The ancients believed that disease is stress-related. Our high paced lifestyle as Westerners keeps us on the fast track with little time to have for ourselves and enjoy a quiet moment. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. The imbalances that stress, anxiety, PTS as well as various other emotional ailments create translate into physical and emotional imbalances. Energy Medicine and Shiatsu are effective tools for managing this stress, which translates into:
- Decreased anxiety.
- Enhanced sleep quality.
- Greater energy.
- Improved concentration.
- Increased circulation.
- Reduced fatigue.
It can also help specifically address a number of health issues. This type of Bodywork Therapy can:
- Alleviate low-back pain as well as neck and shoulder pain, and improve range of motion.
- Ease medication dependence.
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
- Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
- Increase joint flexibility.
- Lessen depression and anxiety.
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduce post - surgery adhesions and swelling.
- Reduce spasms and cramping.
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
- Relieve migraine pain.