Shiatsu is a massage technique that uses the power of touch and applying pressure. This type of therapy comes from ancient Japanese culture however was adapted into Chinese medicine practices and uses the principles of the meridian healing system.
The Meridian healing system focuses opening up the body and increasing the blood circulation. The Qi pronounced chi is to flow throughout the body to produce high amounts of energy to balance out the needs of the body.
There are twelve Meridians that are associated with organs of the body in the Meridian path of healing such as the kidney, liver, spleen, stomach, heart, lungs, bladder, gall bladder, the small and larger intestines, the body temperature regulator, and the pericardium.
All of these organs provide the path for the energy of the body to flow when the body is not immune to illnesses. Shiatsu therapy is also helpful towards those that suffer with arm aches and tension, long term usage of repetitive movements such as a keyboard, writing, computer mouse, and other any other repetitive motion devices.
When the body is imbalanced it causes the immune system to become weak and vulnerable to contracting diseases. If an individual experiences a loss of energy, this will show that the body is weakening, the organs are losing their ability to function properly and tissues of the body are slow failing. So the Qi chi flow loses its capabilities to flow as freely. The massage therapist will be able to assist in completing the process to boost the immune system in the body. The massage therapist uses a pressure method using the fingers, thumbs and palms to massage the area based on the required amount of applied pressure is needed on the affected area.
