Shiatsu

Shiatsu

Shiatsu, Japanese “finger pressure” therapy, stems from the same ancient oriental principles as acupuncture. It works by stimulating the body’s vital energy flow in order to promote good health. The Shiatsu practitioner uses thumbs, fingers, elbows and even knees and feet to apply pressure and stretching to the energy lines – the meridians. Shiatsu works on the principle that disease is caused by a disturbance in the flow of energy through the body.

It has the effect of stimulating the circulation, working on the nervous system, helping to release toxins and deep-seated tension from the muscles and stimulating the hormone system. Treatment usually leaves a feeling of calmness and well-being.

Shiatsu can be used to treat the following:
addiction, anxiety, back pain, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, infertility, PMS, sciatica, stress, whiplash.