Scheme CIC IC SHIATSU What is Shiatsu? * Shiatsu is a Japanese - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Samantha Haywood Healt lth & Well llbein ing Community Scheme CIC IC

SHIATSU

What is Shiatsu?

* Shiatsu is a Japanese hands-on non-invasive complementary therapy * Shiatsu means finger (Shi) pressure (atsu) * Shiatsu is unique in that it is carried out fully clothed * You can receive Shiatsu on a futon (mat), bed, chair or wheelchair

* A Shiatsu practitioner will use gentle finger and palm pressure, stretches, and rotations on the

meridians/channels of the body

* Qi (energy) flows through the body in channels called ‘meridians’. Qi flows freely in healthy

people but if Qi becomes blocked or stagnant then illness, aches and pains and disease can

• ccur.

* Research has shown that our vital life force or qi, is composed of two kinds of forces, yin and yang,

which flows along the sophisticated network of our energy pathways – the ‘meridians’. The Chinese knew of the existence of these body pathways over 2000 years ago but the western world are only just really starting to recognise them.

Meridians

We can compare meridians to a map of the London underground train system. Each of the 12 meridians could be thought of as a certain line: the lungs could be the Piccadilly line, and the kidneys could be the Northern Line, for example. The lines all connect up at various points, so one can travel seamlessly anywhere on the system. However, if there are engineering works causing a delay somewhere, problems will be caused throughout the system. Again, we can see the interconnectedness of Chinese medicine: a problem in one area will soon spread to others, and eventually the whole system will grind to a halt. When the transport system breaks down, substances are not moved around properly, so blockages and deficiencies will arise.

What can Shia iatsu help lp wit ith?

• Mental Health
• Stress, Anxiety
• Back, shoulder and neck pain
• Sleep problems
• Arthritis
• Sports Injuries
• Palliative care
• General Health and Wellbeing

Shiatsu Practitioners

* Minimum of 3 years training * Adhere to comprehensive Code of Ethics

Shiatsu Research

86% of patients perceived that Shiatsu was effective in treating symptoms of stress and tension, problems with muscles and joints including back pain and posture, low energy and fatigue. The study found receivers had a reduced dependence on medication.

The Effectiveness of Shiatsu: Findings from a Cross-European, Prospective Observational Study Prof Long AF. Health Systems Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

Fun fact ! ! ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ Muhammad Ali li receiving Shiatsu

What would ld we present to the lo lovely W.I .I. la ladie ies?

• What is Shiatsu?
• What can Shiatsu help with?
• Shiatsu practitioner training – what it involves
• TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) / Meridians
• Shiatsu Research
• Fun Facts – Rumble in the Jungle!
• Speaker / Practitioner giving a live demonstration on one of the ladies
• Handouts
• Self-help points to take away
• Q&A

Yelvertoft ft W.I .I. Chairperson feedback:

“Really informative and enjoyable talk. I have never known so many questions be asked which shows they were interested and engaged.”

Thank You