29/04/2024
Available at Trafalgar House, Southampton Road. Established in 1990.
Telephone to discuss your health needs and appointments, 02392 325816.
What does a Shiatsu Session involve? Here's a rundown of your first session -
At the beginning of the session, the practitioner will discuss the client’s expectations and needs; what they hope to gain from Shiatsu treatment. This will normally be explored by ‘taking a case history’ in which the practitioner will ask questions about current and past health, and any concerns or restrictions to treatment. Since Shiatsu is a holistic therapy, the practitioner will take emotional and psychological factors into account, as well as the physical condition.
Many forms of Shiatsu, though not all, use East Asian medical theory to describe what is happening to the client in terms of “Ki” or energy. Others base their therapy focus on western medical knowledge. The practitioner then designs a plan that will give the client the most therapeutic benefit according to their individual needs and will ask the client to sign a form consenting to treatment. Clients are encouraged to discuss and participate in the therapeutic process; practitioners will give aftercare advice and often supportive practices for clients to use between sessions.
Shiatsu uses a variety of manual techniques, including static pressure with palms and thumbs, kneading, soothing, tapping, and stretching. These enhance the body’s physical systems (circulatory, lymphatic etc.) and can access its deeper energy reserves. In the case where the client's energy is low or deficient, the practitioner uses specific techniques to enhance and vitalise it. When the client is over-stressed, wound-up, or anxious, the practitioner employs techniques to calm and release tension. In this way, Shiatsu works to alleviate conditions, restore balance, and promote health.
A regular maintenance program of Shiatsu is an excellent way to maintain wellness and improve vitality. This schedule will vary for each person.
Head to our website for further information: https://www.shiatsusociety.org/what-happens-in-a-shiatsu...
