books by Leon Chaitow
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Leon Chaitow
Amino Acids in Therapy: A Guide to the Therapeutic Application of Protein Constituents
Leon Chaitow
Healing Arts Press
, 1985
Healing with amino acids
This excellent book is a valuable guide to the therapeutic use of amino acids. It explains how amino acids function as the building blocks of protein, and lists the metabolic paths of the amino acids, the qualities of the individual amino acids and the disease states ...
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Breathing Pattern Disorders
Leon Chaitow,
Dinah Bradley
, ...
Churchill Livingstone
, 2002
This authoritative, research-based book, written by a team of clinical experts, offers an introduction to the symptoms and causes of disordered breathing as well as the strategies and protocols that can be used to correct and restore normal breathing. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Breathing Pattern Disorders guides readers through a discussion ...
Maintaining Body Balance, Flexibility & Stability: A Practical Guide to the Prevention & Treatment of ...
Leon Chaitow
Churchill Livingstone
, 2003
Excellent Reference
Chaitow's testing and treatment methods are presented clearly and with instructions which make this manual suitable for in-home use. The text gives the rationale for the exercises and contains abundant explanatory photographs and illustrations. The information, while ...
Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists
Thomas W. Myers
, Leon Chaitow, ...
Churchill Livingstone
, 2001
Easy Reading
A huge topic with tons of minutia that is broken down in an easy reading format. I really liked the way the book is set up. Great way to look at the body as a whole and to start thinking about alternative and complimentary modes of treatment up the kinetic chain that ...
Modern Neuromuscular Techniques (Modern Neuromuscular Techniques (W/CD))
Leon Chaitow
Churchill Livingstone
, 2003
Written in easy-to-understand language that's ideal for all bodywork therapists and acupressure practitioners, this popular textbook illustrates how to make precise, systematic evaluations of soft tissue problems. It provides up-to-date information related to a specific range of therapeutic techniques. A new accompanying CD-ROM, complete with ...
Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique
Whitney Lowe
Mosby
, 2003
Excellent Overview of Orthopedic Massage Theory and Technique (required text for Lowe's innovative e-course training)
I am a licensed massage therapist with a fair amount of advanced training. Certain books, videos, and workshops--such as Art Riggs Deep Tissue Massage book and video series, James Waslaski's Orthopedic Massage workshop series, and the CORE Institute's Sports Massage ...
Candida Albicans: Could Yeast Be Your Problem?
Leon Chaitow
Healing Arts Press
, 1998
An excellent introduction to candida albicans.
I had already been diagnosed with candida albicans when I had the good fortune to find this little book. I read it in one sitting and was released from years of guilt and confusion over my uncontrollable emotions. I learned that emotional instability, among many ...
Clinical Applications of Neuromuscular Techniques: The Lower Body, Volume 2 (Clinical Applications of ...
Leon Chaitow,
Judith Walker Delany
, ...
Churchill Livingstone
, 2002
Good Stuff
Book is of very high quality with relevent interseting information. It's easy to read from a students perspectivem, a practitioner's perspective or even a outsider's perspective. Great Diagrams included, a very useful book. I do recommend it.
Muscle Energy Techniques with DVD-ROM
Leon Chaitow
Churchill Livingstone
, 2006
EXCELLENT!
This is the best book I've come across for introducing a novice to the concepts and practice of MET. Chaitow's other books tend to go into very minute detail about the nervous system component of these techniques. This book is very well ordered and the assessments ...
Positional Release Techniques with DVD-ROM
Leon Chaitow
Churchill Livingstone
, 2007
A comprehensive textbook covering all methods of spontaneous release by positioning. The background theory is explained and the techniques described in detail. The descriptions of the techniques are supplemented in the text by clear 2-colour line drawings and photographs and the DVD-ROM provides additional explanation through the use of video ...
Clinical Massage in the Healthcare Setting (Mosby's Massage Career Development)
Sandy Fritz
, Leon Chaitow, ...
Mosby
, 2007
Covering advanced massage therapy skills, this practical resource prepares you to work with medical professionals in a clinical setting, such as a hospital, hospice, long-term care, or other health-related practice. It discusses the many skills you need to succeed in this environment, helping you become a contributing member of an integrated team. ...
Palpation and Assessment Skills
Leon Chaitow,
Graeme Chambers
, ...
Churchill Livingstone
, 2003
EXCELLENT BOOK
IT IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED!!!GOOD EXPLANATIONS OF REACTIONS, EXERCISES WCHICH YOU CAN PRACTICE AND IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS OF PALPATION. MANY SUBJECTS AND MANY THINKS DERIVED FROM THE MOST COMMON PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST.IT'S WORTH IT.
Conquer Pain-The Natural Way: A Practical Guide
Dr. Leon Chaitow
Chronicle Books
, 2002
For the millions who suffer frequent or chronic pain, finding effective, long-term relief can be a challenge. Conquer Pain-The Natural Way offers straightforward information on the best pain relief methods traditional and complementary medicine have to offer, as well as over 25 exercises to help ease discomfort, all presented with soothing ...
Soft-Tissue Manipulation: A Practitioner's Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Soft-Tissue Dysfunction ...
Leon Chaitow
Healing Arts Press
, 1987
Dr. Chaitow provides practitioners and students with a working knowledge of the diagnostic and therapeutic use of neuro-muscular, muscle energy and strain-counterstrain techniques, and covers a number of additional individual techniques and systems involving reflex points and trigger points.
A Massage Therapist's Guide to Lower Back & Pelvic Pain (A Massage Therapist's Guide To)
Leon Chaitow,
Sandy Fritz
Churchill Livingstone
, 2007
A MASSAGE THERAPIST'S GUIDE TO LOWER BACK AND PELVIC PAIN describes in detail the background to the evolution of "non-specific" backache as well as the assessment and treatment methods ideal for use in combination with massage therapy, deriving from physical therapy, osteopathic, and chiropractic sources. The book describes these methods ...
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