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Author : Evans Howard Derek
Title : A myofascial approach to Thai massage East meets West
Year : 2009

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Preface. In September 2006 Leon Chaitow asked if I would like to write an article about Thai Massage and neuromuscular technique (NMT) for the Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, that he edits. Leon had come across a description of Thai Massage which seemed to resonate with some aspects of NMT. As the origins of both systems could be traced to India his curiosity was piqued. I thought I replied with the perfect excuses. Although my Thai Massage teachers had trained in Thailand I had never been there and did not consider myself to be the best person to comment on this traditional technique. What is more, while studying soft tissue techniques with Leon in 1995 I had recognised the possibility of developing a more neuromuscular approach to Thai Massage. I also integrated the concept of ‘myofascial pathways’ derived from the work of Ida Rolf. With this combination I developed a style of Thai Massage that could be described as ‘myofascial bodywork ’. Thai Massage is more commonly described as ‘energy work ’. Alas, my excuses sealed my fate. Leon wanted his article and asked if he might put Elsevier in touch with a view to me writing a book. My plan for a leisurely year was scuppered. Howard Evans Mallorca. ...