Zen Shiatsu

Zen Shiatsu

Zen Shiatsu is a non-invasive and non-judgmental healing modality. This means it is not forceful, harsh, or painful. In fact, it is gentle, nurturing, rejuvenating and relaxing. The literal translation of Shiatsu is "finger pressure." Fingers, hands, arms, and elbows are utilized to employ techniques in combination with stretches and movement. Zen Shiatsu is preventative in nature, promotes a state of balance and unimpeded flow of energy to the body systems. In addition, it harmonizes interactions in the body system and the emotions.

The origins of Shiatsu date back into ancient China. In the oldest written medical text, the "Huan Di Nei Jing Su Wen" (the Yellow Emperor's Internal Canon). The mythical first emperor of China asked his physician to describe the role of bodywork. Eventually, Chinese medicine was brought to Japan and the bodywork portions appealed to the Japanese thus resulting in the development of Shiatsu. Shizuto Masunaga developed Zen Shiatsu which is based on an extended meridian system that includes as well as expands the location of the traditional acupuncture meridians. The focus of a Zen Shiatsu session is on the meridian lines (energy channels) rather than on specific points.

A session is a full-body massage or a specific program to cater an individual's needs. The massage is done on a table for 60 minutes. Clients are fully clothed in comfortable attire. On-Site Massage is based on this type of technique.