{"title":"Jörg Schürpf","description":"\u003cp\u003eJörg Schürpf’s works delve into the art and science of holistic health, with a particular emphasis on therapeutic practices such as \u003cem\u003eThai Massage\u003c\/em\u003e and osteopathy. His books offer practical guidance alongside insightful explanations, making complex techniques accessible to both practitioners and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful exploration of bodywork therapies that promote well-being and healing. Schürpf’s approach blends traditional knowledge with contemporary understanding, enriching the Health \u0026amp; Wellness collection with texts that inspire both skill and mindfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thai-massage-and-osteopathy-by-david-lutt-9798888505199","title":"Thai Massage and Osteopathy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntegrating Thai massage and osteopathy for healing through therapeutic touch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book combines the meditative, energetic foundations of Thai massage with the anatomical precision and palpation methods of osteopathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides clear treatment principles, including breathwork, treatment sequencing, and dynamic touch strategies. The book guides practitioners in refining touch, developing body awareness, and maintaining ethical presence in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom two traditions, David Lutt and Jörg Schürpf have created a potent healing modality called Osteothai. They draw on the Buddhist foundations of the ancient practice of Thai massage, or Nuad Boran, which views massage as a meditation in movement. From osteopathy, they incorporate craniosacral and fascial system techniques, visceral work, and an emphasis on listening through the hands to the tissues’ subtle rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their decades of training and clinical experience, the authors present their original, integrated therapy system, designed to support vitality and mobility and help restore health. Their practice of touch engages the therapist’s full body in grounded, fluid, and multidimensional contact with the client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Lutt and Schürpf provide methods for developing presence, attention, and intention while guiding readers to refine palpation skills and address dysfunction by activating the body’s vital force. Exploring the anatomical, embryological, energetic, and emotional dimensions of touch, they offer practical approaches for supporting homeostasis and the body’s self-regulating capacities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUniting the art of osteopathic listening with the meditative awareness of Thai massage, \u003cem\u003eThai Massage and Osteopathy\u003c\/em\u003e presents a grounded and adaptable therapeutic practice based on mindful touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67633547313388,"sku":"9798888505199","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798888505199-thai-massage-and-osteopathy-1.jpg?v=1791165448"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jorg-schurpf.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}