Tui na: The Chinese Massage Manual provides a clear and complete introduction to the principles and practice of Tui na. The text is well-illustrated with clear photographs supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and enabling the student and practitioner to begin to practice and apply the Tui na techniques with confidence. It clearly covers all of the techniques, from the basic techniques, compound techniques and most commonly applied techniques through to passive movements. An invaluable practical website http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780443069031/ showing all of the techniques in the book is included.Key areas covered include:

Principles and theory of Tui na practice

Historical development of Tui na and its current development in the West

Levels to treatment, yin and yang style of practice, the use of intention, grounding, centering and protecting yourself as a Tui na practitioner are clearly covered

Covers the most common problems likely to be presented by patient

Explanation and interpretation of the methods of diagnosis

Treatment plans to encourage the student/practitioner to think and make choices

Case histories and examples of treatments illustrate there are several ways to approach any problem presented

Ancillary therapies – cupping, gua sha and the application of moxa frequently employed in Tui na treatments

Treating with a combination of Tui na and acupuncture for acupuncturists who are trained in both therapies

Accompanying videos showing how to apply all the major techniques

Over 120 photographs clearly illustrating the techniques

The application of the ancillary therapies of cupping, gua sha and moxibustion

The application of external herbal media

'Tips for Practice' easy reference to aid the learning of techniques

Case histories illustrating the treatment of common clinical ailments

Treatment foundation area routines

Yin and yang styles of practice

Combining Tui na and acupuncture in practice.