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 * Contains a new chapter on the value of Thai Yoga massage, associated with NMT methodology * Contains source material and commentary on the contribution of Raymond Nimmo DC in the evolution of NMT * Website - www.chaitowonline.com - containing updated video clips demonstrating the application of NMT