Shiatsu Massage

[Kathleen Larrabee]

Hello fellow therapists,

Does anyone out there practice Shiatsu massage? I was just certified in this modality, and I'm curious how your clients have responded to it, and what their level of interest is for this type of massage.


Thanks,
Kathleen

[Matthew]

hi kathleen

i am just about to be certified as a zen shiatsu therapist.

shiatsu is quite different from just massage (which i am also certified) because you diagnose and treat using traditional chinese medicine theory.

you get different sort of clients from massage (i actually call them patients) because you are working on a deeper level to treat specific health and emotional problems - like insomnia, menstral problems, even asthma. so you are attracting patients who with more health related problems.

matthew

[Jonathan Twidwell]

aloha

I've been doing shiatsu full time for the last 9 years. Shiatsu is the only modality that I do. The goal is to balance the body. In doing so the person feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. You will find that the rythmatic pressures is the thing. I love shiatsu and find it as a path in life. I know with an open mind and heart you will do well!

all my best

jon