Shiatsu

Shiatsu is one of the most effective body therapies in the world today, and is based on traditional Asian medicine. Shiatsu uses the energy dynamics of the acupuncture system, yoga and traditional Chinese medicine combined with a full understanding of Western anatomy and physiology and psychology. It is a stand-alone system that can be used to treat many health problems. It can also be seamlessly integrated into any health care program, increasing its effectiveness and promoting faster healing. Clinical results have shown that once the communications systems of the body have been reestablished and the Bodymind complex synchronized, the body is capable of healing itself at a deep and lasting level.

Integrative

Integrative means to make whole, or complete by adding or bringing together parts or to unify.

These parts that I bring together are the time tested techniques and applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine with its emphasis on prevention through diet, exercise and energy manipulation. This energy, Chi as it is known, corresponds to emotions, passions and humors or moods. From Lao-Tsu and Galen to Rene Descartes and William Shakespeare, emotions have been the province of physicians, philosophers, poets, and priests through the ages. It was only in the latter half of the 19th century, however, that emotions became the focus of scientific enquiry and research. This enquiry has often taken a back seat to cognitive, motivational and behavioral research and therapies.

With the advent of neuroscience, emotions have come to the forefront. And not just ‘negative’ emotions, scientists are studying ‘positive’ affects as well.
Although I focus on structural integrity, physiological imbalances, the use of plant extracts and the importance of exercises, my main area of interest is in stored emotional associations. Where it is processed in the brain, how it directly affects the body , showing up as pain and other curious symptoms, as well as the health consequences of emotion-related behaviors is the ultimate challenge for me in bringing peace and well-being for my clients.

Integrative Shiatsu is Simple, Safe, Effective and Fast

For a session, the client is required to wear soft, comfortable, cotton clothing and the treatment takes place on a comfortable, professional massage table in the comfort of your own home or office. Using applied kinesiology testing, information is obtained directly from the body - allowing for a treatment protocol directed by each client's innate need. Differing types of finger and hand pressure are applied to specific acu-points on the body, and meridian stretches are used along with breathing techniques. High grade topical herbal tinctures and flower and plant essences may be applied, to either tonify or sedate the energy in a specific meridian. Homework is often prescribed to further the efficacy of the treatment.