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Shiatsu is a form of natural healing therapy that promotes health
through finger pressure along energy meridians or channels - like acupuncture
but with no needles and all your clothes on. Shiatsu is a combination of
ancient theories of oriental medicine and 'energy', with modern knowledge of
anatomy and physiology. Shiatsu originated in Japan where it is officially
recognised and parents teach their children to treat them. Shiatsu is one of
the fastest growing areas of complementary therapy in the UK. Shiatsu is safe
and non-invasive.
How does it work?
Shiatsu is a holistic therapy which means your whole body is
treated. Work on your energy channels promotes well-being at the physical and
emotional levels and stimulates your natural self-healing processes. The
application of pressure and gentle stretching helps relieve muscle tension,
joint stiffness and to realign body structures. Contact with the energy
pathways helps to correct imbalance in the functioning of internal organs and
to re-balance the effects of emotional disturbance.
What is it good for?
You don't have to be ill to enjoy Shiatsu, many people enjoy it
simply because it is deeply relaxing. Shiatsu is a complementary therapy - it
is not a replacement for western medicine. Shiatsu may help you with almost any
medical condition. Experience has shown Shiatsu is effective for headaches,
migraine, tension, neck, shoulder and back pain, sciatica, IBS, digestive
disorders, respiratory, circulatory and uro-genital disorders, insomnia, PMT
and menstrual problems. Shiatsu can be very effective for stress, anxiety,
depression, fatigue, and grief. Shiatsu helps maintain health and is also used
as a preventive measure.
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