A Pathway to Health: How Visceral Manipulation Can Help You
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (847 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556439016 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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The winner of the Holm Award for her holistic approach to patient care, she lives in Ayr, Scotland. . She runs a multidisciplinary natural health center in the U.K. Alison Harvey is a trained practitioner in modalities that include chiropractic, applied kinesiology, craniosacral therapy, and visceral manipulation. Foreword contributor Jean-Pierre Barral developed the visceral manipulation technique
"Great intro to Visceral Manipulation!" according to Sherry Litasi. Whether you are interested in receiving Visceral Manipulation or in taking VM training, this book will give you the information you need.I wanted to know more of what VM could do after my first VM class (Feb 2011). To prepare for my next class, I'd need to buy several more expensive books but took a chance on this book. It was well worth the price both for me and my clients.Ms. Harvey presents complex material in a very readable way that even the layperson will understand. IMHO, VM should be taught in all med schools, not . Not a How To Over-Analysis Visceral Manipulation (VM) has helped me on certain physical organ issues in a quick and permanent way. Being Over Analysis, I naturally want to know what just happened and how can I do such magic.This book covers VM from a generalized perspective. It gives tantalizing hints and a bits of information. I've briefly seen some of the VM training materials and had hoped this book might cover some of that in detail.The books of Dr. Barral are dense. The video of his techniques gives only a hint. The secret, insofar as I underst. Five Stars David Leung Excellent bodywork routine!
I wish I had had this book available for the general public when I started practicing Visceral Manipulation ten years ago.”—R. It is a great contribution to the education of the public, as well as to the individual on his or her own pathway to health.”—Christoph Sommer, certified Rolfer and teacher for the Munich Group, Munich, Germany“A Pathway to Health is an excellent resource for understanding how Visceral Manipulation improves one’s sense of well-being—physically and emotionally—by enhancing proper movement of the organs and other related structures in the body.”—Annabel Mackenzie, registered Shiatsu therapist and Visceral Manipulation teacher for the Barral Institute, Vancouver, Canada . “Here is a book that explains in simple terms what Visceral Manipulation is all about, and why it is such
The second half of the book focuses on each system of the body, presenting physiological information and treatments as well as case studies. The book also explains the evaluation process and what a patient can expect to experience during and following a treatment session. The ultimate goal is improved health by allowing the body to perform and move optimally.Illustrated with nearly 100 instructional photos and anatomy drawings, A Pathway to Health begins with general information about visceral manipulation, describing the method, goals, philosophy, and history of the practice. Based on the premise that movement is essential for life and any restriction will affect our health, visceral manipulation starts with the core, the viscera (organs), and extends throughout the entire body to address pain, structural imbalances, tensions, and restrictions. Harvey also explores emotional issues and their effects on the body and gives an aut