Shiatsu

Shiatsu (Japanese for finger pressure) is a body therapy developed in Japan based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). According to Chinese health teachings, ailments and diseases are caused by a disturbance in the flow of energy (called Ki or Chi) in the body. The consequences are fatigue, exhaustion, tension and nervousness, from which pain and illness can arise. Causes of this disturbance can be stress, improper diet, or injury (physical or mental).

Shiatsu helps to get the Ki flowing again or to bring it back into balance. Through gentle, deep pressure with thumbs, fingers and palms, the Ki flow is activated and made to flow. The aim of the treatment is to release tension, stimulate the self-healing powers and prevent illness. Shiatsu is a very relaxing and energizing experience that touches deeply - with the goal of balancing and harmonizing body, mind and spirit.

Shiatsu can be helpful with

General states of exhaustion (burn out), depression, stress, sleep disorders
migraine, headache, back pain, neck tension, joint pain
Digestive disorders
menstrual and menopausal problems
physical and mental tensions
for relaxation and well-being

Benefits

Stimulates the circulation
Strengthens the body and the immune system, activates the self-healing powers
Promotes relaxation and sleep
Reduces pain and discomfort
Supports the body to return to its natural balance

During the treatment
During the treatment, the client lies on a futon on the floor with comfortable clothes (Shiatsu is practiced without oil) . With the help of thumbs, hands and elbows, the energy channels (meridians) on the whole body are treated with gentle, deep-acting pressure. The self-healing powers are thus activated and the disease-causing energy blockages are dissolved. Shiatsu can be used preventively or therapeutically.

After the treatment
Take some time after the treatment. Take a walk or make yourself comfortable at home. This way the body can integrate the treatment and the self-healing powers are better activated. The treatment continues to work for hours and even days. Sometimes the already existing symptoms intensify or new ones arise. This is a good sign, although sometimes unpleasant. In case of chronic complaints, a treatment series of about five treatments is necessary to achieve an improvement of the situation. There should be about 10 days between treatments.