What Is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu generally means: finger pressure.
Pressure is applied with thumbs or palms (sometimes knees and elbows) to the surface of the body to stimulate the flow
of vital energy - Qi in the recipient's body. This improves circulation of the blood and lymph and contributes
to better functioning immune system and nervous system. Since both immune and nervous systems control many other body
systems and various physiological functions, the benefits of Shiatsu extand beond the comfort of touch and relaxation,
which can be addressed by other forms of massage.
How Does Shiatsu Work?
Shiatsu is a type of the body therapy that addresses equally phisical and energetic needs of the body.
Today, most of the people suffer from stress that causes tension in the body. Prolonged muscular tension triggers
compression of venous system leading to accumulation of waste materials in our musculature like carbon dioxide and lactic
acid.Tension also affects arterial system causing poor oxygenation and inadequate flow of nutrients to the tissue.
These factors are most common sources of variety of muscle pain and muscular atrophy.
Finally, when there is much tention in the body, the nerve branches of the central nervous system are compressed,
there is irritation, pain and misfiring of nervous impulses, affecting profoundly the organ functions.
Shiatsu treatment is very helpful in alliviating prolonged muscle tension. It triggers the relaxation response in
the body. While in the state of deep relaxation, the body activates the parasympathetic division of the nervous system
which is primarily responsible for all the processes related to regeneration and rejuvenation of the cells, organs and tissues.
Thus, the body's self-healing process is encouraged and facilitated.
Energetic aspect of Shiatsu is reveled in the fact that the treatment incorporates acupuncture points and meridians
to balance the flow of vital energy in the body. Shiatsu treatment consists of large variety of techniques that are
designed to treat different enegy channels and centers. So it is not only a phisical manipulation but also energetic
adjustement.
Your Shiatsu Session
Shiatsu is an unique blend of techniques that are freely chosen by the practitioner to focuss on the specific problems
that patient wants to address.
Every session is unique and individualized to tailor patient's specific needs. Treatment is often done in a warm,
quiet athmosfere, with the recipient fully clothed, wearing loose fitting, comfortable clothes.
Treatment does not require oils or towels.
