WHAT IS SHIATSU?
Shiatsu is an ancient form of oriental bodywork. A traditional Japanese healing art, translating as fingerpressure. Based on CHINESE MEDICINE PRINCIPLES. A full diagnosis of the clients symptoms can be explored via examination of the tongue, facial hue, emotional outlook, physical signs, posture & personality traits. Each session individually designed for that client. Used primarily as a preventative medicine helping to maintain an individuals health, vitality & stamina. It’s increasing popularity in the west is testament to it’s wide success, continuing to be an exciting fusion of old & new approaches to massage work. • BENEFITS Anyone can enjoy the theraputic effect of shiatsu, you do not need to be unwell to come for a session & many people who have come for specific ailments continue due to the ongoing benefits.
Shiatsu developed out of an ancient style of traditional East Asian massage — anma, which can be traced back before the Han Dynasty (circa 500 bc). Shi literally means finger and atsu means pressure. As with acupuncture Shiatsu practitioners work with the 361 points along the 12 meridians of the body. The meridians are channels of vital energy, or Ki. In the original tradition life itself is seen as energy, therefore all phenomena are but manifestations of this vital universal energy force called Ki. The meridians regulate the flow of Ki that connects all of the body’s organs, tissues, bones, cells, and brain activities into one integrated whole organism. Disease is caused by an imbalance in this vital life force. These 12 meridians, which have names such as liver, heart, stomach, lung, and kidney, and their spheres of influence also encompass qualities such as emotions, seasons, color, tastes, senses, different foods, times of day, bodily functions, and manifestations of yin and yang.
