About the Author
Corinna Somma obtained her Certification in Massage Therapy from Twin Lakes College of the Healing Arts, an Associate's degree in English from De Anza College, a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Stanford University, a Master's degree in Literature from Old Dominion University, and a Doctorate in Law from Regent University. She has been practicing Shiatsu since 1989 and teaching Shiatsu and yoga since 2001.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Dedication
Title Page and Quotes
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part 1: Introduction to Shiatsu Theory
Chapter 1: History of Shiatsu
Chapter 2: Qi and Meridians
Chapter 3: Yin Yang
Chapter 4: The Five Elements
Chapter 5: The Zang Fu Organ System
Chapter 6: The Eight Principle Patterns and Kyo Jitsu
Chapter 7: Acupoints
Chapter 8: Complementary Modalities
Chapter 9: Practice Preliminaries
Part 2: Introduction to Shiatsu Practice
Chapter 10: Intro to Prone Upper Body Protocol
Chapter 11: Intro to Prone Lower Body Protocol
Chapter 12: Intro to Supine Lower Body Protocol
Chapter 13: Intro to Supine Upper Body Protocol
Chapter 14: Intro to Ampuku Protocol
Chapter 15: Intro to Sidelying Protocol
Chapter 16: Intro to Seated Protocol
Chapter 17: Intro to Moxabustion and Gua Sha
Chapter 18: Intro to Qi Gong Exercises
Appendix 1: Glossary of Acupoints
Appendix 2: Answers to Study Questions
Appendix 3: Answers to Tests
Appendix 4: Resources