Shiatsu and Massage
 | Shiatsu: A 5,000-year-old oriental art based on the premise that the body and mind, which work as one, are created and maintained by energy. The energy circulates through the body along passageways, called meridians, carrying signals and messages. Along the meridians electro-magnetic energy gather at points called tsubos. Zen Shiatsu is applying pressure to the meridians and tsubos. There is a leaning into the meridians while the tsubos are held. The body is gently stretched and constricted areas are opened. This method is done on a futon mat, the client wears loose comfortable clothes. |
| My massage blends accupressure, Shiatsu with Visceral Manipulation, Cranio-Sacral, and Lymph Drainage. This work is meant to help facilitate the circulation of energy, blood, lymph, and respiration. This aids in the detoxification and elimination of harmful congestion of substances in the body. |
| Chinese cupping: Cupping refers to an ancient Chinese practice in which a cup is applied to the skin and the pressure in the cup is reduced (by suctioning out air), so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup. In some cases, the cup may be moved while the suction of skin is active, causing a regional pulling of the skin and muscle (the technique is called gliding cupping). Generally, the cup is left in place for about 10 minutes (typical range is 5–15 minutes). The skin becomes reddened due to the congestion of blood flow. The cup is removed by pressing the skin along side it to allow some outside air to leak into it, thus equalizing the pressure and releasing it. Some bruising along the site of the rim of the cup is expected. Cupping is an extremely effective treatment for colds, flu, for a wide variety of muscle strain injuries and for drawing out toxins. |
| Energywork: We are a latticework of energy. When your energies are vibrant, so are you. I address the energy system using Zen Shiatsu, Chakra Balancing with Tuning Forks and the essential oils, including Dr. Gary Young’s Raindrop Technique. I also offer sessions in Dr. Eric Pearl’s Reconnective Healing®. |
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