Shiatsu
Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu is a Japanese therapeutic massage which uses thumbs elbows and palms to apply pressure along the meridians or energy lines of the body.
Oriental medicine views the body in terms of energy or “Ki” Our bodies have a series of meridians or energy lines that transverse them; they are rivers of living energy flowing within us. If our energy is flowing smoothly, we have good health and our body and mind function well. If the energy flow is blocked our mind, body and spirit are out of balance. Our health suffers, and symptoms begin to appear.
The shiatsu therapist is trained to feel where these blocks are and to apply the appropriate pressure to stimulate the flow back to normal. You experience a deep sense of relaxation which stimulates the body’s own inherent ability to heal.
Benefits of Shiatsu massage
- Relieves stress
- Increases energy
- Promotes balance throughout the entire body systems
Shiatsu is done wearing loose fitting clothing.
The Healing Process
When implementing change to your way of being, the body takes some time to adjust. Extra rest is one of the best ways to support this.
Contraindications for shiatsu
- Contagious illnesses
- Colds and Fevers
- Broken Bones
- Skin lesions
- Mumps