Shiatsu
What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu involves stretching, holding and leaning body weight into various part of the recipient's Body to improve energy flow, blood circulation, flexibility and posture. Pressure and contact is Applied through the hands, thumbs, fingers, forearms, knees and feet, with the recipient sitting or lying in various positions. Treatment is focused along specific Channels ('meridians') of subtle bodily energy called Ki. Ki is the life force which sustains every activity of the body, mind and Spirit.
Although Shiatsu literally means 'finger pressure', the spirit of Shiatsu is one of communication through touch. Shiatsu which is responsive to the recipient's needs cannot be achieved by technical skill and intellectual study alone. To be effective, it requires sensitivity in order to feel and positively influence the quality of vitality within the recipient. Vitality is the basis of health, and reflects the strength and harmony of Ki circulation. Shiatsu which is sensitive and supportive both tonifies and corrects the flow of Ki, thereby helping to restore vitality and prevent disease.
The Treatment.
A Typical Shiatsu treatment will last approximately 40 min. A further 20 minutes has been allowed for discussion before & after treatment.
The receiver is fully clothed through out the treatment. The best type of clothing to receive a shiatsu treatment in is lose fitting cotton top & bottoms.
If at any point during the treatment you feel discomfort with any of the techniques used please say as the treatment can be changed & still offer you maximum benefit from the treatment.
If you have any areas you do not wish to be treated for whatever reason please say. As I can adjust the treatment to suit and use points on other areas of the body to treat that area & still offer you maximum benefit from the treatment.
During your treatment you may experience a number of emotions and feel the urge to express this feelings. If you feel able to please allow these emotions to be expressed as they are indication of energy moving and part of the healing process taking place.
After the Treatment.
It is possible that you may experience a number of things straight after the treatment or over the next days following the treatment. These may be emotional or physical with possible cold type symptoms. This all part of the healing process as the energy moves and released toxins are expelled from the body.
After the treatment please drink plenty of water, as this will aid the release of toxins from the body and limit any possible cold type symptoms.
Please if at all possible try not to go back to work after the treatment or carry out any type of strenuous exercise. It is best relax and take it easy.
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