Shiatsu
Shiatsu - a deeply relaxing body balance.
What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese healing art. It can help in a wide range of conditions - from more general symptoms of poor health to more specific injuries. Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing body balance and regular Shiatsu sessions help to prevent the build up of stress in our daily lives.
Common Conditions Helped By Shiatsu
- back pain
- headaches, migraines
- whiplash injuries and neck stiffness
- joint pain and reduced mobility
- menstrual problems
- digestive problems
- asthmatic problems
- sports injuries
- depression
Benefits of Shiatsu
- It relaxes mind and body
- It restores and balances energy
- It eases tension and stiffness
- It improves breathing
- It improves posture
- It improves circulation
- It enhances wellbeing
- It heals
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A SESSION
After taking a case history, the recipient lies fully clothed on a futon at floor level for the healing session. Following the deeply relaxing treatment, there can be a feeling of increased vitality and you may feel invigorated yet relaxed.
Background to Shiatsu
Shiatsu is similar to acupuncture without needles. Shiatsu, when translated, means finger pressure and is used on the meridian points.
The philosophy underlying Shiatsu is that vital energy (known as Ki in Japanese) flows throughout the body in channels called meridians. For many different reasons Ki can stop flowing freely and this then produces a symptom.
As your practitioner, I will consider your state of health, the symptoms you are experiencing and depending on your constitution and general energy levels, will use a variety of techniques to improve your energy flow. These may include gentle holding, pressing with palms, thumbs, fingers, elbows or knees on the meridians and, when appropriate, rotations and stretches - thumb and finger pressure is used primarily.
As the quality of the Ki changes, the symptoms associated with a lack of flow will gradually improve. Shiatsu is a therapy that works on the individual as a complete being - not just the physical body but also on an emotional and / or mental level.