| Shiatsu is a form of massage that originated from | | | | improve circulation |
| Japan. The word shiatsu is derived from "shi" | | | | Unlike other traditional massages, shiatsu is a dry |
| meaning finger, and "atsu" meaning pressure, so it | | | | massage. Meaning, no oil is used to facilitate |
| literally means finger pressure. Its essential | | | | massaging thus the client remains fully clothed |
| concept is the restoration of balance in the body. | | | | during therapy. |
| Especially in the body's chi. | | | | What are the health benefits of Shiatsu? |
| What is Chi? | | | | Shiatsu is mainly used to alleviae body pain due to |
| Chi is the vital energy that keeps our body alive. | | | | its relaxing nature. It is highly recommended for |
| It is said that the imbalance of chi in the body | | | | muscle-related conditions such as polio and |
| manifests itself as physical pain, such as back pain, | | | | arthritis. |
| headache etc. The flow of chi in the body is | | | | Any contrandications of Shiatsu? |
| characterized in shiatsue meridians which connect | | | | Contraindications of shiatsue include Bone-related |
| the different body organs wherein the chi flows. | | | | deformations such as scoliosis and osteoporosis, |
| How is Shiatsu done? What is the difference | | | | some systemic conditions such as hypertentsion |
| between this form of massage and other | | | | and patients with injuries such as bruises, cuts and |
| traditional massages? | | | | inflamed tissues. |
| Unlike other massages, shiatsu makes use of | | | | I am pregnant. Can I still undergo Shiatsu? |
| static pressure. Static pressure is applied by a | | | | Pregnant women and those undergoing |
| shiatsu therapist to these meridians to free | | | | chemotherapy are advised to seek their doctor's |
| trapped chi or to direct chi to areas lacking it, and | | | | advice first before undergoing Shiatsu therapy. |
| this is the basic concept of shiatsu. | | | | Pregnant women should be really careful with the |
| The static pressure is said to have a calming | | | | activities they will be doing as well as the meds |
| effect on a hyperactive sympathetic nervous | | | | they will be taking as these can have serious |
| system, which helps to relieve the stress and | | | | effects on them and their babies. |