Zen Shiatsu

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The art of touching Ki... Ki (Chi) is the energy that is present, within, through and around all things. Ki is beginning and end, and everything in between.

Working with Ki is the essential work of Shiatsu. The body, mind and spirit are understood to be of a unity animated by Ki.  Ki manifests through the meridian lines which  cover over the entire body governing all the functions of our body, mind and spirit.

It is the smooth and harmonious movement of Ki throughout the being that makes up a strong and healthy life. The misuse or displacement of Ki results in our dis-ease or illness. Learning to see, hear and ultimately to touch Ki in order to promote harmony and smooth away the dissonance is the work of Shiatsu Therapist.

 

 

 

Cranio Sacral Therapy

 

Cranio-Sacral Therapy, or CST, is a gentle, hands-on manipulation of a physiological body system called the cranio-sacral system. This system is comprised of the soft tissue and bones of the cranium, the spine and the pelvis.  Therapists that perform cranio-sacral therapy also target the membranes and cerebrospinal fluids that surround and cushion the brain and spinal cord from injury during a therapy session.

The theory behind cranio-sacral therapy is that when blockages occur in spinal fluid, an unharmonious balance in the body can occur, resulting in muscle and joint strain, emotional disturbances and the improper operation of the bodys organs and central nervous system. Practitioners believe that until the spinal fluid is naturally allowed to move freely around the body, the central nervous system and the bodys other major organs and muscles will be put off balance and put at risk of sickness and injury.

 

CST has been known to aid various health problems such as migraine headaches, sinus disorders and immune deficiencies. CST has also been used as a preventative therapy in cases where a clients immune system is very low. 

Minor health ailments such as chronic headaches can typically be treated with a few CST sessions. However more serious health conditions that cause severe pain or chronic disease should be conducted over a series of weekly CST sessions.