Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (2)

Thera Cane® Shiatsu Massage  Using the Thera Cane  Upper Body Sequence  Lower Body Sequence Holding Acupressure Points  How do I hold acupressure points?  Individual points for memory, muscle cramps, insomnia, and more  Points for the eyes  Deepening the breath, lifting the spirits  Anxiety about public speaking Return to Complete Table… Read more“Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (2)”

Asian Therapies Overview

Here’s what you can find on this site about Asian therapies: What Are Asian Therapies? — Overview of working with the body’s energy or chi Types of Asian Bodywork — Quick summary of Acupressure, Tui Na, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Five Elements Acupressure and Shiatsu More detail: What Is Acupressure? What… Read more“Asian Therapies Overview”

What Is Asian Bodywork?

Asian bodywork uses gentle hand and finger pressure along the body’s energy channels. The objective is to restore and balance the flow of energy throughout the body. There are many forms of Asian bodywork, some well known (Shiatsu), some obscure (Seiki Soho). What they have in common is their foundation… Read more“What Is Asian Bodywork?”

Shiatsu Resources

Shiatsu is a style of Asian Bodywork developed in Japan. It combines Chinese massage techniques (Tui Na, Anma, Qigong) with insights from Western physical therapy. Like all Asian Bodywork, it’s based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Shiatsu is known for its use of rhythmic pressure along energy channels…. Read more“Shiatsu Resources”

What Is Shiatsu?

Shiatsu was developed in Japan, and while it’s been influenced by a variety of healing practices and martial arts of Asia, including those of China, India, and Tibet, it makes a distinctly Japanese contribution to Asian bodywork. Shiatsu combines Japanese Anma massage, Ampuku abdominal massage, and Do-In therapeutic exercise techniques… Read more“What Is Shiatsu?”

About Jan

Jan Henderson, Ph.D. Certified practitioner of:   Rosen Method Bodywork   Rosen Method Movement   Acupressure (Five Elements)   Jin Shin Jyutsu®   Tui Na   Shiatsu I received my training in Rosen Method Bodywork at the Rosen Method Center in Berkeley, studying directly with the founder of Rosen Method, Marion Rosen. The training included four… Read more“About Jan”