The Chinese Massage Manual: The Healing Art of Tui Na by Sarah Pritchard is a great introduction to the art of Tui Na (a form of Chinese manipulative therapy). This 144 page paperback gives a clear overview of various parts of Traditional Chinese Medicine including the Eight Principles, Five Elements and the Yin/Yang Theory.
Detailed throughout the book are 20 Tui Na hand techniques with helpful diagrams, some of which you can easily pick up and other you will have to practise. There is also section on making your own rice bag to practise on instead of your unwitting friends and family.
At the end of the book the author gives some helpful Tui Na techniques for various common ailments such as muscle pain and headaches and a list of recommended reading for those who want a more in-depth look into Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The Chinese Massage Manual is a great beginner’s guide to Tui Na techniques and gives you an insight into this traditional form of healing.
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