Shiatsu (Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) – is a hands-on therapy technique originating in Japan. Shiatsu is an evolving form. Various styles incorporate (to differing degrees) aspects of Japanese massage traditions, Chinese Medicine practice, and “western” anatomy & physiology.
Shiatsu technique refers to the use of fingers and palm of one’s hand to apply pressure to particular sections on the surface of the body for the purpose of correcting the imbalances of the body, and for maintaining and promoting health. It is also a method contributing to the healing of specific illnesses. Shiatsu practitioners use their entire bodies in a graceful art form to catalyze change in their receiver. “Diagnosis and Therapy Combined” is a common mantra of this practice.
“Setsu Shin” in Japanese means “touching diagnosis” and also “cutting diagnosis”. Shiatsu practitioners cut through the outer layers to touch that which cannot otherwise be touched: Life itself. Simply by laying hands on a receiver, shiatsu practioners seek to effect profound transformation. Touching the innermost being of a receiver equates to treatment. As the inner experience of an individual is acknowledged by their kinsmen, the internal paradoxes are reconciled and healing is possible.
The following are some examples of conditions which will be improved and/or prevented by receiving Shiatsu Therapy:
* Nervous system disorder E.g.: neuralgia, paralysis, convulsions, stroke recovery, polio, insomnia
* Dyskinesia E.g.: rheumatoid arthritis, muscle aches, myositis, tendonitis
* Digestive system disorder E.g.: chronic gastritis, chronic enteritis, chronic constipation
* Circulatory system disorder E.g.: heart neurosis, hyperemia, congestion, anemia
* Urinary organ & reproductive organ disorder E.g.: paralysis, bladder convulsions, cystitis,
* Metabolism disorder E.g.: gout, beriberi
* Fatigue recovery & Rehabilitation E.g.: depending on the condition,
Contraindications
* Acute disorder E.g.: acute disease with fever, acute communicable disease
* Malignant tumour E.g.: cancer, sarcoma
* Acute poisoning E.g.: snake poison, insect poison
* Acute inflammation E.g.: peritonitis, appendicitis
* Bleeding disease E.g.: hemoptysis, bloody vomit, right after cerebral hemorrage
* Trauma E.g.: wounds, broken bones, right after dislocation
* Serious internal organ disease E.g.: chronic valvular disease, nephritis
* Vessel disease E.g.: aneurysm, serious arteriosclerosis
* Ulcer E.g.: gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer
* Tuberculosis E.g.: pulmonary tuberculosis, back bone carie
* Venereal disease, suppuration disease E.g.: syphilis, gonorrhea