Product Description

Possibly the most famous and widely used resource in therapeutic bodywork (required for national massage therapy certification), this beautifully written, detailed, and reader-friendly picture of how and why the body responds to touch is both scientifically reliable and inspiring. Furthering the presentation of recent research in biochemistry, cell biology, and energy medicine in the Second Edition, this new update includes advances in neurophysiology and physics, reconfiguring knowledge of mind and body, from "microgenesis" to "quantum consciousness." A rare book that fits general reader as much as professional and student.

"An important and pioneering book. . . ."_Michael Murphy, author

Deane Juhan, formerly an Esalen trainer, lectures nationally and abroad and practices bodywork in Mill Valley.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #35701 in Books
• Published on: 2002-12-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 488 pages

From Library Journal
Juhan examines the physiology and psychology of our response to touch, combining excellent illustrations with a detailed but readable technical discussion. Individual sections conclude with his position that through body work, "heightened self-awareness and improved control over conditioned responses" will improve our health and reduce our Job-like suffering. Although Juhan is a professional body worker at Esalen Institute, he does not describe the techniques used and readers will have to test his claims themselves. Recommended for comprehensive collections on human physiology. Michael D. Cramer, Virginia Polytechnic Inst. & State Univ. Lib., Blacksburg
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Michael Murphy, pre-publication
An important and pioneering book.

About the Author

Deane Juhan, an instructor at Esalen Institute in Big Sur for two decades from the early _70s, trained in Esalen Massage and then Trager Psychophysical Integration, now lectures and teaches nationally and internationally and maintains a private practice in Mill Valley. His new book is Touched by the Goddess: The Physical, Psychological and Spiritual Powers of Bodywork (Barrytown, Ltd./Station Hill, 2002).

Customer Reviews

A Wonderful Informative Book
This is a terrific book for anyone interested in exploring the human body. It's good on the details and good on the big picture. It's a fascinating and revealing reference work on the workings of the human body.

Review of Job's Body: A Handbook for Bodywork by Deane Juhan
For anyone interested in anatomy and physiology or alternatives to medicines alone this is a wonderful book to read and reference. It gives some excellent insights into healing by touch and bodywork a must for al types of therapists.

essential
this work is an essential addition to any practitioner's library who wishes to markedly enhance their understanding and communication of care to their patients. Juhan uses brilliant, in-depth scientific notation in an easy-to-read format. brilliant.