 Shiatsu
is a form of massage that incorporates Chinese medicine. Shiatsu has been
practiced in Asia as a complementary medical practice
for centuries. Chinese medicine is based on the flow of energy in the
body. Energy flows in the body through invisible pathways called meridians.
Almost all the meridians
correspond with organs of the body. You can access the energy in the body
using various techniques along the meridians but especially at pressure
points. Due to many contributing factors the energy in our body becomes
unbalanced, such as mental stress, poor diet, emotional stress and lack
of exercise which can lead to illness. Shiatsu works to balance these
energies by treating the whole body with massage techniques such as finger
and palm pressure controlled elbow pressure on points. Yoga stretches
are used to open up the body and stretch the meridians to remove stiffness
and promote energy flow. Shiatsu can be used as a preventative measure
or to complement any other treatment.
Shiatsu
sessions range from one hour to two hours in length. It is best not to
eat one hour before arriving to a session. Wear loose comfortable clothing.
Sessions are performed on a futon mat for total accessibility of the body.
The end result is a deep sense of awareness of your body feeling open
and connected due to the relaxed flow of energy circulating in harmony.
Mark
has been studying martial arts for over six years. He has earned a black
belt in Wing Chun kung fu and is a teacher in Tai Chi at The
Eastern Arts. The principles of energy flow are the same in martial arts,
Shiatsu and Chi Gong. The healing aspect of martial arts led Mark to China
where he received a certification from the world health organization and
permission to teach the medical form of chi gong he learned in the XI
Yuan hospital in Beijing. To further Mark's understanding in the energy
of the body and its mechanics Mark has been to Chang Mai Thailand to study
traditional Thai massage. Mark is also a practicing Reiki master. Mark
has found the healing energy of Reiki blends perfectly with Shiatsu and
uses the energy of Reiki in every shiatsu session.
Email
Mark at taoren@isp.com
or call 610.370.1282
Eastern
Healing Arts
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