SHIATSU

Shiatsu Therapy has numerous benefits to the body and mind by restoring and maintain the body’s energy.  It can be especially helpful for the following symptoms

• Chronic fatigue, exhaustion and  overall weakness
• Improves circulation and body temperature regulation
• Reduces stress, tension and stiffness
• Relief from headaches including migraines
• Promotes healing from sprains and similar injuries
• Helps bring relief to arthritis sufferers
• Relief from stiff neck, shoulders, backaches and sciatica.
• Coughs, sinus and respiratory issues
• Can  help with insomnia, anxiety & depression
• Aids in treatment of  digestive disorders and bowel trouble
• Morning sickness, menstrual problems​ and pregnancy
  

Eastern medicine has a completely different perspective on health, the body and what is needed for healing. The West approaches illnesses and disease as problems that need to be fixed, with the remedy usually in the form of a pill. Eastern medicine believes the body and mind need to be in balance with its surroundings.

Shiatsu is a form of bodywork administered by thumbs, fingers, palms and elbows, feet and knees. The  practitioner, is attuded to  detecting the body responses to the treatment, which influences the subsequent treatment step by step. Pressure is applied to all parts of the body along specific pathways (meridians). These are essentially the same meridians that are used in traditional Chinese medicine for acupuncture. 

It is understood that this technique stimulates the natural healing powers of the body, wherefore symptoms of disease lessen and vitality is regained.