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Author: Francesca Gould
Number of Pages: 327
ISBN-10: 0748796908
Cover: Paperback
There has been a growing recognition in the value of holistic and complementary therapies in recent years. The Holistic Therapist treats the 'whole person' and helps them achieve a balanced lifestyle in mind, body and spirit
Written specifically for the VTCT Diploma in Holistic Therapies, this comprehensive textbook is an essential guide for anyone following this qualification. Endorsed by VTCT, it covers the core topics of aromatherapy, body massage, Indian head massage and reflexology plus the increasingly popular therapies of stone massage therapy, crystal therapy, thermal auricular therapy and reiki. Students are encouraged to investigate how these other therapies can be effective and enhance the results achieved with aromatherapy, massage and reflexology.
Includes:
- Thorough information on health & safety, setting up a business, consultation and treatment planning.
- Hundreds of specially commissioned colour photos illustrating the step-by-step routines of each therapy.
- An accessible and contemporary full-colour design to emphasise the user-friendly nature of this book.
- Colour illustrations to enhance the clarity of the complex concepts.
- A concise revision chapter to highlight the fundamental knowledge of anatomy & physiology needed by holistic therapists.
- A stimulating task feature to consolidate students' understanding.
- A helpful note feature providing reminders and tips for good practice.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Introduction
1). Anatomy & Physiology
2). Body Massage
3). Aromatherapy
4). Reflexology
5). Consultation & Treatment Planning
6). Indian Head Massage
7). Stone Massage
8). Crystal Therapy
9). Thermal Auricular Therapy
10). Reiki
11). Health, safety and setting up in business
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