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Are you a massage therapist - or simply someone who wants to learn effective foot massage techniques to use on family and friends?Then this book is for you! It offers practical, easy-to-follow instruction in Thai Foot Massage, covering a wide range of techniques for the foot, ankle, and lower leg. All methods come with clear guidance, including indications and contraindications.What’s inside:Detailed explanations of common foot and ankle conditions - such as plantar fasciitis, cuboid syndrome, and tarsal tunnel syndrome - with specific advice on how to approach them using Thai Foot Massage.Massage techniques for the sole, the dorsal surface of the foot, the ankle, and the lower leg.How to use wooden reflexology tools to work more deeply and effectively, with less strain.A unique Thai foot chart illustrating the Thai acupressure points on the foot (this is not a standard Western reflexology chart).Instruction in towel massage and the use of wooden tools - two signature elements of Thai Foot Massage that will set your work apart!A section on self-massage, perfect for those with ongoing foot or leg discomfort, and highly valuable for athletes. After working through this material, you’ll be able to offer a complete 60-minute Thai Foot Massage or blend selected techniques into your treatments.Elefteria is a massage instructor and author with more than 15 years of teaching experience. She studied Thai Massage and Thai Foot Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand.This is the updated and expanded version of her 2013 book Thai Foot and Hand Massage. Read more
