Undergoing a Shiatsu treatment is invigorating experience, which will begin with a diagnosis that aims to understand you as a whole person, including your mind and soul. The process may seem different than going to the office of a doctor who practices traditional Western medicine, which is a reason that holistic health therapies are appealing […]
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What is Shiatsu massage? It starts with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM was introduced in Japan in the 6th century, where the practice began to evolve to suit the local customs. The traditional Chinese massage called anma, or tui na, became more associated with pleasure and relaxation, as opposed to exclusively healing. In the 20th
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Before the session begins, a shiatsu practitioner evaluates the person and assesses a person’s state of qi to plan the session. The practitioner may perform varying protocols based on the person’s general energy level, presence of blockages, and conditions. For example, when a person has deficient energy levels, the practitioner uses techniques to reactivate or
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