Shiatsu massage

What is Shiatsu massage?

Shiatsu is a massage of Japanese origin that aims to recover balance in the body.

Inspired by Chinese medicine, this method considers the health of the human being as a whole: physical, psychological and spiritual. Vital energy is restored through thumb pressure on the acupuncture meridians.

The benefits of Shiatsu

• Rheumatological: osteoarthritis, arthritis, lumbago, neck pain, stiff neck
• Gynecological: post-partum care, menstrual cycle disorders, migraine
• Psychological: nervous breakdown, anxiety, anguish, drug addiction, sexual disorders
• Respiratory: asthma, colds, sinusitis
• Digestive: colitis, constipation, vomiting

In addition, this Japanese massage brings deep relaxation to the body as well as to the mind

Contraindications

Shiatsu massage is not recommended for:

• Asthmatics or people suffering from major malformations, especially cardiac
• In the event of fever, osteoporosis, ulcer or contagious skin diseases
• People suffering from thrombosis, cancer (unless it has been stabilized for more than a year), or major psychological disorders

The therapist may avoid certain movements if the person being massaged suffers from specific pathologies.

More information about shiatsu massage 

• A massage of Japanese origin, for an activation of the natural forces of self-healing
• It is practiced on the floor, you are fully clothed.
• Duration of the session: 60 minutes
• Frequency: To be practiced once a month for preventive purposes. Ideal during the change of season, to reinforce the energy of the moment. As a curative treatment, once a week for 4 weeks