Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, shiatsu is more than just a massage. Shiatsu is all about the smooth flow of Qi.
If a river has a lot of rubbish in it, the water doesn't flow nicely resulting in a build up of water before the constriction and a diminished flow after it. It is the same in the body. If there is congestion - it can be physical or emotional, the flow of blood and Qi is compromised resulting in a lack of circulating blood and nutrients.
The meridians carry Qi (energy) around the body alongside the blood vessels which provide oxygen, remove waste and carbon dioxide, and bring nutrients to all the cells in the body.
Along each meridian there are specific sites where the Qi can be reached, these are called acupuncture or acupressure points.
Along each meridian there are specific sites where the Qi can be reached, these are called acupuncture or acupressure points.
Meridians are named after the abdominal organs, The photo shows how the Gall Bladder meridian transverses the head.
All the points have a specific effect. For example, GB 20 at the base of the skull, can be used to clear a headache, dizziness, and blurred vision, and even poor memory. It is helpful for people with a fever, body aches, occipital stiffness and ache. It helps for tinnitus, deafness, and blocked ears.
GB 21 on the shoulder is good for stiffness of the neck and top of the shoulders, it relaxes the sinews. It benefits the breasts and promotes lactation. It is contra indicated in pregnancy because it stimulates the descending of Qi and promotes delivery.
It also helps to descend Lung-Qi and ease deep breathing.
The Gall Bladder meridian has 44 points on it and ends on the fourth toe.
All the points have a specific effect. For example, GB 20 at the base of the skull, can be used to clear a headache, dizziness, and blurred vision, and even poor memory. It is helpful for people with a fever, body aches, occipital stiffness and ache. It helps for tinnitus, deafness, and blocked ears.
GB 21 on the shoulder is good for stiffness of the neck and top of the shoulders, it relaxes the sinews. It benefits the breasts and promotes lactation. It is contra indicated in pregnancy because it stimulates the descending of Qi and promotes delivery.
It also helps to descend Lung-Qi and ease deep breathing.
The Gall Bladder meridian has 44 points on it and ends on the fourth toe.
Shiatsu is normally done on the floor, but most of my clients are of an age where the use of the massage table or a chair is preferable. The client remains fully clothed and is covered with a cloth.
Shiatsu treatments can be a general relaxing massage and they can also be used as a treatment. I helped two young ladies fall pregnant after both trying for over a year. They came once a week, and both were pregnant within 8 weeks. Most of my shiatsu treatments include reflexology.
I can feel where energy is trapped and frequently instruct my clients to "place their emotion" under my hands. I then energetically remove that stagnation and the difference in the feel of the muscle afterwards is noticeable.
Shiatsu can treat headaches, insomnia, colds and flu, joint problems, menstrual problems, sinus problems etc.
Shiatsu treatments can be a general relaxing massage and they can also be used as a treatment. I helped two young ladies fall pregnant after both trying for over a year. They came once a week, and both were pregnant within 8 weeks. Most of my shiatsu treatments include reflexology.
I can feel where energy is trapped and frequently instruct my clients to "place their emotion" under my hands. I then energetically remove that stagnation and the difference in the feel of the muscle afterwards is noticeable.
Shiatsu can treat headaches, insomnia, colds and flu, joint problems, menstrual problems, sinus problems etc.
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