Shiatsu
Shiatsu is an ancient technique and is used to move trapped energy in the body. Vital energy ("ki" in Japanese) circulates through the body through channels called meridians. When mental or physical stress, lifestyle habits or injury inhibit the free flow of ki along these channels, symptoms such as pain, discomfort or fatigue may develop. If these imbalances in the body's energy system persist, their underlying cause could lead to illness.
Shiatsu therapy is distinctly Japanese contribution to holistic healthcare and has evolved out of 3,500 years of Asian medical wisdom. It is founded upon the same principles as acupuncture, although no needles are used. It also incorporates the modern Western sciences of anatomy, physiology and pathology. Shiatsu therapy has been fully incorporated into the modern public healthcare system of Japan and has been regulated as a distinct therapy by the Japanese Ministry of Health since 1964.
Shiatsu literally translated as "finger pressure", is a unique non-invasive manual therapy in which the therapist applies comfortable pressure to the body primarily with thumbs, fingers and palms. Shiatsu treatments aim to improve body functioning and to relieve pain and discomfort.
Gentle stretching is also incorporated into the one hour session to leave the client in a very relaxed, Zen-like state.
People of all ages, including infants and children, experience lasting, beneficial results from therapeutic shiatsu treatment. Shiatsu therapy is an important part of a preventative or rehabilitative health care program. Regular sessions help maintain health but even after just one application you will notice a big difference.
A Note on Clothing:
Clients should come for their shiatsu treatment with comfortable, loose clothing. No oils are used in a shiatsu treatment.