What does Shiatsu do???

Shiatsu prevents disease and maintains health by balancing and unblocking the flow of energy in the Meridians.  Plus, it is very relaxing and can loosen the muscles with acupressure and deep sweeping motions.  The average client leaves the session not necessarily feeling like jello or sleepy, but instead they feel revitalized, balanced and lighter. This is due to the balancing of the energies in the body. This is done by working along the Meridian lines of the body. 

The Meridian System is made up of 14 energy lines that run from the top to the bottom of the body, some front to back, each corresponding with an organ along that line. They are the Central, Governing, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine, Bladder, Kidney, Circulation, Triple Warmer, Gallbladder, Liver, Lung and Large Intestine. These lines cover the entire body and are on both sides. When the organ of the Meridian is inflamed or weakened, this will cause pain along the Meridian line. There will be many sensitive points along the line and deep or light pressure will be used, as well as holding of acupressure points to "unclog" the energy of the organ. 

How does the organ along the Meridian "get clogged" or have "stagnant" energy? Well, many things may have happened-but remember, your Practitioner is not a doctor or a diagnostition-nutrition, overall health, current state of mind or an injury can affect the Meridian. For instance, someone that is prone to bladder infections will have many tender points along the Bladder Meridian. Keeping this Meridian open and running smoothly may help decrease those symptoms and eventually help the body rid itself of the problem. The main thing is to have trust in your Shiatsu Therapist and know they can help balance the energy in your body so you can be at optimum health. 

Further posts will have each Meridian and the effects they have on the body. Thanks for reading and have a great day!