Chapter 16: Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles,
and Chakras
Salvo: Massage Therapy
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which approach uses pressure and manipulation to treat the body, mind, and spirit, including
the electromagnetic or energetic field in and surrounding the body?
a. Ayurveda
b. Hellerwork
c. Asian bodywork therapy
d. Trigger point therapy
ANS: C
The American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) defines Asian
bodywork therapy (ABT) as the use of pressure and manipulation to treat the body, mind, and
spirit, including the electromagnetic or energetic fields in and surrounding the body.
2. Which concept is part of all types of Asian bodywork therapy?
a. Herbs
b. Energy
c. Exercise
d. Acupuncture
ANS: B
The American OrganizationTfor Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) defines Asian
bodywork therapy (ABT) a sEthSeTuBseAoNfKpSreEssLurLeEaRnd.mCOanMipulation
to treat the body, mind, and
spirit, including the electromagnetic or energetic fields in and surrounding the body.
3. Which type of bodywork has Asian origins?
a. Shiatsu
b. Hellerwork
c. Lymphatic massage
d. Trigger point therapy
ANS: A
Many methods share the same Asian origins. For example, shiatsu originates from Japan,
amma from Korea, Tui na from China, and other styles such as acupressure, Chi Nei Tsang,
Jin Shin Do, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and so forth.
4. Which term is Chinese for the concept of energy or life force?
a. Ki
b. Chi
c. Prana
d. Space
ANS: B
Energy or life force is called qi, chi, or ch’i in Chinese, ki in Japanese, and ojas in Sanskrit.
5. Which term is Japanese for the concept of energy or life force?
, a. Ki
b. Chi
c. Prana
d. Space
ANS: A
Energy or life force is called qi, chi, or ch’i in Chinese, ki in Japanese, and ojas in Sanskrit.
6. Which term means the symbol used to represent yin and yang?
a. Fu
b. Zang
c. Tai Ji
d. Tsubo
ANS: C
The Tai Ji symbol represents yin and yang formed by a complete circle and means
completeness.
7. Which aspect is considered more yang?
a. Light
b. Cold
c. Earth
d. Moist
ANS: A
The Yang or sunny side of the hill, has more light, warmth, activity, and so movement exists.
Plants grow easily and have foliage and seeds that attract insects and birds.
8. Which aspect is considered more yin?
a. Dry
b. Light
c. Exterior
d. Cool
ANS: D
The Yin or shadowy side of the hill is darker, the temperature is cooler, plants grow more
slowly, more dampness can be found, and less overall activity exists compared with the sunny
side.
9. Which characteristic is pain manifesting as a yang imbalance?
a. Dull
b. Deep
c. Cold
d. Agitation
ANS: D
Pain as a manifestation of a yang imbalance is a feeling of heat, agitation, and restlessness; the
area appears red, is warm to touch, and feels hard and inflamed. The pain is often sharp, can
move around, and is frequently found in the upper part of the body.
10. Which characteristic is pain manifesting as a yin imbalance?
a. Heat
