Body Work

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ISBN: 9781591201656 | 1591201659
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Copyright: 6/6/2006

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Consumer text serves as a complete guide to the experience and benefits of receiving every different kind of massage and bodywork therapy. Includes Swedish massage, shiatsu, feldenkrais, myofascial release, Trager, reflexology, aromatherapy, alexander, therapeutic touch, Reiki, and more.

Preface to the Revised Edition

xvii

Preface to the First Edition

xix

Author's Note

xxi

Acknowledgments

xxii

Getting Started: How to Use This Book

xxv

Helpful Hints

xxvii

How to Make the Most of Your Massage

xxvii

How to Choose a Practitioner

xxviii

A Note on Gender

xxx

Introduction

(1)

What Is Massage?

(1)

Bodywork Is Not a Substitute for Medical Treatment

(1)

A Brief Overview of the History of Bodywork

(1)

The Role of Massage and Bodywork in Health Care in the United States

(1)

The Common Foundations of Bodywork

(1)

Touch Research Institute: The Scientific Evidence

(1)

The Evolving Role of the Massage Therapist

(3)

PART I TRADITIONAL WESTERN MASSAGE

Swedish Massage at a Glance

(2)

Swedish Massage and Its Variations

(30)

What Is Swedish Massage?

(1)

The Origins of Swedish Massage

(1)

The Theory Underlying Swedish Massage

(2)

The Typical Format of a Swedish Massage Session

(1)

The Experience: I Get Rubbed the Right Way

(6)

The Benefits of Swedish Massage

(1)

Contraindications to Swedish Massage

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

(1)

For Further Information

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

(1)

Variations on Swedish Massage

(14)

Medical Massage: Working from a Doctor's Rx

(2)

Sports Massage: Maximizing Peak Performance

(2)

Trigger Point Therapies: Releasing the Pressure Points

(4)

On-Site Massage: Chair Massage

(1)

Specialty Practices: Endless Variations

(4)

PART II STRUCTURAL/FUNCTIONAL/MOVEMENT INTEGRATION: SOMATIC EDUCATION

The Rolfing Method of Structural Integration at a Glance

(2)

The Rolfing Method of Structural Integration

(19)

What Is Rolfing?

(1)

The Origins of the Rolfing Method of Structural Integration

(2)

The Theory Underlying Rolfing

(3)

A Typical Rolfing Series

(1)

The Experience: I Get Rolfed

(6)

The Benefits of Rolfing

(1)

Contraindications to Rolfing

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

(1)

For Further Information

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

(1)

Other Approaches to Structural Integration

(2)

Aston-Patterning

(1)

Guild for Structural Integration

(1)

Hellerwork

(2)

The Alexander Technique at a Glance

(2)

The Alexander Technique: Aligning the Spine

(18)

What Is the Alexander Technique?

(1)

The Origins of the Alexander Technique

(2)

The Theory Underlying the Alexander Technique

(3)

The Typical Format of an Alexander Lesson

(1)

The Experience: I Align My Spine

(5)

The Benefits of the Alexander Technique

(1)

Contraindications to the Alexander Technique

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

(1)

For Further Information

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

(2)

The Feldenkrais Method at a Glance

(2)

The Feldenkrais Method: Awareness Through Movement

(15)

What Is the Feldenkrais Method?

(1)

The Origins of the Feldenkrais Method

(1)

The Theory Underlying the Feldenkrais Method

(2)

The Typical Format of a Feldenkrais Session

(2)

The Experience: Awareness Through Movement

(4)

The Benefits of the Feldenkrais Method

(1)

Contraindications to the Feldenkrais Method

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

(1)

For Further Information

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

(2)

PART III OTHER CONTEMPORARY WESTERN BODYWORK PRACTICES

Myofascial Release at a Glance

(2)

Myofascial Release: Physical Therapy Joins Hands with Massage Therapy

(12)

What Is Myofascial Release?

