Balance with Shiatsu

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Shiatsu is a therapy that helps the body heal itself.

Gentle stretches & the pressure of thumbs, palms, elbows & feet are used to help maintain good health & balanced energy from within.

This energy is called Qi & circulates in the body along channels also known as meridians. When we are under stress, Qi blockages occur & can cause physiological or emotional discomfort or pain.

During a Shiatsu treatment accu-points along the meridians are stimulated through touch to benefit the organs & the circulation of Qi, resulting in an unobstructed flow of energy.

To help your healing process, your Shiatsu practitioner may apply one of the following techniques during a treatment.

- Cupping: glass cups are applied to the body to draw out pathogens & to help Qi & blood to move freely

- Guasha: a chinese soup spoon is used to scrape the skin to stimulate Qi & blood movement or clear pathogens

- Moxibustion: the herb mugwort is burned close to or on the skin to warm & nourish Qi, de-obstruct meridians & promote smooth flow of Qi & blood

Please inform your practitioner should you not be comfortable with any of these techniques or feel free to ask to be shown exactly how they are performed.

The treatments are done on a futon. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.

Treatments available only by appointment.