Acupuncture and Shiatsu share the same points, but Acupuncture employs needles, whereas Shiatsu uses gentle, but firm pressure.

Benefits of Shiatsu
The benefits of Shiatsu are very similar to those of Massage Therapy: reduction of stress and fatigue, anxiety, blood pressure, tense muscles and stiffness in joints. Shiatsu also increases circulation, vitality, stamina and energy, range of motion, the flow of lymphatic fluid, and the elimination of toxins. It helps stimulate the hormonal and immune systems, and is beneficial for the autonomic nervous system.

Shiatsu's holistic approach works with the universal life energy, and takes your unique personal characteristics, lifestyle, and habits into consideration in devising the best treatment strategy for you. Also, clients remain fully dressed in loose or stretchy workout-clothes during the session.

Shiatsu can be performed very gently or quite vigorously, all according to your preference, and is therefore well suited for people of all ages, providing a sense of calm and replenishment of body, mind and spirit. Traditonally, Shiatsu treatments are performed on a floor mat, but they can also be done on a massage table.

Five-Element Shiatsu
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the universe is composed of five elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. The human body is considered a microcosm of the universe, and is therefore also composed of these Five Elements. Each element is associated with different organs, signs and symptoms, emotions, and much more. On the body, each of the Five Elements is represented by a pair of separate meridians, which ensure proper routing of Qi energy throughout. It is along these meridians that pressure points used by the practitioner are found.

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