What is Shiatsu?

Shiatsu is a combination of Japanese massage techniques — in which finger or palm pressure is applied to the acupressure points along the body's energy pathways — and Western methods of soft tissue manipulation.

This form of massage will help to relieve stress and relax the nervous system, which controls and coordinates all organs and structures of the human body. It will align the most critical part of the nervous system, the spinal column.

Shiatsu will increase circulation of the blood and balance the flow of vital energy to allow the body to readjust itself and healing to take place.

This ancient healing method is based on traditional Chinese Medical Theory, a concept that the internal systems of the body should be well governed and the relations of organs harmonize with each other and the external environment. The goal of external efforts should be focused on assisting the normal self-healing function of the body.

With regular treatments Shiatsu will strengthen the immune system to prevent sickness and disease and truly becomes a form of preventative health care.

What makes Shiatsu different from a traditional massage?

A traditional massage usually modeled after Swedish massage, involves lying on a table, without clothing, and being rubbed down with oil. Shiatsu is practiced on a comfortable futon mat on the floor and does not require oils. It is a hands-on therapy that uses finger and thumb pressure on the acupressure points on the body as well as assisted stretches and soft tissue manipulation. A Shiatsu massage allows the body and mind to enter into a state of deep relaxation to help relieve physical and mental discomforts and stress while reducing muscle tension. The result of a Shiatsu massage is a sense of physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Ayurvedic Acupressure

Ayurveda is a 5000-year old holistic healing system from India, which literally means "knowledge or science of life." The method of Ayurveda is to seek the source of a problem and treat the whole person — body, mind, senses, emotions and spirit.

Ayurvedic Acupressure is based on the principle of Ayurveda and acupressure, the most ancient technique used for pain relief. This non-invasive approach to healing involves the application of pressure to specific acupressure points on the hands and feet. Regular treatments will help to promote regeneration of tissues and organs, stimulate blood circulation, nerves and lymph circulatory system, improve skin tone, strengthen the lungs and regulate the digestive system.

Ayurvedic Acupressure reawakens and helps restore health and balance to the internal functioning of the body.