The Anatriptic Art: A History Of The Art Termed Anatripsis By Hippocrates, Tripsis By Galen, Frictio By Celsus

by Walter Johnson

Book Overview

The Anatriptic Art is a comprehensive historical account of the art of massage therapy, which has been referred to as anatripsis by Hippocrates, tripsis by Galen, and frictio by Celsus. Written by Walter Johnson, the book explores the origins of massage therapy in ancient Greece and Rome, tracing its evolution through the Middle Ages and into the modern era. The author examines the various techniques and methods used in massage therapy, as well as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432640135
• ISBN13: 9781432640132
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"