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Massage
Shiatsu

Massage:

The benefits of massage are :

Enhancing general relaxation	Reducing muscular tension and associated discomfort
Reducing anxiety	Improving sleep	Increasing feelings of well-being
Enhancing tissue elasticity and flexibility	Increasing range of motion in joints	Relaxing tight muscles
Relieving muscle aches and stiffness	Speeding recovery from exercise	Promoting well nourished - healthy skin
Improving circulation of blood + lymph	Improving immune system functioning	Improving energy flow

Shiatsu:

Shiatsu is a form of physical therapy developed first in Japan based on traditional Chinese medical theory and various Japanese massage techniques. In a shiatsu treatment the practitioner uses direct pressure with hands and fingers on the client's body.
The practitioner works along energy channels (meridians) and on points along those channels (acu-points or tsubo) to stimulate the flow of energy (ki).

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The primary focus in treatment is to establish an harmonious flow of energy through the meridians. The particular insight of eastern medical practice is in its understanding of energy and how energy is a dynamic force in the body. Shiatsu addresses all levels of the person (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual). The treatment is most often experienced as deeply relaxing and practitioners can work with conditions of both acute and chronic natures.

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Please remember, I'm not a doctor and all treatments should be discussed with your doctor or therapist before using them.

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