Shiatsu Massage For Beginners

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Shiatsu Massage for Beginners
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What is shiatsu massage?

• Shiatsu massage is an ancient therapy from Japan
  and adapted by traditional Chinese medicine, they
  believe that the body has energy center and flows
  through a network of meridians called Ki, Qi.
  This particular type of massage therapy uses
  pressure points to treat common physical and
  psychological complaints. Shiatsu massage can be
  performed through light clothing and without the
  use of oils.

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How Shiatsu works?

• In giving a shiatsu massage the center energy of
  the body are stimulated, leading to the
  stimulations of Qi and this will help bring back
  the balance and energies of the body. Massage
  therapist should know the sense of each of the
  energy centers, so that they can treat every
  specific conditions.

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• Shiatsu is a holistic approach where in the
  massage therapies applies sustained pressure
  with their fingers or thumbs in a rhythmic series
  along acupuncture points or meridian area to
  unblock the flow of energy.

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What To Expect

• At first visit, the massage therapist will make
  an assessment of your Qi (center energy) to
  decide on which right massage technique is
  needed. A complete medical history is asked to
  health shiatsu massage therapist know your
  current overall health. First session will last
  for about 2 hours but succeeding shiatsu sessions
  are usually completed in an hour.

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• During the hands on part the clients is usually
  on a low table or in the floor lying. Since
  massage oil is not necessary, clients can wear
  their light comfortable clothes for massage
  therapist finger can do the work.

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Find a qualified Shiatsu licensed massage
therapist

• Be keen on choosing a shiatsu massage therapist,
  make sure they are licensed shiatsu massage
  therapists who have successfully passed
  certification exam and has undergone trainings
  administered by National Certification Commission
  for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

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