(1)

The Origins of Myofascial Release

(1)

The Theory Underlying Myofascial Release

(1)

The Typical Format of Myofascial Release

(1)

The Experience: My Myofascia Is Released

(6)

The Benefits of Myofascial Release

(1)

Contraindications to Myofascial Release

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

(1)

For Further Information

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

100

(1)

The Trager Approach at a Glance

101

(3)

The Trager Approach: Meditation in Motion

104

(16)

What Is the Trager Approach?

104

(1)

The Origins of the Trager Approach

104

(1)

The Theory Underlying the Trager Approach

105

(1)

The Typical Format of the Trager Approach

106

(1)

The Experience: I Get ``Tragered''

106

(8)

The Benefits of the Trager Approach

114

(1)

Contraindications to the Trager Approach

115

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

115

(1)

For Further Information

116

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

116

(2)

Rubenfeld Synergy Method at a Glance

118

(2)

Rubenfeld Synergy Method: Touch Therapy Meets Talk Therapy

120

(15)

What Is Rubenfeld Synergy?

120

(1)

The Origins of the Rubenfeld Synergy Method

120

(1)

The Theory Underlying Rubenfeld Synergy

121

(1)

The Typical Format of a Rubenfeld Synergy Session

122

(1)

The Experience: I Get Touched and Talk

122

(9)

The Benefits of Rubenfeld Synergy

131

(1)

Contraindications to Rubenfeld Synergy

131

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

131

(1)

For Further Information

132

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

132

(1)

Rosen Method at a Glance

133

(2)

Rosen Method: Listening to the Body

135

(13)

What Is Rosen Method?

135

(1)

The Origins of Rosen Method

135

(1)

The Theory Underlying Rosen Method

136

(1)

The Typical Format of a Rosen Method Session

137

(1)

The Experience: I Listen to My Body

137

(5)

The Benefits of Rosen Method

142

(1)

Contraindications to Rosen Method

143

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

143

(1)

For Further Information

143

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

144

(2)

PART IV ASIAN BODYWORK: PRACTICES WITH EASTERN ROOTS

Shiatsu: Asian Acupressure at a Glance

146

(2)

Shiatsu: Asian Acupressure and Other Bodywork Practices

148

(27)

What Is Shiatsu?

148

(1)

The Origins of Shiatsu

149

(1)

The Theory Underlying Shiatsu

150

(5)

The Typical Format of a Shiatsu Session

155

(2)

The Experience: Balancing the Pathways of Energy

157

(6)

The Benefits of Shiatsu

163

(1)

Contraindications to Shiatsu

163

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

164

(1)

For Further Information

164

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

165

(2)

Variations on Shiatsu: Other Healing Approaches Related to Traditional Chinese Medicine

167

(1)

Acupuncture

167

(1)

Moxibustion

167

(1)

Acu-yoga

168

(1)

Electroacutherapy

168

(1)

Cupping

168

(1)

Sotai

168

(1)

Ear Seed Acupuncture

168

(1)

Auricular Therapy

168

(1)

Iridology

168

(1)

Other Asian Bodywork Practices

168

(5)

Amma Massage

168

(1)

Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure

169

(1)

Thai Massage

170

(1)

Tuina: The Traditional Chinese System of Manual Therapy

171

(2)

Reflexology at a Glance

173

(2)

Reflexology: Baring Your Sole

175

(16)

What Is Reflexology?

175

(1)

The Origins of Reflexology

175

(2)

The Theory Underlying Reflexology

177

(3)

The Typical Format of a Reflexology Session

180

(1)

The Experience: Feet First

181

(4)

The Benefits of Reflexology

185

(1)

Contraindications to Reflexology

185

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

186

(1)

For Further Information

187

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

188

(1)

Aromatherapy Massage at a Glance

189

(2)

Aromatherapy Massage: Appealing to the ``Scentses''

191

(12)

What Is Aromatherapy?

191

(1)

The Origins of Aromatherapy

191

(2)

The Theory Underlying Aromatherapy

193

(1)

The Typical Format of Aromatherapy Massage

194

(1)

The Experience: Massage as a ``Scentsual'' Experience

195

(2)

The Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage

197

(1)

Contraindications to Aromatherapy Massage

197

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

198

(1)

For Further Information

198

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

198

(3)

PART V ENERGETIC BODYWORK: HEALING WITH THE HUMAN ENERGY FIELD

Therapeutic Touch (TT) at a Glance

201

(2)

Therapeutic Touch (TT): Modulating the Human Energy Field

203

(18)

What Is Therapeutic Touch?

