| Description |
1 online resource (200 pages .) |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: How To Use This Book -- What Is Indian Head Massage? -- 1. Scientific Approach to the Body -- Introduction: Anatomy, Physiology and Some Neuropsychology -- Skin -- Muscular System -- Skull -- Frontal Lobe -- Parietal Lobes -- Temporal Lobes -- Crown Area (Where the Frontal and Parietal Lobes Join) -- Occipital Lobe -- Hormone Producers and the Endocrine System -- Hypothalamus -- Pituitary Gland -- Pineal Gland -- Thyroid Gland -- Nervous System -- Autonomic Nervous System -- Blood Circulation -- Arterial Supply to the Neck and Head -- Venous Drainage from the Head and Neck -- Lymphatic System -- 2. Complementary Approach to the Body -- Introduction -- Chakra System -- Crown Chakra -- Third Eye or Brow Chakra -- Throat Chakra -- Heart Chakra -- Meridians -- 12 Meridians -- Pressure Areas of the Face -- Pressure Areas of the Ears -- Still Points -- 3. Massage -- Getting Started -- How to Create the Best Environment -- How to Approach a Child or Young Person with Special Needs, Particularly Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Massage Areas/Zones -- Upper Back -- Shoulders -- Upper Arms -- Neck -- Head -- Face -- Full, Detailed Treatment -- Shorthand Version of the Treatment for Easy Reference -- Contraindications and Cautions -- 4. Case Studies -- Introduction -- Harry, Aged 18 -- Grace, Aged 9 -- Luna, Aged 11 -- James, Aged 17 -- Elizabeth, Aged 21 -- Louise, Aged 21 -- Adrian, Aged 22 -- Jake, Aged 21 -- Kitty, Aged 17 -- Christopher, Aged 20 -- Katherine, Aged 17 |
| Summary |
This guide introduces an adapted Indian head massage practice that helps to reduce anxiety and promote calm in people with special needs. It comes complete with step-by-step, illustrated instructions on a full massage routine, as well as information on the theory behind the massage |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Head -- Massage
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Massage therapy.
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Massage
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Coping With Disability.
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Complementary Therapies, Healing & Health.
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Massage.
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MEDICAL -- Pharmacology.
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Massage therapy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780857012227 |
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0857012223 |
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