Shiatsu

Shiatsu hands-on healing is best understood through its silence, simplicity and supportive touch. Through its gentle power to ‘ fill the empty’ and to ‘move the excess’...   

Having your results linked to this page, denote the preponderance of your "Physical" phase in your biorhythmic cycle and its connection with your etheric body (Etheric body is the matrix upon which the physical is formed). That means, you would well enjoy and benefit from a HANDS-ON treatment, applied as lightly or as deeply as you wish. Shiatsu is enjoyable way for rebalancing the activity of all internal vital organs. Here the initial change is perceived on the 'Physical' level, closely connected to your etheric body (meridians), before reaching and affecting the emotional, mental and astral levels. 

Shiatsu is a type of healing touch treatment, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), using finger pressure, palming and stretching techniques to harmonize the Qi   treating the cause, not the symptom and restore balance within the body.

This modality supports the belief that the energy or Qi of the meridians must flow freely in the body in order for us to enjoy and maintain good health. Any internal or external factors  such as social isolation, anxiety, trauma, accidents, climatic changes, jet lags, diet, life transitions and stress can interrupt that flow,  lowering our emotional tolerance and weakening our immune system, hence the onset of physical, emotional and mental problems. 

The treatment plan starts by addressing  these imbalances by assessing  the activity level of meridians and the 5 Elements which reflects the state of our internal organs and the endocrine systems. 

For strengthening the subdued Element(s) we will look into food energetics, life style choices and the level of your activities. while focusing on healing a particular complaint, by working on the relevant meridians and pressure points.

Shiatsu stimulates and re-balance the flow of Qi and can improve one’s health on physical, mental and emotional levels. It  works as a corrective/ preventative measure for many common complaints. The following conditions responded very well to Shiatsu (see what my clients say ):

• Fibromialgia 
• Releasing strained neck and  back & joint stiffness :  Frozen Shoulder,Tennis Elbow, Runners knee, Shin splints, Sprained Ankle and Achilles tendon,  Plantar Fasciitis. 
• Relieving tension headaches and migraines
• Improving circulation, respiration and digestion
• Regulating the bowel movement (IBS)
• Eliminating toxins and fluids (water retention)
• Regulating mood. appetite and Increased stamina
• Overcoming depression related with life changes, stress and trauma

  On the initial session will be given an overview of the Five Elements theory and the Zen Shiatsu principles, so you can have a clear idea on the treatment process and your future treatment plans. The session starts with an in depth consultation and diagnostic routine, determining the energies affected by any internal or external factor, causing you problems. Shiatsu stimulates and re-balance the flow of Qi. The work proceeds over the meridians (energy channels) and acu-points (energy vortices) by applying light fingertip pressure, palming or gentle rotation and stretching techniques.

Shiatsu is performed through clothing, therefore for your comfort, wearing loose clothing is recommended. For certain conditions, if necessary I may use heat therapy with  Moxa, cupping or acupuncture with a partial skin exposure.

Usually an immediate effect is noticed straight after the first treatment , or you may not feel any change until the following morning. Some may experience "healing crisis" as their system goes through a self-adjustment period in which case more gradual and in depth approach over several sessions would be advisable.