Somatic Techniques for Massage Therapists - Paperback

by Gabriel Posner (Author)

"A thoughtful bridge between somatic education and hands-on technique."

The somatic perspective provides a new layer of depth for massage therapists and breathes life into the wisdom gained from hundreds of years of bio-medical research. Thinking somatically provokes reflection on the interactions within a person, their interactions within society, and the role of the therapist as a facilitator of transformative change through touch.

This practical book is filled with philosophy, approachable neuro-physiology, and detailed techniques to empower you, the massage therapist, to help your client establish a fully conscious connection with their own body and unlock incredible powers of self-regulation. It invites you to embark upon your own somatic journey to discover how to employ these holistic principles and techniques to an ancient form of healthcare.

Author Biography

Gabriel Posner is the current president of the board of directors of the Association for Hanna Somatic Education (AHSE) as well as the Director of Research for the AHSE. Also, he is a member and represents the AHSE on the leadership council of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association. A former instructor at the National Holistic Institute, a massage therapy school in California, Gabriel now trains somatic practitioners and movement teachers with Essential Somatics. He is based in Denver.