Posts Tagged ‘Shiatsu Classes

 You don't want to miss this! Dr. Kaneko returns to CenterPoint!  It's not often you have an opportunity to study with a Master. He played an essential role in introducing holistic health and Shiatsu massage to the Western world, and developed the  style of Shiatsu massage called Shiatsu Anma. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. DoAnn Kaneko back to CenterPoint. Dr. Kaneko is the founder of Shiatsu Anma, and is the inspiration behind CenterPoint's Shiatsu Therapy program. It is a great honor to have him share with CenterPoint's students and graduates his immense wisdom and teachings. Register ...

Shiatsu is a 2,500-year-old system of natural healing based on the beauty and philosophies of Japan and China. If you find that you would like to offer some practical natural healing to your family, friends and yourself this might be the class for you. Shiatsu is a therapeutic bodywork massage that came from Japan but is based on traditional Chinese medicine that is coupled with modern anatomy and physiology. In this class you will learn the simple yet effective Shiatsu finger pressure techniques. It is one of the main modalities within the larger profession of Asian Bodywork Therapy. Shiatsu is ...

The benefits of regular geriatric massage for geriatric clients are impressive. Massage therapy helps improve the general quality of their lives. It can help to relieve stress and depression. It also helps with loneliness as they have someone else who is interested in the quality of their overall heath. Plus it helps with a major problem many geriatric clients have which is the quality and length of their sleep times. The “baby boomer” generation knows the benefits of bodywork and massage. In the U.S. they are the largest demographic group that regularly seeks massage therapy. This means a lot of massage ...

If you are a Shiatsu massage therapist who has had prior training in Namikoshi Shiatsu and is looking for a review this course is for you. Namikoshi Shiatsu came about when Tokujiro Namikoshi developed the technique when as a seven year-old Japanese boy he came up with a system of pressing with his thumbs and palms on his mother who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis. He went on to create a systemized shiatsu therapy and founded the Japan Shiatsu College in 1940. He also included Western anatomy and physiology in this practice. This class will offer the simplicity of Namikoshi Shiatsu ...

Give yourself and your family and friends the opportunity to experience the benefits of a Shiatsu massage. In this course you will learn simple finger pressure techniques that are effective in relieving and preventing chronic aches, pains, and common daily ailments. Participants will learn the theories of Qi, Yin/Yang, and the Eight Principles, which are the basic theories in Traditional Chinese Medicine. You’ll also discover the basic techniques used in Shiatsu for treating the neck, back, abdomen, legs and feet. Shiatsu offers many benefits, including the relief of headaches, backaches, stiff necks, fatigue, indigestion and menstrual discomfort. While Shiatsu is a ...

Gua Sha also known as "dermal friction" that is used in facial rejuvenation. "Gua" means to scrape or rub, and "sha" is the term that refers to the blood stasis in the subcutaneous tissue. In this course, massage therapists, therapeutic bodywork professionals, and shiatsu practitioners will learn to use a gua sha board and oil. The oil is applied directly to the skin the channels are than scraped. What this does for the client is it improves their microcirculation by moving blood. Benefits of this folk therapy Gua Sha Therapy includes: Increases immunity Treats over 30 common diseases Promotes circulation ...

Massage has long been considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It has typically been available in spas, hotels, health clubs, etc. But that’s changing! Doctors, chiropractors, and hospitals are increasingly offering massage and bodywork therapy. It's part of the current medical solution to injuries, illnesses, and physical pain. Today, massages are being offered in health clinics, physical rehabilitation centers, and hospitals. Part of the reason  is massage is increasingly being touted as an additional method to be used with standard treatments for medical conditions and situations. Research results in study after study continually are showing remarked improvement when people ...

Shiatsu massage therapy began in Japan, but  it originates from traditional Chinese medicine. It is an Eastern principle that the energy of life flows along channels or meridians in the body. Life in Japanese is known as ki, and in Chinese is known as qi. This massage therapy or therapeutic bodywork is used to create an unobstructed flow of qi (life) throughout the body. This promotes well-being and harmony. In Shiatsu, the energy of life qi flows through two longitudinal meridians in the body. Participants in this class will learn simple yet effective finger pressure techniques to stop, relieve, and prevent ...

Shiatsu for Sleep and Immune Disorders Workshop-Dr. Kaneko October 22-23, 9 am-6 pm Register by October 7  Shiatsu for immune disorders, sleep disorders, and joint pain is the focus of this two-day workshop . Saturday we will focus on immune disorders, and Sunday, the focus will be sleep disorders and joint pain. The course also includes the two-hour DaoYin class on the evening of Friday, October 21, at no extra cost. The advanced techniques taught are for bodywork professionals and massage therapists who have had one or more classes in Shiatsu Anma. Learning will take place through lecture ...