Shiatsu

Shiatsu is rooted in Traditional Oriental Medicine, which has been an effective system of health care for over 3000 years. It is both a form of physical therapy and a means to greater integration of body, mind and spirit. In the oriental all physical and emotional problems are viewed as disruptions in the body's flow of life energy called Chi or Ki. From observation Ki has been found to flow along channels or meridians that are linked to the functions of the major organs. By applying both pressure and stretching techniques the Shiatsu practitioner is able to initiate the movement of Ki to revitalise affected areas. The purpose of the Shiatsu treatment is to re-balance energy along these channels and to promote self-healing. Shiatsu is Japanese for 'finger pressure', but the practitioner may also use thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet during a treatment. It is performed through loose comfortable clothing.

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