Shiatsu massage therapy can effectively heal common ailments and conditions and corrects body imbalances by using the fingers, thumbs and palm to apply pressure to various areas of the body’s surface. Pressure applied to points on the body can promote energy distribution throughout the body and correct disharmonies in the energetic components of the body.
Shiatsu regulates the automatic nervous system activity and stimulates the circulatory, lymphatic and hormonal systems. Poor posture, joint problems, sprains, arthritis, sciatica, acute and chronic neck and back pain, sinusitis, and bronchitis are treatable with Shiatsu.
More than 39 million Americans received a massage in the last year, according to an annual survey commissioned by the American Massage Therapy Association. More than half (53 percent) who discussed massage with their healthcare providers say their doctor recommended they get massage therapy.
Massage has been shown to reduce blood pressure and heart rate while increasing endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers.
A form of Oriental therapy, Shiatsu is based on Japanese massage therapy traditions and incorporates Chinese medicine theory and practice and Western physiology and anatomy.
Shiatsu massage therapy techniques are similar to those found in other therapies such as osteopathy, lymphatic drainage and physiotherapy. However, Shiatsu practitioners define physical health conditions and diseases as due to blockages and imbalances in the qi flow throughout the body, which differentiates its diagnosis and treatment from other massage therapy modalities.
Shiatsu works to improve overall health by affecting the internal energy system. Therapy often results in increased range of motion and improved coordination. Utilized as either a primary or complementary therapy, Shiatsu combines assisted-stretching techniques and acupressure to restore muscle and bone structure.
AMC’s Massage Therapy program offers a specialization in Japanese Shiatsu which enables students to develop experience working with a range of techniques within Asian systems of medicine. Students complete courses in Shiatsu, Swedish and medical massage. Graduates of the program receive both a Shiatsu Certification and a Massage Therapy Diploma.
For information about Acupuncture & Massage College’s Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs call Joe Calareso, Admissions Director, at (305) 595-9500.
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