by Kat Kim
We’ve already begun booking for Spa Week and have two fantastic options on the menu. One of this year’s features is Shiatsu Massage, which means “finger pressure” in Japanese.
Like acupuncture, shiatsu enhances well being and “qi” flow throughout the body by using various techniques on the meridians and points of the classical chinese system. There are 5 elements in Chinese Medicine that relate to organs in the body, emotions, aspects of the body, seasons, colors, and sounds. They are treated through their corresponding meridians and points to balance the entire being. If you’ve ever had a shiatsu or acupuncture practitioner hit a tender point, you realize how deep and powerful this treatment is.
Shiatsu can help support:
- Digestive disorders: constipation; acid reflux; bloating and feeling tired after eating.
- Musculoskeletal problems: muscle tension in the neck and shoulders; low back pain; limited range of motion especially after injury; RSI’s; arthritis and whiplash.
- Nervous system imbalances: anxiety; depression; insomnia; fatigue; stress; headaches and sciatica.
- Circulatory problems: cold hands and feet or always feeling cold.
- Women’s issues: which may include PMS; cravings; cramps; irregularities in flow and timing; menopause signs as well as moodiness.
Your practitioner will use a combination of rocking, palming, and finger pressure to open up your meridians. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing you can easily move in and prepare to go into a deep blissful state of relaxation. Spa Week books fast so get in while you can! It’s time to get that qi flowing!
