Healing Touch for Children

Subtitle:
Massage, Reflexology and Acupressure for Children from 4-12 Years Old
Author:
Mary Atkinson
Format:
Softcover

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Healing Touch for Children

Short description

Massage, acupressure and reflexology routines for children aged 4-12.
Research has shown that short, simple routines of massage practiced on children can help reduce stress and tiredness, increase alertness and concentration, and help combat a wide range of ailments, including breathing problems, coughs and colds, and myriad aches and pains.
Expert massage practitioner Mary Atkinson gives a thorough overview of this increasingly popular practice. Featuring user-friendly treatment sequences and practical advice on dealing with emotional issues such as stress and anxiety, this book will show you how you can make loving and caring touch part of your child's daily routine.

Long description

Research has shown that short, simple routines of massage practiced on children can help reduce stress and tiredness, increase alertness and concentration, and help combat a wide range of ailments, including breathing problems, coughs and colds, and myriad aches and pains. Expert massage practitioner Mary Atkinson gives a thorough overview of this increasingly popular practice. Featuring user-friendly treatment sequences and practical advice on dealing with emotional issues such as stress and anxiety, this book will show you how you can make a loving and caring touch part of your child's daily routine.

Product details

Publisher:
GAIA
ISBN:
9781856753050
Publication date:
March 2009
Length:
231mm
Width:
188mm
Thickness:
13mm
Weight:
454g
Pages:
144
Illustrations:
Illustrated
Illustrated:
Illustrated

Table of contents

  • Introduction: Pressures on children in today's society How touch therapies can help Getting Prepared: Creating the right environment Developing a routine Massage media Safe aromatherapy oils for children Dos and don'ts Head and Shoulder Massage: History and how it works Introducing your child to massage Simple massage techniques 10-minute basic massage routine Reflexology: History and how it works Simple reflexology techniques 10-minute basic reflexology routine Acupressure: History and how it works Acupressure points for children Treating common ailments: Using touch therapies to ease everyday health problems including: Asthma, Coughs and colds, Sinus problems, Head ache, Sleep problems, Bedwetting, Stomach ache, Earache, Travel sickness, Eczema, Stress, Anxiety, Hyperactivity, Fatigue, Exam nerves, Tantrums Self-help tool kit: Simple routines that you can teach your child to use while at school or on the move for: Stomach ache, Toothache, Head ache, RSI, Anxiety, Concentration, Stress

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