Acupuncture|Cosmetic Acupuncture|Shiatsu|Massage
What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a Japanese healing therapy and translates as "finger pressure". It originates from oriental massage and uses the same theory, points and meridians as Acupuncture in order to improve health and well-being. Shiatsu is a relaxing treatment and beneficial for a range of emotional and physical ailments. It has been likened Chinese Physiotherapy or Acupuncture without needles.
Shiatsu shares features with European-style massage and other forms of bodywork and uses physical pressure and stretches to reduce muscular tension and loosen stiff joints. However, unlike massage, the receiver remains clothed during the treatment and the principal aim of Shiatsu is not to work just on muscles and joints, but on the overall energy system of the client.
Shiatsu can touch a person on many different levels, including physical and emotional. It offers time and space to replenish energy and over a period of time, it can help to support positive changes in your life. Shiatsu may be given with the receiver lying on a futon, or on a massage table, or seated according to preference and practicality.
Shiatsu is complementary to mainstream Western medicine, not an alternative to it. It is worth listing here the most common syndromes which may be amenable to treatment by Shiatsu.
These include: headaches, migraine, stiff necks and shoulders, backaches, coughs, colds, menstrual problems, respiratory illnesses including asthma and bronchitis, sinus trouble and catarrh, insomnia, tension, anxiety and depression, fatigue and weakness, digestive disorders and bowel trouble, circulatory problems, rheumatic and arthritic complaints, sciatica and conditions following sprains and injuries.
Shiatsu, A review of the evidence
The Effects and Experience of Shiatsu
Content supplied by the Shiatsu Society
