Zen Shiatsu, Tui Na & Thai Massage

ZEN SHIATSU WITH SONJA

Zen Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork based on the five element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is extremely gentle and results in a very, deep state of relaxation that enables the body’s own healing powers to circulate. With the use of thumbs, fingers, palms, elbows, feet and knees to apply pressure along meridian pathways while focusing on the body’s response to the treatment. Zen Shiatsu will help your body to bring harmony to the meridian pathways and open the flow of energy.

Shiatsu and it’s benefits…

Zen Shiatsu is a Japanese form of

bodywork based on the five element theory

of Chinese Medicine. It is

extremely gentle

and

results in a very, deep state of relaxation


that enables the b

ody’s own healing powers

to circulate.

With the use of thumbs, fingers, palms, elbows, feet and knees to apply pressure


along meridian pathways while focusing on the body’s response to the treatment, helping to cultivating a greater sense of presence and consciousness towards the healing process.

Zen Shiatsu will help your body

to bring harmony to the meridian pathways and

open the flow of energy

.

Shiatsu can help in a wide range of conditions – from specific injuries to more general symptoms of poor health. Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing experience and

regular treatments help to prevent the build up of stress

in our daily lives and help us to be in the flow of the Dao by opening the flow of our own qi (energy).

ZEN SHIATSU IS EFFECTIVE IN RELIEVING THESE SYMPTOMS


Pain

•
Stress

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Anxiety

•
High blood pressure

•
Anxiety, insomnia

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Headaches, migraines

•
Muscle spasms and cramps

BALANCED AND OPEN FLOW OF QI HELPS TO INCREASE:


Flexibility of muscles and joints

•
Energy level

•
Restful sleep

•
Mental function and clarity

•
Opening of sinus passages

•
Immune and Digestive system functions

•
Cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous system functions

TUI NA

Sonja offers Tui Na as an adjunct to the acupuncture treatment, primarily for structural and muscular injuries and conditions. Tui Na (pinch and pull) is a therapeutic type of deep massage that has been a pillar of Chinese medicine for many centuries.

On the surface it may resemble Swedish massage because some of the techniques include gliding (effleurage), kneading, percussion, friction, pulling, rotation, rocking, vibration, and shaking. There are similarities to shiatsu, as both utilize the channel energy system and apply acupressure to specific acupuncture points.

Tuina is a deep system of massage that not only can affect the joints, bones, and muscle system but also the energy level, smoothing and liberating the flow of Qi and blood throughout the body.

THAI MASSAGE WITH LESLIE

Thai Yoga MassageAn ancient healing system rooted in Ayurvedic principles that combines acupressure, stimulation and manipulation of energy lines called sen, and assisted yoga postures.

Thai Yoga Massage takes place on a mat or firm mattress on the floor where both the client and practitioner remain fully dressed in comfortable clothing. No oils or creams are used.The receiver is positioned in a variety of passive yoga postures while the body is gently compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked. The rhythmic massage includes palming and thumbing along the body’s energy lines (sen). The massage is uniquely dynamic with the practitioner often using their legs, feet, arms, and hands throughout the session.

Thai Yoga Massage with hot herbal compress is the TYM with the addition herbal hot bundles(aromatic bundles of herbs wrapped in muslin cloth and steamed) applied to muscles and joints to relieve soreness and pain while increasing levels of flexibility. The heat penetrates the pores, the skin becomes heated, and blood flow is stimulated resulting in a rapid rebuilding and nourishing of the body’s tissues and activation of the lymphatic system. The herbs hold the heat from the steam to deeply penetrate and relax the muscles. Compress ingredients include: ginger, lemongrass, turmeric, camphor, eucalyptus and Tiger balm.

** note to clients to wear comfortable clothing they can move around in**

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