Oriental Bodywork
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Oriental Bodywork: Shiatsu, Acupressure, or combination of both
These therapies reduce stress, tension, stimulate the immune system and activate the body’s natural ability to heal itself by bringing balance and harmony to the body, mind, and spirit.
Shiatsu: Shiatsu is a unique, non-invasive therapy designed to stimulate the body's inherent ability to heal itself. Literally translated, the Japanese word shiatsu means "finger pressure." The client is clothed and no oils are used. Shiatsu is either performed on the floor or a massage table. Shiatsu uses rhythmic pressure from 3 to 10 seconds on specific points along the body’s meridians by using the fingers, hands, elbows, knees, and sometimes bare feet to unblock and stimulate the flow of energy. A session may also include gentle stretching and range of motion manipulations. Shiatsu treatments have a regulatory influence on the autonomic nervous system, thereby improving organ function and reducing muscle tension. It also incorporates the modern Western sciences of anatomy, physiology and pathology.
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Acupressure: Acupressure refers to any technique using finger pressure on "acupoints" to reduce stress and balance the body’s energy.
| It brings about pleasurable, deep relaxation and increased awareness of both body and psyche.
Acupressure contrasts with acupuncture in the absence of needles, and because one individual is touched by another in a highly supportive way which evokes the feeling of being held, cradled and safe. |
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It differs from Shiatsu in that acupressure is a more slow paced and shy method of bodywork that focuses on releasing deep muscular armouring and promotes overall relaxation by unblocking and improving the body’s natural energy flow.
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