Author: Andrew Parfitt

Number of Pages: 143

Cover: Paperback

Since its development in the 1980's, seated acupressure bodywork has spread rapidly across the world, and more people are becoming familiar with massage in a chair. Therapists can often be seen in shopping centres, department stores, airports and health fairs, offering this 20-minute treatment to members of the public. Treatment can also be offered 'on-site' in the workplace, as well as in private clinics.

Seated acupressure bodywork is a sequence developed from traditional Oriental Anma and Shiatsu style massage techniques to improve health and energy flow and to reduce tension. Acupressure points are located throughout the body on meridian lines, and are stimulated using finger and elbow pressure with the addition of kneading, percussion, mobilization, and stretching. These techniques balance the flow of energy and stimulate the muscular, nervous, lymphatic, immune, and circulatory systems, leaving the client relaxed yet energized - the perfect remedy to a stressful life.

This practical handbook, fully illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings, takes the reader through the techniques involved.