What is Shiatsu / Acupressure?
The most widely known form of acupressure, Shiatsu is a Japanese form
of physical therapy and therapeutic massage that has been used in Japan
for more than 1,000 years to treat pain and illness and for general
health maintenance. Although 'shiatsu' means 'finger pressure', this
therapy involves the use of the thumbs, palms and heels of the hands,
forearms, elbows, knees and feet. It combines massage, gentle physical
manipulation, and pressure along channels or rivers of energy called
meridians. Each meridian mirrors a particular organ or organ function.
Largely preventive, when the meridians are balanced, the tissues,
nerves, muscles, and bones are responding in kind. This encourages the
flow of energy (called 'Chi') and thus harmonize any imbalances which
may be causing disease. The mind, emotions and spirit are also
affected positively by the treatment.
Acupressure is a body therapy which dates back to the third century
in China. The Chinese located 361 key energetic acu-points along the
meridians. Each point addresses particular functions. Acupressure and
Acupuncture both use these points to balance the body's energy -- with
Acupressure employing fine pressure or magnets. Shiatsu/Acupressure is a
blend of massage, gentle physical manipulation of the body, and pressure
on the acu-points. It originated from ancient oriental massage of the
hands and feet, as did ACUPRESSURE, though unlike ACUPUNCTURE was
practiced within the home. In the early 1900's it became a more general
therapy - often described as 'acupuncture without needles'.
Is it right for you?Shiatsu/Acupressure is gentle, deeply relaxing, soothing, nourishing, and healing -- to the nerves, muscles, tissues, blood, bones, hormonal balance, and to the entire being. It can benefit someone with back pain, numbness, sinus condition, headaches, menstrual disorder, cold, sciatica, chronic pain, allergy, immune problem, anxiety, depression. It is for pregnant mothers with nausea, elders who have experienced a fall, children with recurring headaches, and, in fact, anyone on a Soul journey who has come to understand that all memories are stored in the body and that Soul is expressed through the body. Shiatsu/Acupressure provides relaxation, nourishment, invigoration, and overall balancing and grounding of self. It can significantly complement other healing techniques. Shiatsu/Acupressure is for everyone. Honor YourselfMaking a commitment to honor your body, with care, is making a commitment to a very personal dialogue as you get to know your self better. As you expand your awareness, consciousness, and ability to express self, you will experience inner peace, relaxation, and real growth. Physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health are all needed to find balance and wholeness. Your body is brilliant, capable of restoring itself to ease and health when the flow of the meridians is cleared and balanced. I begin each session by listening to your "pulses", to find any imbalances of energy, and then design a treatment to correct these imbalances. You will leave feeling refreshed and more at ease, with your body, more balanced and grounded, and more in tune. Your Mind, Body & Spirit will Thank You!
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