Fully updated throughout, this popular book explains the history, rationale, and detailed descriptions of the class of soft tissue manipulation methods known collectively as NMT techniques. Complete with accompanying website – www.chaitowonline.com – which contains film sequences of the author demonstrating the techniques, this book will be ideal for bodyworkers and acupuncturists in Europe, the USA and beyond.

• Facilitates the rapid and accurate identification of local soft-tissue dysfunction
• Explains the origin of soft tissue distress
• Provides diverse maps and explanations for the patterns of tender and trigger points seen daily in clinical practice
• Includes guidance on the use of NMT for the treatment of the symptoms of fibromyalgia and abdominal dysfunction
• Gives important guidance on the treatment of trigger points in treating lymphatic dysfunction
• Discusses the use of NMT in the management of pain and hyperventilation
• Explains the diagnostic and therapeutic value of tender reflex points related to viscero-somatic and somatic-visceral reflexes
• Describes both European and North American versions of NMT
• Provides a clear set of treatment options for all bodywork therapists and acupuncture practitioners
• Authored by a highly respected, internationally known teacher, practitioner and author, with contributions from three leading practitioners from the U.S. and Europe