Shiatsu is a therapeutic massage, originally from Japan, which has been taken up
and developed in the West.
The form of Shiatsu I practise combines pressure on acupoints with
stretches, muscle work, gentle manipulation and cranial techniques.
Shiatsu is done through the clothes, on a padded mat or a low couch.
Clients are advised to wear loose, comfortable clothes. Each session of
Shiatsu lasts approximately one hour, including consultation.
Why do people have Shiatsu? Shiatsu can help solve specific problems,
for example, relieve pain in the back, shoulders and neck; help
headaches; mobilise joints; loosen the spine. It can be a useful tool
in rehabilitation from injury, through using joint mobilisation
techniques, local acupressure points and working on the muscles.
Shiatsu has a very calming effect, and is very effective in
counteracting stress and all the conditions associated with it, such as
painful shoulders, headaches, IBS, acid reflux, etc.
Shiatsu can can be relaxing or invigorating. Working on the
parasympathetic nervous system, it helps to initiate healing processes
in the body.
Some people come to Shiatsu not for any specific reason, but to treat
themselves to this pleasant experience. You walk out feeling different
to when you walked in.
Becoming a Shiatsu practitioner requires 3 years of training, including
Oriental medical theory, meridians and pressure points, anatomy,
physiology and pathology, with around 600 practice hours in and outside
the school.
If you have more questions about Shiatsu, have a look at the FAQ
section of this website. If you would like more information, or to make
an appointment, please contact me at info@acupuncturevalencia.com or
609429678
