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The Essential Guide to Holistic and Complementary Therapy, 1st Edition

Helen Beckmann, Suzanne Le Quesne

  • Copyright 2005
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The Essential Guide to Holistic and Complementary Therapy 1st Edition by Helen Beckmann/Suzanne Le Quesne
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Overview

The Essential Guide to Holistic and Complementary Therapy is the most comprehensive text currently available, designed to meet the demands of teachers and the wider industry for a book that addresses both the core subjects of holistic and complementary therapy and individual topics such as reiki and colour therapy. This book provides the ideal introduction for anyone studying one or more modules in any of the holistic and complementary therapies. It is also suitable for anyone with a general interest in holistic and complementary therapies.

This inspirational text covers aromatherapy, Indian head massage, reflexology and body massage in accordance with the VTCT Holistic and Complementary Diplomas and the City & Guilds Progression Awards courses. It offers equal coverage of other popular therapies including reiki, crystal therapy, colour therapy, thermal auricular therapy, stress management, holistic facial and hot stone therapy. Foundation knowledge for all therapists in the areas of anatomy and physiology, chemistry, health and safety and client consultation is also included.

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Helen Beckmann

Suzanne Le Quesne

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  • Comprehensive book which covers every requirement of the VTCT and City & Guilds courses in holistic and complementary therapy
  • Covers the 'new' therapies: hot stone, colour, crystal and thermal aurricular
  • Pedagogical features include: chapter objectives, tip boxes, remember boxes, science scene, and case studies
  • Self test questions at the end of each chapter - to test the students learning

Table of Contents

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Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. Health and safety
2. Foundations of chemistry
3.Understanding energy
4. Anatomy and physiology
5. Client care
6. Nutrition
8. Posture and figure analysis
9. Classification of massage techniques
10. Body massage
11. Aromatherapy `
12. Chemistry and essential oils directory
13. Holistic facial
14. Indian head massage
15. Reflexology
16. Stress management
17. Crystal therapy
18. Colour therapy
19. Thermal auricular therapy
20. Reiki
21. Hot Stone therapy
21. Managing and marketing
Index

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  • ISBN-10: 1844800261
  • ISBN-13: 9781844800261
  • RETAIL $119.95
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