Thai Massage  by Nicky Smith & Thai & Shiatsu Bodywork  by Totah & Smith are great reference books for teachers and practitioners alike whilst providing an inspirational starting point for anyone wishing to learn more about the benefits of both giving and receiving this powerful and unique form of bodywork

   
This beautifully photographed practical and informative guide to Thai Massage is an ideal starting point for any student of massage or enthusiast of the Eastern arts.

Specially selected exercises are shown to help you understand and improve your technique.

 
Opening chapters provide a broad history of the practice and its spiritual roots, whilst the core of the book provides practical guidance and explains the theoretical foundations.

  
The clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions guide the student through a full-body, Northern-Style Thai massage.     The accessible reference section shows 'mini'-treatments for common conditions like coughs and lower back problems. 

All images ©Paul Bricknell