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The word shiatsu literally
means "finger pressure. Shiatsu is an energetic Japanese pressure-point
massage system. It has its origin from Chinese acupuncture, Shiatsu uses
finger and thumb to stimulate the pressure-points and balance body's
energy or Qi.
Shiatsu is usually delivered with the thumbs.
However, some practitioners will use their fingers, palms, elbows -- and
even feet -- to achieve the desired effect. Usually shiatsu practitioner
will apply pressure not just to a few points on the body. The goal here
is twofold: to release energy (qi
in Chinese, ki in Japanese) in areas where it may be blocked or
stagnating, and to bring energy back to areas that are depleted. In
addition to applying pressure, shiatsu practitioners may manipulate the
soft tissue over and around meridians, and perform passive and active
stretching exercises as part of treatment.
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Shiatsu is an excellent form of pain relief. Research has shown that
applying extensive pressure initiates the release of endorphins, natural
pain-killing substances produced by the body. Shiatsu may also lower the
levels of adrenaline and other stress hormones, producing a relaxing
effect.
This DVD will show you how to use Shiatsu to treat back and neck pain, with advanced assessment tools and meridian pairing techniques. This comprehensive DVD covers the majority of the primary meridians, and includes multiple sequences that you can use to vary your work on each client. It also includes Back-shu Points, Ashi points, evaluation in terms of excessive or deficient, chi or blood stagnation, a meridian review and much more. The most advanced Shiatsu video available! |
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There is so much information that viewing the DVD several times is a must. Clinical Shiatsu is for the massage therapist who has studied shiatsu and for those who understand where all of the meridians are located. These shiatsu therapists will be able to use the DVD to treat back, shoulder and neck pain. And with the advanced assessments tools that he teaches along with the multiple sequences that you learn, you will go up another level in helping your clients. Virginia Herring's Rating: 9.5 out of 10 |
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Featured in Pointers,
the Newsjournal of the Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia.
Spring 2008. Reviewed by Sandra Dexter - STAA
John Hickey's relaxed
style is informative and easy to follow. Many sequences are shown on
split His explanations are very clear and I had a few moments of "Ah yes, now I understand that better." This is a good DVD
for students and for practitioners who want a meridian refresher and to
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