What is Zen Shiatsu?
The word Shiatsu literally means finger (shi) pressure (atsu). Invented by Shizuto Masunaga, Zen Shiatsu is rooted in the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Five Element Theory and is a modernized form of the ancient art of acupressure or “acupuncture without needles”; it is used to stimulate the body’s innate healing mechanisms. Zen Shiatsu is based on the principle that energy flows like water through the body in a series of pathways, called meridians, which are similar to rivers and canals. Sometimes the energy (ki) flow is disrupted or diminished and we may experience discomfort including but not limited to muscular pain, headaches, digestive disturbances, swelling, skin irritations, excess mucous, foggy headedness, memory loss, stress, anxiety, irritability and other emotional imbalances.
Zen Shiatsu is a natural method of health care that treats the causes of physical problems rather than just the symptoms. It is commonly referred to as “Acupuncture without Needles” and helps the body’s innate healing mechanism. For more a more detailed description of Zen Shiatsu, click here. My main focus is treating women’s health issues including but not limited to: PMS, cramping and other menstrual problems, infertility, pre-conception health and nutrition, pregnancy, post-partum and breastfeeding issues, Mama Fatigue, chronic fatigue and menopause. Click below to see what other conditions benefit by treatment with Acupuncture and Zen Shiatsu as stated by The World Health Organization (WHO).
Zen is a form of Buddhism that had its origins in Japan. Shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning finger pressure. Together, Zen Shiatsu refers to a particular style of shiatsu that is popular in the West. It was founded by Shizuto Masunaga who integrated elements of shiatsu, Western psychology and Chinese medicine to create Zen Shiatsu therapy. It is said to enhance the inherent healing powers of the physical body, so that the patient is relieved of the symptoms of disease and will regain his energy levels. Zen Shiatsu holds that all health problems are related to imbalances in yin and yang, or disharmonies between the internal organs and blockages to the circulation of ki, or energy, through the meridians (imaginary vertical lines in the body). Zen Shiatsu involves a systemic form of diagnosis using shiatsu. This means, problematic spots in the body are determined in a systematic manner before treatment. By visualizing the meridian stream, mapping the abdominal region (hara), identifying m
