Shiatsu
Shiatsu focuses on pressure points and the movement of energy through the body.
Shiatsu practice is based on the oriental medical principle that mind and body is regulated by energy flowing along a network of meridians. According to this principle, the energy responsible for the functioning of mind and body flows through these meridians and a person becomes unwell once this natural flow of energy is disturbed. If this natural flow is restored by shiatsu therapy, then the natural healing power of the body returns the person to good health. Climate, toxins in the environment or the body, emotional factors, lifestyle, stress or physical trauma may be the cause of these disruptions.
These disturbances follow well-known patterns and can be corrected during shiatsu by applying pressure along the meridians with an emphasis at relevant pressure points.
Shiatsu balances energy and the autonomic nervous system
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points are areas of hyperirritability within soft tissue that develop when a muscle is injured or overworked. A tight or painful muscle can be the result of an active trigger point. Trigger points caused by trauma create changes in the tissue's chemical balance, irritating the sensory systems. Local tenderness and referred pain, tingling, numbness, burning or itching are characteristic symptoms of a trigger point.
A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. Trigger point therapy has been developed to specifically alleviate the cause of the pain. The exact location and intensity of the discomfort is accurately identified through palpation and feedback from the client. As toxins are eliminated and energizing endorphins released by trigger point therapy, after only one treatment, pain may be substantially diminished.
The overall effect of this massage is to restore the balance of the autonomic nervous system.
Sports and remedial massage
The goal of sports and remedial massage is the correction of dysfunctional movement and posture as well as the rehabilitation from injury whether from playing sports or from daily activities. Sports massage prepares the athlete for the event as well as maximizing performance during the event. It also reduces recovery time after the event and during training, allowing for greater intensity and frequency of training and competition without injury. Sports massage reduces fatigue and injury, improves flexibility and endurance and allows athletes to compete with full intensity without fear of injury.
Cross-friction, pressure point work, compression and circulation enhancing strokes are usually vigorously applied during the massage. Sports and remedial massage is also used to assess an injury, treat injuries or pain and increase range of motion.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is the classic European massage, which aims to facilitate circulation, reduce excess muscle tension, increase flexibility, and promote relaxation.
Swedish massage focuses on improving circulation of blood and lymph and relaxing superficial muscles. It helps relieve stress, ease tension, reduce pain, boost mood, promote relaxation and improve flexibility. If you are suffering from neck and back pain, inflammatory or muscle related conditions, then Swedish massage therapy helps alleviate pain by relieving tension, increasing flexibility and mobility and reducing stiffness in muscles and joints.
Swedish massage stimulates the skin as well as the nervous system which improves skin texture and soothes the nerves. It is helpful in reducing both emotional and physical stress. Swedish massage is a staple in most stress management programs.
Shiatsu Treatment during Pregnancy and Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage comforts and relieves a pregnant woman's body. It releases musculoskeletal strain during pregnancy as well as addresses the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy.
Pregnancy massage and shiatsu pregnancy massage both stimulate the lymphatic system, increasing immunity and assisting the removal of excess toxins, while also balancing the endocrine system which stabilizes hormonal levels. They relieve the depression and anxiety during pregnancy caused by hormonal changes and alleviate upper and lower back paint, stiff and painful neck and shoulders, joint pain, headaches, cramping and oedema that may be experienced during pregnancy. Pregnancy massage and shiatsu pregnancy massage also treat insomnia by reducing nervous tension.
Shiatsu for Cancer Patients and Massage for Cancer Patients
Massage and shiatsu for cancer patients speed post-operative recovery, relieve stress and the side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer (such as nausea, fatigue and low blood count). Shiatsu massage for cancer strengthens immune function, improves sleep, alleviates pain, helps in coping with depression, boosts self-confidence, reintegrates the body and promotes a better self-image.
Meditation for Pain Relief
Meditation can alleviate the physical and emotional suffering of chronic pain. The latest advances in mind-body research confirm the wisdom of the meditation tradition. This tradition has developed new ways of thinking about the causes of suffering and practical strategies for ending it. The methods of meditation calm the mind down and give you powerful insights into the nature of pain which will change your relationship with pain. Meditation also help you recover from anger, anxiety, loneliness and depression.
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