203

(1)

The Origins of Therapeutic Touch

204

(1)

The Theory Underlying Therapeutic Touch

205

(2)

The Typical Format of a Therapeutic Touch Treatment

207

(4)

The Experience: I Get Energized

211

(2)

The Benefits of Therapeutic Touch

213

(3)

Contraindications to Therapeutic Touch

216

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

216

(1)

For Further Information

217

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

218

(1)

CranioSacral Therapy at a Glance

219

(2)

CranioSacral Therapy: The Skull Speaks

221

(18)

What Is CranioSacral Therapy?

221

(1)

The Origins of CranioSacral Therapy

222

(2)

The Theory Underlying CranioSacral Therapy

224

(2)

The Typical Format of a CranioSacral Therapy Session

226

(2)

The Experience: My Skull Speaks

228

(4)

The Benefits of CranioSacral Therapy

232

(2)

Contraindications to CranioSacral Therapy

234

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

234

(1)

For Further Information

234

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

235

(1)

Other Practices Associated with CranioSacral Therapy

235

(2)

SomatoEmotional Release

236

(1)

Visceral Manipulation

236

(1)

Zero Balancing

236

(1)

Reiki at a Glance

237

(2)

Reiki: Universal Life Energy

239

(17)

What Is Reiki?

239

(1)

The Origins of Reiki

240

(2)

The Theory Underlying Reiki

242

(1)

The Typical Format of a Reiki Session

243

(2)

The Experience: Tapping into Universal Life Energy

245

(5)

The Benefits of Reiki

250

(1)

Contraindications to Reiki

251

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

251

(1)

For Further Information

252

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

253

(1)

Holotropic Breathwork at a Glance

254

(2)

Holotropic Breathwork: The Music of Breath

256

(13)

What Is Holotropic Breathwork?

256

(1)

The Origins of Holotropic Breathwork

256

(1)

The Theory Underlying Holotropic Breathwork

257

(1)

The Typical Format of a Holotropic Breathwork Session

258

(1)

The Experience: I Breathe to Music

259

(5)

The Benefits of Holotropic Breathwork

264

(1)

Contraindications to Holotropic Breathwork

265

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

265

(1)

For Further Information

265

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

266

(1)

Polarity Therapy at a Glance

267

(2)

Polarity Therapy: Balancing Currents of Energy

269

(15)

What Is Polarity Therapy?

269

(1)

The Origins of Polarity Therapy

269

(2)

The Theory Underlying Polarity Therapy

271

(1)

The Typical Format of a Polarity Therapy Session

272

(2)

The Experience: My Energy Currents Get Balanced

274

(5)

The Benefits of Polarity Therapy

279

(1)

Contraindications to Polarity Therapy

279

(1)

Background and Training of Practitioners

280

(1)

For Further Information

280

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

280

(4)

PART VI SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: SIMPLE TOOLS

The Spa Experience: Pampering Yourself While Your Body Works

284

(4)

The Spa Experience: Total Immersion

284

(1)

Organizations That Specialize in Spa Vacations

285

(1)

Suggested Further Reading

286

(2)

Resources for Further Exploration

288

(16)

Networking: Holistic Learning Centers

288

(8)

United States

289

(5)

Foreign Learning Centers

294

(2)

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)

296

(1)

Graduate Degree Programs

297

(1)

Support Groups

298

(1)

Resources for Further Reading

298

(2)

Periodicals

298

(1)

Book Retailers/Book Publishers

299

(1)

Professional Associations of Additional Bodywork Practices

300

(4)

Glossary: Bodywork from A to Z

304

(20)

Appendix: Comparative Summary of Bodywork Practices

324

(4)

Notes

328

(8)

Bibliography

336

(5)

References by Chapter

341

(16)

Postscript: Unlearning

357

(1)

Index

358

(12)

About the Author

370

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