Indian head massage for special needs : easy-to-learn, adaptable techniques to reduce anxiety and promote wellbeing /

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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Fenwick, Giuliana (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Singing Dragon, 2016.
Temas:
Head > Massage.
Massage therapy.
Massage
Tête > Massage.
Massothérapie.
Coping With Disability.
Complementary Therapies, Healing & Health.
Massage.
MEDICAL > Pharmacology.
Massage therapy
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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