Updated content, photos and illustrations equip you with the latest information and visuals on modalities from experts in the field that reflect current practices in the field and the needs and wants of massage therapy practitioners and students. - NEW! Critical thinking questions added to each chapter actively engage and challenge your reasoning skills. - NEW! Additional review questions added to each chapter supply you with more opportunities to review what you have learned and test your knowledge.
Author | : Patricia Hughes |
Publisher | : Spinifex Press |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781876756406 |
In this compelling personal account, Patricia Hughes describes the realities of life as a victim of domestic violence. Analysing her own personal experience, she takes a look into her own past and answers the question, 'How can anyone put up with that?' More importantly, she looks to the future and aims to help other women escape too.