Shiatsu (指圧) is a form of body work. In English Shiatsu translates as 'finger pressure'; Shi 指 - finger, Atsu 圧 - pressure.
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We use the palm, finger, elbow and knee to stimulate your body. The style of Shiatsu I practice is called "Zen Shiatsu", formed by Shizuto Masunaga in 1960's Japan.
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I diagnose your hara (abdomen) to see which meridians
(経路 keiraku, there are 12 of them!) or channels are overworking and underworking. Meridians are like the streams going into the ocean.
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Ki (æ°—) or Qi is a source of energy. I interpret energy as a stream of water; if there is obstruction in the stream, water becomes contaminated and the stream will not run smoothly. This will cause a blockage or contamination. Our body works the same way; if your energy is blocked by stress etc, you may start to suffer from anxiety, insomina or pain.
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I, as a Shiatsu therapist, will identify the blockage in your meridians. I will then disperse the blockage and stimulate your body to help self regulate, recover and rejuvenate.
