Encyclopedia of Thai Massage by C. Pierce Salguero

Encyclopedia of Thai Massage by C. Pierce Salguero is a complete guide to traditional thai massage therapy and acupressure.

This book includes Part 1 - an introduction to the classic Thai massage routine, and Part 2 - a complete guide to therapeutic Thai massage, including acupressure charts, meridian charts, therapy routines for particular diseases, connections between Thai massage and Ayurveda, and more!

Including discussions of Thai history, cultural studies, Buddhist religion, and yogic practices, and based in a modern understanding of anatomy and physiology, this book finally bridges the gap between the theory and practice of Thai massage. For the first time, the history, spiritual traditions, and ethical codes of Thai medicine are presented in full alongside the most detailed analysis of Thai massage therapy ever written. Example therapeutic routines to treat specific disorders are discussed for the first time. A complete section on the sen lines (Thai energy meridians) and an atlas of acupressure points are also to be found only within these pages.

10% of the author's proceeds from sales of this book are donated to charities and non-profit organizations working with healthcare in Thailand.