How do I become a shiatsu therapist?
A Shiatsu career requires advanced training in anatomy, physiology, Chinese medicine, energetic pathways and Shiatsu massage techniques. Intuition, a long-term commitment to continuing education and an understanding of basic business concepts will help you build a successful Shiatsu massage therapy practice.
What is a shiatsu practitioner?
Shiatsu practitioners provide health maintenance, health education, whole health evaluation and recommendations for wellbeing, and treatment of certain illness through energetic evaluation of the body’s life energy system (Ki) and regulation of the life energy system through various energetic and manual techniques.
How reliable is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is generally considered safe. Just make sure that your practitioner has undergone proper training. It is fine to ask how many years training they have had and how long they have been practising.
Can shiatsu Help anxiety?
Shiatsu induces a state of deep relaxation in the receiver and regular treatments combat the build up of stress and improve general wellbeing. So, how can shiatsu help you if you are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression? Regular shiatsu sessions can: Help to reduce levels of stress hormone cortisol.
What is the difference between Swedish and Shiatsu massage?
Differences between Swedish and Shiatsu Massage A Swedish massage has no specific area of focus and more so was designed for total body relaxation and stress relief. Shiatsu is recommended for athletes of any kind, as well as anyone with injuries or chronic pain.
Is Shiatsu massage deep tissue?
(Clients that receive deep tissue massages should stretch between massage sessions to keep the muscles from reverting.) Originally from Asia, shiatsu is a bodywork technique that is very effective. It focuses on precise finger placement on specific pressure points on the body.