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What is Shiatsu? Common conditions helped
 
Shiatsu, literally translated, means “finger pressure”.  It is a traditional hands on Japanese healing therapy which has its roots in ancient Oriental medicine.  It is the sister therapy to acupuncture - but without the needles.

 

     The philosophy underlying Shiatsu is that vital energy (known as      Ki Japanese and Qi/Chi Chinese) flows throughout the body in a series of channels/pathways called meridians.  For  many different reasons, Chi can stop flowing freely and this then produces a symptom.

 

       A Shiatsu practitioner 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,      knees and feet on the meridians and, when  appropriate, more dynamic rotations and stretches.   As the quality of Chi changes,    the symptoms associated with a lack of flow will gradually    improve.

 

Shiatsu can be beneficial for a wide range of conditions – from specific injuries to more general symptoms of poor health.

 

•  Insomnia

 

•  Physical & Emotional Stress

 

•  Back Pain 

 

•  Anxiety

 

•  Headaches & migraines

 

•  Shock & Trauma

 

•  Whiplash injuries and neck stiffness

 

•  Joint pain and reduced mobility

 

•  Menstrual, premenstrual and menopausal disorders

 

•  Digestive problems

 

•  Respiratory conditions such as Asthma or bronchitis

 

•  Depression

 

   

Benefits of Shiatsu

•  Relaxes

•  Eases tension & stiffness

•  Improves breathing

•  Improves posture

•  Improves circulation

•  Enhances well being

•  Restores & balances energy

•  Helps strengthen the immune system

 

   
What to expect in a Session Guidelines for receiving Shiatsu
   

  Each session will last approximately an hour. The first session     maybe slightly longer as a detailed case history will need to be  taken to provide a complete picture of your health

•  Please wear (or bring with you) loose, warm,     

comfortable clothing.

The session usually takes place at floor  level on a futon, although, 

   it is possible to receive Shiatsu sitting on a chair if you are unable

     to lie down.

•  Do not eat heavily in the two hours prior to treatment.

 

•  Do not drink alcohol before or after treatment.

   
The client stays fully clothed

•  Drink plenty of water after the treatment to help smooth

Shiatsu can be a deeply relaxing experience and regular Shiatsu sessions help to strengthen the immune system and prevent the   build up of stress in our daily lives.

 

the flow of changes through the system.

     Telephone:                         Information provided by the Shiatsu Society                                                       01273 455775