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Why I do Qi Gong, Makko-Ho stretches and self-Shiatsu !

Makko-ho are a series of movements which are part of the Zen Shiatsu system of health. They are useful not just because they stretch each pair of meridians and fascial systems, but because they can help me monitor the state of my health by the ease and flexibility...

What makes Shiatsu Japanese ?

Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork that incorporates various elements from both traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine. While it does draw inspiration from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shiatsu has evolved into a distinct Japanese practice with its own...

Why massage the abdomen ?

Abdominal massage, which may sometimes be referred to as stomach massage, is a gentle, noninvasive treatment that may have relaxing and healing effects for some people.It’s used to aid a wide variety of health concerns, especially those related to the stomach, such as...

Shiatsu – what is it and what is it good for ?!

Massage ... it's so relaxing isn’t it ?! Have you ever had a massage and wondered about the techniques being used by your practitioner ? Massage has so many different variations, from Swedish to sports massage. Shiatsu massage is one of the many techniques that...

Zen Shiatsu and the Hara

Why does the Zen Shiatsu therapist often start your treatment by feeling your abdominal region or focusing in on that region? Hara means abdomen in Japanese. But in Zen Shiatsu, the concept of Hara is much larger than that. The abdomen is more than just the physical...

Musculoskeletal Pain

Musculoskeletal pain is a common problem that can be difficult to treat, often causing long-term problems and even disability. It can come in the form of back pain, muscle pain, joint pain and more. Musculoskeletal pain also affects those with fibromyalgia and "tunnel...

Shiatsu and Acupressure For Relaxation

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory Qi (pronounced ‘chee’), or vital energy, flows through the body through a network of channels, or meridians. However stress causes a blockage of Qi flow which could manifest, for example, in the form of shoulder and neck...

Moxa HEAT THERAPY

Have you tried …. Moxa HEAT THERAPY ? Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy that consists of burning the dried leaf of the mugwort herb on or above specific points on the body.  It helps to WARM areas of the body with the intention of improving local blood...

Shiatsu For Stress Reduction

Prolonged periods of stress can subconsciously affect many systems of the body. Stress has been shown to aggravate, or even cause, conditions such as heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, memory loss and decrease the immune system. Headaches can commonly result...

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