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The Essential Guide to Holistic and Complementary Therapy

Suzanne Le Quesne author Helen Beckmann author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cengage Learning EMEA

Published:28th Jan '05

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This comprehensive guide covers the essential requirements for various holistic and complementary therapy courses, including aromatherapy, reflexology, and reiki, while providing foundational knowledge in anatomy, health, and client consultation.

The Essential Guide to Holistic and Complementary Therapy serves as an extensive resource for those pursuing qualifications in holistic and complementary therapies. It comprehensively addresses the requirements of three courses: the VTCT Holistic Diploma, the VTCT Complementary Diploma, and the City and Guilds Progress Awards in Holistics. The text is also supportive of stand-alone qualifications, making it a versatile tool for both students and educators in the field.

This guide is particularly valuable for anyone studying various modules within holistic and complementary therapies. It covers core subjects while also delving into specific topics such as reiki and color therapy. The book is designed to meet the needs of teachers and the broader industry, ensuring that it is relevant and practical for users at all levels of expertise.

In addition to foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, health and safety, and client consultation, the book explores popular therapies like aromatherapy, Indian head massage, reflexology, and body massage. It also includes insights into other modalities, such as crystal therapy, thermal auricular therapy, and stress management techniques. Overall, The Essential Guide to Holistic and Complementary Therapy is an inspirational text that not only serves as an introduction for students but also appeals to anyone with a keen interest in the field of holistic health.

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

ISBN: 9781844800261

Dimensions: 24mm x 216mm x 274mm

Weight: 1315g

392 pages

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