Professional Acupressure Massage Therapy Training VHS - Learn Healing Techniques for Pain Relief & Relaxation at Home or Clinic

Amazon.com Massage therapist Michelle Kluck offers simple acupressure techniques to trigger the release of endorphins and solve health problems from allergies to anxiety to arthritis. She starts this 25-minute tape with a brief explanation of acupressure and its effect on the flow of a body's energy and then quickly launches into demonstrations. The first five minutes are dedicated to work with a partner. In voice-over, she instructs the viewer on technique ("Apply pressure on the exhale") and lists benefits of each pressure point while she demonstrates working on a partner's head, neck, and back. The balance of the video is dedicated to self-massage, starting with the temples and working down to the various reflexology points on the sole of the foot. With its clear instructions, easy-to-emulate visuals, and short length, this tape should provide immediate benefits for the motivated viewer. --Kimberly Heinrichs From the Back Cover The key to optimal health lies in the body's ability to keep its channels of energy - the flow of qi (pronounced chee) - clear and free-flowing. Tension creates tight muscles which, in turn, cause stagnation and blockages throughout the body. It is this stagnation that contributes to myriad health conditions, from headaches to chronic back pain. Living Arts Massage - Acupressure introduces you to a safe and effective way of releasing those tensions and ultimately preventing more serious conditions. This ancient Chinese art of using finger pressure to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities is easy to learn. Certified massage therapist Michelle Kluck offers step-by-step instructions and practical tips to show you just how powerful this self-healing tool can be. Using nothing more than your own hands, you can how treat your body to a long-lasting, deeply balancing techniques that will awaken your natural ability to heal and contribute to a greater sense of harmony and well-being.