Thai Massage and Osteopathy
The Mindful Touch Practice of Osteothai
$42.50
- Paperback
280 pages
- Release Date
14 January 2027
Summary
Integrating Thai massage and osteopathy for healing through therapeutic touch
- Combines the meditative, energetic foundations of Thai massage with the anatomical precision and palpation methods of osteopathy
- Provides clear treatment principles, including breathwork, treatment sequencing, and dynamic touch strategies
- Guides practitioners in refining touch, developing body awareness, and ethical presence in practice
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798888505199 |
|---|---|
| Author: | David Lutt, Jörg Schürpf, François Laurent, Michael J. Shea, Ph. D. |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Healing Arts Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 280 |
| Release Date: | 14 January 2027 |
| Weight: | 393g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 254mm |
Critics Review
“This is a book of embodied poetry. A masterpiece of aesthetics in the manual therapeutic arts, it contains the transformational skills and expert guidance for all manual therapists to become poets with their hands. This book is a deep river of essential artistry for hands-on healing, helping practitioners navigate the great ocean of suffering in the contemporary client.” * Michael Shea, PhD, author of The Biodynamics of the Immune System and The Biodynamic Heart *
“This book offers a clear and insightful understanding of Osteothai that is very inspiring for a Thai massage practitioner and teacher. It provides valuable guidance on how to apply the principles of this practice effectively. Additionally, it shares a wealth of thought-provoking philosophy, drawing from the founder of Osteopathy, Andrew Taylor Still, as well as Taoism and Buddhism as ways of living.” * Kelly Nichols-Scott, LMT, NCBTMB, MOT, Thai & Osteothai teacher *
“David and Jörg are awakeners of consciousness, offering a sensorial journey into the heart of the living—touching the presence to oneself, to others, to nature—on the path toward the One, the Universe!” * Bruno Ducoux, DO, founder of FROP: Formation and Research in Pediatric Osteopathy *
“From the jungle-rooted temples of Thai massage to the infinite space of conscious touch, this book on Osteothai is a real inspiration and offers a clear, superb, and exquisite invitation into the deep potential of healing.” * Kaline Alayna Kelly, Thai massage senior teacher of Asokananda’s Sunshine Network *
“This book connects us to the essential sources of being. The authors bring together Thai massage and osteopathy with a coherent and inspiring approach. Thai Massage and Osteopathy is an enjoyable read.” * Pierre Tricot, DO, developer of The Tissue Approach *
David Lutt
David Lutt is a Thai massage practitioner and osteopath. He is the co-creator of Osteothai and the initiator of Dynamic Thai Massage. He runs Lulyani, a massage school in France, and teaches courses worldwide.
Jörg Schürpf is a shiatsu practitioner and osteopath. He is the creator of the Shen Master Training, a synthesis of shiatsu and osteopathy. Based in Switzerland, Jörg founded and runs the Shen Touch Academy and teaches throughout Europe and Thailand.
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