Shiatsu Massage Therapy

Healing Arts Methodologies

SHIATSU MASSAGE

Shiatsu is an old, traditional, Japanese healing method. Shiatsu means “finger pressure.” But unlike the massages of the West, where kneading and friction is used. Pressure is applied to various points along the meridian lines, encouraging the release of energy. This is where the energy can be effectively manipulated and the energy is released, promoting the healing process.

Shiatsu Massage is based on ancient oriental principles of Acupuncture. It is basically Acupuncture without needles. Very similar to Acupressure. It is a healing therapy.

Shiatsu can be done very lightly to very deep and everything in between. It will have the same effect, whether it is light or deep because you are hitting the Acupuncture Points on the Meridian Lines.

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Shiatsu uses rhythmic pressure from four to twelve seconds on specific points along the body's meridians by using the palms, fingers, thumbs, knuckles, hands, elbows, knees, and sometimes feet on the body's acupuncture points, along what they consider the body’s meridians or energy channels, to unblock and stimulate the flow of energy. A session may also include gentle stretching, tapping and range-of-motions manipulations. Shiatsu is a safe and effective preventive medicine. It helps to balance a persons energy flow, and strengthen the vital organs.

In shiatsu, it is believed that disease is the result of blocked or unbalanced energy, so that it’s either depleted or over-active. Shiatsu shares the same view as Chinese Acupuncture. There are two energy forces, the Yin, or negative, and the Yang, or positive. Basically, the human body is looked upon as a microcosm of the universe, the meridians vital organs are seen as governed by Five Elements and by Yin and Yang. They believe that in a healthy person no element is dominant or deficient in relation to the other. So blocked or unbalanced energy is depleted energy and this allows for disease to take over.

With Shiatsu Massage pressure is applied to appropriate points to correct the injuries or imbalances. Shiatsu works on the whole being, from the physical to the spiritual, so during and after the treatment a patient may experience a variety of reactions-crying, laughing, joy, stillness. These reactions are a sign that the body is breaking through old energy patterns.

Shiatsu Massage can be done fully clothed in loose comfortable clothing or being undressed and leaving your underwear on.

Shiatsu treatments are given for a variety of ailments, from respiratory problems, to digestive problems, to headaches and leg cramps, and can bring relief to a number of everyday disorders.Shiatsu Massage is used to treat pain and illness, to relax the body, and to maintain general good health. It stimulates and relieves muscle tension while increasing blood circulation, through meridians running all over the body, which govern the internal organs and our entire metabolism.

Marina Rose will customize a Shiatsu Massage specific to your needs and ailments.

BENEFITS OF SHIATSU MASSAGE

•Promotes Relaxation.

• Relaxes the Central Nervous System.

• Improves Blood Circulation.

• Removes Stagnation in all organs.

• Moves Chi

• Moves Energy through the Body.

• Promotes Higher Level of Body Mechanism

• Releases Stress & Tension.

• Relieves Anxiety.

• Clears Imbalances within the Body & Mind.

• Enhances a smooth Calmer Nerve Response.

• Release Spinal & Neck & Shoulder Pain.

• Relieves Lower Back Pain.

• Relieves Upper Back Pain.

• Release Muscular Pain & Tightness.

• Decreases Headaches & Sinus Pains.

• Decreases TMJ and Ear Aches.

• Reduction of Sprains & Strains.

• Relieves Nausea, caused by Pregnancy.

• Relieves Vomiting caused by Pregnancy.

• Relieves Nausea, caused by Anesthesia.

• Relieves Vomiting caused by Anesthesia.

• Promotes Better Bowel Function

• Relieves Morning Sickness.

• Diminishment of P.M.T & Fatigue

(This is a partial list of benefits, if you have specific concerns please call Marina Rose)