I Y A S H I

 

 

For which complaints?
Firstly, shiatsu makes sure you stay healthy. The therapy is relaxing and preventive: shiatsu prevents complaints but can treat them as well.

General results of shiatsu:

  1. balances the circulation of energy
  2. stimulates the circulation of energy
  3. strengthens the immune system, enhances resistance
  4. relaxes and relieves the body from stress
  5. enhances vitality and lust for life

The best thing about a treatment is that it “always” gives you a relaxed feeling. You don’t have to have complaints to enjoy a shiatsu massage. You can just have a massage to relax, and moreover you will stay balanced and healthy.

 

 
     
   
 

For which specific complaints can shiatsu be useful?

    • general back, shoulder, neck and muscles aches, fibromyalgy
    • stress, tension in your body
    • headaches and migraine
    • tiredness, lack of energy, chronic tiredness syndrome
    • sleeplessness, difficulty to fall asleep, waking up at night, inability to sleep again
    • problem with the circulation of blood, cold hands and feet
    • digestive problems, stomach ache, constipation and diarrhoea
    • irregularities in the menstrual cycle, menstrual pain, fertility problems, complaints linked to pregnancy
    • depression
    • fears, anger, sadness, …
    • psychological and mental complaints, emotional instability
    • “general sense of not feeling well”, “searching”, …

Contra-indications


It is important that the patient informs the therapist about the following conditions, so as to decide about which treatment will be best (if necessary, in cooperation with your regular doctor):

    • operations: where, cause, …
    • fractions and sutures: operatively put-in stitches
    • inflamed joints, arthrosis, …
    • cancer or other serious diseases
    • medication