Drawing from Thai history, cultural studies, Buddhist religion, and yogic practices, as well as a modern understanding of anatomy and physiology, this guidebook bridges the gap between theory and practice while presenting bodywork as it is understood in Thailand—as a therapeutic medical science. Presenting detailed analysis of each step in a Thai massage routine, the history, spiritual traditions, and ethical codes are offered in an engaging, informal style. Numerous photographs and diagrams illustrate the variety of techniques used, and examples of routines for treating specific disorders are discussed. Updated with new layout, photos, and expanded text, this exhaustive handbook is complete with a section on the main energy meridians and diagrams of acupressure points, making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone studying this popular healing modality.
Dr. C. Pierce Salguero has a Ph.D. in the History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and is a researcher of Asian medical traditions. Dr. Salguero has authored five books on multiple aspects of Traditional Thai Medicine, which have been translated into Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, and Estonian, and have been published in English-Thai editions in Thailand. The first edition of The Encyclopedia of Thai Massage has been the number one best-selling book on Thai massage on Amazon.com since shortly after its publication in 2004. His other books include A Thai Herbal: Traditional Recipes for Health and Harmony (Findhorn Press, 2003) and Traditional Thai Medicine: Buddhism, Animism, Ayurveda (Hohm Press, 2007). Dr. Salguero teaches advanced courses on Thai Massage and Traditional Thai Medicine at the Thai Institute of Healing Arts, where he also serves as Director of Research. (www.PierceSalguero.com)
David L. Roylance is a dedicated instructor of Thai massage and the Executive Director of the Thai Institute of Healing Arts. Living and working with Thais since 2001, he has had a unique opportunity to understand the Thai culture, traditions, and healing arts through constant immersion. The Thai Institute of Healing Arts is the only comprehensive Thai medical education, research, and treatment center outside of Thailand. The institute operates two Thai therapy centers that offer Thai massage and medical consultations by Traditional Thai Medicine doctors. The Institute has initiated multiple charitable projects both in the USA and in Thailand. The prestigious Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj (“Old Medicine Hospital”) in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has designated the Thai Institute as the only official seat of the Shivagakomarpaj Lineage outside of Thailand. (www.Thai-Institute.com)
Bridging the gap between the theory and practice of Thai massage, The Encyclopaedia of Thai Massage explores the history, spiritual traditional and ethical codes of Thai medicine, alongside a detailed analysis of Thai massage therapy. — International Therapist read the full review here
Authors Pierce Salaguero and David Roylance share the history, spiritual traditions, and ethical codes of Thai medicine alongside the most detailed analysis of Thai massage therapy ever written. Where other books have only scratched the surface, this work will satisfy even the most advanced practitioners of Thai massage, while being written in an engaging and informal style which will speak to those with no prior exposure to the art form. — Cheryl Coad, Positive Health Online read the full review here
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