Remedial Shiatsu/Acupressure
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Our Shiatsu treatments are directed towards remedial purposes of injury or long held body tensions.
We combine both shiatsu and TCM ( Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities ) to assist with the ailment.
When making a booking please use the body map image pdf above to indicate the problematic area. ( Please email or sms ) with a brief description of area of concern. Email : [email protected] SMS : 0439 350 035
A short description
Shiatsu is a bodywork that originated in Japan and is based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine theory.
Shiatsu professionals use a modified form of acupressure, a massage therapy that involves pressing specific points in the body to reduce tension and fatigue by improving blood and lymphatic circulation, the theory is based on in the concept of qi In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the vital life force that drives all life activity, It believes that health occurs when qi flows unobstructed. When it becomes deficient or blocked, symptoms such as body pain and limited or restricted movement as well as digestive, tensions of the body and other disorders.
A shiatsu therapist will undertake a short consultation of observation of the client including pulse and tongue diagnosis as well as questions of life style and diet habits. This then assist the practitioner a fundamental plan of treatment. The practitioner may perform varying protocols based on the person’s general energy level, presence of blockages, and conditions.
Practitioners perform manual techniques such as holding, stretching, tapping, pressure, kneading, and soothing, using their thumbs, fingers, palms, and knees. They may also do more body stretches, rotations, and joint mobilizations.
From time to time, the therapist may ask the person to change their position to allow them to work on specific meridian pathways and points.
Shiatsu does not use instruments or oils. The client is fully clothed in loose comfortable or stretchy clothing and traditionally laying on a futon placed on the floor.
Some of the benefits of a treatment are :
We combine both shiatsu and TCM ( Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities ) to assist with the ailment.
When making a booking please use the body map image pdf above to indicate the problematic area. ( Please email or sms ) with a brief description of area of concern. Email : [email protected] SMS : 0439 350 035
A short description
Shiatsu is a bodywork that originated in Japan and is based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine theory.
Shiatsu professionals use a modified form of acupressure, a massage therapy that involves pressing specific points in the body to reduce tension and fatigue by improving blood and lymphatic circulation, the theory is based on in the concept of qi In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the vital life force that drives all life activity, It believes that health occurs when qi flows unobstructed. When it becomes deficient or blocked, symptoms such as body pain and limited or restricted movement as well as digestive, tensions of the body and other disorders.
A shiatsu therapist will undertake a short consultation of observation of the client including pulse and tongue diagnosis as well as questions of life style and diet habits. This then assist the practitioner a fundamental plan of treatment. The practitioner may perform varying protocols based on the person’s general energy level, presence of blockages, and conditions.
Practitioners perform manual techniques such as holding, stretching, tapping, pressure, kneading, and soothing, using their thumbs, fingers, palms, and knees. They may also do more body stretches, rotations, and joint mobilizations.
From time to time, the therapist may ask the person to change their position to allow them to work on specific meridian pathways and points.
Shiatsu does not use instruments or oils. The client is fully clothed in loose comfortable or stretchy clothing and traditionally laying on a futon placed on the floor.
Some of the benefits of a treatment are :
- poor posture
- joint problems
- painful muscles
- digestive issues
- sports injuries
- colds
- fatigue
- muscle tension
- anxiety