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Medical Massage Care's Massage Exam Essentials outlines the knowledge needed to pass the therapeutic massage licensing and certification exams, including the FSMTB MBLEx and the NCBTMB NCETM and NCETMB. The amount of material that a massage therapist needs to know can be overwhelming. This publication summarizes the material that can easily be tested in the form of a multiple choice question, which is the material most likely to appear on an exam; and provides tips for the exam-taking strategy...

For the past ten years, Andy Rosenfarb has successfully used acupuncture and Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of eye conditions. His treatments include moxibustion techniques, tuina (massage), microcurrent stimulation, Chinese herbs, and qigong exercises, along with essential acupuncture where essential oils are placed on acupuncture points. The culmination of his work which includes a recent pioneering study involving metabolic testing is this handbook for healing the kinds of conditions...

Lingamis the Sanskrit word for the male generative organ, the penis. In India, the lingam is revered as an expression of Shiva’s clarity, symbolizing the fine sword that differentiates between truth and falsehood. The goal of a lingam massage is to provide a man conscious, loving contact with his own masculinity. Western cultural expectations around sexual “performance” have created sexual difficulties for many men, including erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Through loving touch,...

Discover the healing power of essential oils paired with ancient acupressure techniques in this engaging guide to whole-body care   Merina Ty-Kisera, an experienced healer and Five Element acupuncturist, introduces readers to her Aroma Acupressure method for selfcare—applying the healing properties of essential oils to pressure points that cue energetic changes to balance the body and mind. This guide empowers readers to reclaim their health with tips, routines, and strategies that support every...

A safe and effective technique for finding relief from pain and illness--be it a cold or flu, asthma or arthritis--is, quite literally, right at your fingertips. We have all experienced how the simple power of touch can bring such comfort and relief. Massaging specific healing points used in acupressure directs this powerful energy in a way that stimulates the body’s own natural healing ability. Illustrated in full color, The Encyclopedia of Healing Pointspresents a complete guide for treating m...

Optimal eye health is just around the corner with this guide to treating common eye disorders with acupuncture, herbs, and other tenets of Chinese medicine   For the past ten years, Andy Rosenfarb has successfully used acupuncture and Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of eye conditions. His treatments include moxibustion techniques, tuina (massage), microcurrent stimulation, Chinese herbs, and qigong exercises, along with “essential acupuncture” where essential oils are placed on acupunctur...

Learn the healing power of touch with a new, up-to-date reference from The Complete Guide to Modern Massage. Massage is a natural method to relieve pain and reduce stress-and anyone can learn how to do it. The Complete Guide to Modern Massage offers an updated reference to learn popular techniques and feel the physical and emotional benefits of massage. From classic styles such as Swedish or Shiatsu to new favorites like Ayurvedic and Thai, this massage guide offers illustrated, step-by-step i...

Shiatsu is an ancient and widely practised form of Oriental massage which seeks to harmonize the body's vital energy, Chi. By applying pressure to individual accupoints along the various meridian lines within the body using fingertips, thumbs, knuckles, elbows, knees and sometines feet, Shiatsu has a deeply relaxing effect on the body and produces an overall sense of well-being. This compact and guide aims to tell the reader everything that they may need to know about the healing power of Shiats...

Western medicine can be difficult and confusing for parents when managing their children's chronic health conditions such as asthma, eczema and allergies. Many children fall into the 'unwellness gap', where they aren't always sick but aren't entirely well either. Robin Ray Green draws on her personal experiences as a mother and pediatric acupuncturist to help you understand your child's 5-Element type within Traditional Chinese Medicine - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water - so you'll be able to:...

Expert acupuncturist and top skincare specialist Shellie Goldstein presents a 20-minute-a-day acupressure system that promises to rejuvenate facial muscle and reduce wrinkles. Cosmetic acupuncture is today's hottest antiaging treatment, and no one knows it better than Shellie Goldstein. Her signature AcuFacial(r) has made this licensed acupuncturist one of the top skincare specialists in Manhattan and the Hamptons, with a devoted clientele- including Rosanne Cash and Martha Stewart-many of...