What is Zen Shiatsu Therapy?
Zen Shiatsu Therapy is a Japanese therapy that traces its origins back to Traditional Chinese Medicine. The aim is to restore harmony to the body by balancing the meridians, or pathways through which vital energy travels through the body. Each meridian corresponds to a particular organ and when stimulated helps the body address the root cause of a patient’s symptoms.
Energy Imbalance
The practice of Zen Shiatsu Therapy interprets health problems in terms of muscular skeletal and in terms of energy imbalances in the body’s meridians; when energy in one of the meridians is depleted, there will be an excess of energy elsewhere to compensate, based on the philosophy of yin and yang.
Therapists are trained to tune in and discover where the deficiencies in the body are, and apply pressure with their thumbs, palms, and fingers to the corresponding points in order to stimulate energy flow in that meridian. Measuring the responses of the patient throughout the treatment, the therapist gradually restores the natural flow of energy. Patients often feel a deep sense of relief and relaxation.
Who can benefit from Zen Shiatsu Therapy?
In today’s society, we put an enormous amount of pressure on our bodies. People of all ages and physicality can experience the lasting beneficial results from Shiatsu Therapy treatments. It is extremely effective as a preventative, or rehabilitative health care program, enabling good health and vitality. Shiatsu Therapy treatments help to relieve stress and pain, improve muscle and joint function, strengthen the body, and improve health and well-being.
It is beneficial for a wide variety of conditions, including:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a treatment include?
Patients are asked on their first visit to fill in an intake form of past conditions and current symptoms. The therapist then assesses the patients aliment and begins treatment.
Pressure is applied with hands, thumbs, fingers, elbows, knees and feet. The amount of which is dependent on your individual condition and comfort.
How many sessions do I need?
Usually a patient feels relief after one treatment, but a series of treatments is usually recommended so that the root of the problem can be addressed. Acute problems usually require 2-5 treatments; chronic problems usually require 8-12 treatments or more. Treatments are usually taken once a week and treatments effects are cumulative.
What is the difference between massage therapy and Zen Shiatsu therapy?
Massage Therapy approaches the body at a physical level focusing on pain in the muscles and skeletal system. Zen Shiatsu Therapy does address these areas as well, but also looks at the energetic, emotional, and physical level of the patient.
Do I need to undress for a session?
No, Zen Shiatsu Therapy sessions are given on a futon or a massage table through clothing. No oils or lotions are used. Patients are asked to dress in comfortable clothing.
Is Zen Shiatsu Therapy covered through extended medical?
It depends on the individual coverage. Patients are asked to check with their insurance provider.
