Holistic Bodywork provides a dynamic, integrative approach to understanding today’s four most popular methods of bodywork: Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Therapy, and Acupressure. Each modality is explored in terms of both physiology and theory, with detailed descriptions of fundamental techniques. These descriptions, together with complete protocols for practical application, are accompanied by many images and diagrams. Written for students, practitioners and instructors at all levels, this text presents complex concepts in a simple format organized for maximum instructor flexibility. Step by step, students move from the absolute basics to advanced concepts, including tensegrity. Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, terms, and summaries; quick quizzes and discussion questions; quick-reference tools and tables, and much more.--Publisher description.

Preparation for bodywork -- A study of tissues -- Introduction to deep tissue theory -- The techniques of deep tissue massage -- Sample protocols for deep tissue massage -- A study of neurology -- An introduction to neuromuscular theory -- The techniques of neuromuscular therapy -- Sample protocols for neuromuscular therapy -- A study of fascia -- An introduction to myofascial theory -- The techniques of myofascial therapy -- Sample protocols for myofascial therapy -- A study of qi and the acupressure channels -- An introduction to acupressure theory -- The techniques of acupressure therapy -- Sample protocols for acupressure therapy -- Putting it all together.