Energy 'Qi' flows through meridians that are connected to each organ in Spirallic form.
The direction of the meridians are upward towards Heaven (Yin meridian) or downward towards earth (Yang meridian.)
Unlike muscular therapeutic styles of massage, Asian Bodywork, (though it treats the soft tissue and your muscles by virtue of touch) because it is on the same premise, (no needles,) as Acupuncture, the focus is on the balancing of the organs and nerve pathways where the root of all pain comes from, it is a deeper system of healing.
The healing is more than a full body massage Shiatsu is whole person treatment; Physically, Emotionally, Mentally and spiritually and individualized to the uniqueness of YOU!
Activation of all the Chakras of the Endocrine system facilitating the deepest states of relaxation and meditation and easing the symptoms of acute and chronic disabilities;
At the beginning of your treatment the "Yu" points are treated with firm (yet gentle,) pressure, these points facilitate deep meditation as well as healing.
Using fingers, hands, feet, elbows, GENTLY and DEEPLY penetratin, you know it is not like other forms of 'massage'.
All of the organs have a season that they rules.
Springtime is Liver time
Spring time is the WOOD element, upward expansion of energy, it's organ is the Liver, and it's hollow coupled organ the Gallbladder; the emotion of Liver, when imbalanced, either chronically or acutely; is anger, anger is a natural emotion and needs to be expressed in a healthy way, a balanced liver is compassionate, the feeling of anger is something we have all felt, a spring Shiatsu tune up will release pent up anger we have stored since the end of last Spring, and restore compassion towards ourselves first, helps us to give to others freely then.
Don't wait till next year to let go og stagnant liver Qi
ABT facilitates the natural healing capabilities of the body, you can feel the physical and/or mental and emotional pain released out of your being and replaced with well being.
Acute problems can usually be addressed in two to five weekly sessions.
Chronic conditions may require five to ten weekly sessions.
The times of seasonal change (around the solstices and equinoxes) are especially good for maintaining health.
You can expect to have positive changes, that don't fade away, but to continue to circulate and renew
Experience the deep healing and complete relaxation of a Shiatsu Treatment at Bodyworks.