Shiatsu / Acupressure
Shiatsu is a gentle, relaxing form of Japanese massage and stretches that is based on the philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture. A Shiatsu massage aims to balance the flow of Qi (life’s fundamental energy, animating force, and substance), as it flows through well-defined energy channels in the body. Where Acupuncture accesses specific pressure points (tsubo) at a deep level using needles, Acupressure stimulates the same tsubo using thumb pressure at a less invasive level.
A Shiatsu massage works on the body’s energetic systems to promote physical, mental, spiritual health and well-being and stimulates the body’s inherent capabilities to heal itself. Many people report feeling “something surging” through their body as energy channels are opened or report “electrical” sensations in areas of the body during treatment. Other people simply enjoy the deep stretches and calming atmosphere and depart feeling more relaxed and centered.
Shiatsu therapy can be performed solely for relaxation and balancing or in depth diagnostic tools, such as detailed Health Questionnaire, Tongue Diagnosis, Pulse Analysis, and Palpation can be incorporated to generate a detailed individual treatment plan.
Shiatsu is performed fully clothed, typically on a mat on the floor. Shiatsu promotes an immediate feeling of personal balance and energy.
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