Shiatsu Massage Therapy - The healing art of Shiatsu uses physical pressure and meridian stretches to work on the body's energetic systems to promote health and spiritual well-being.
SERVICES
The power of Touch
We are all familiar with "the healing power of touch". For example, every mother knows that a kiss and "let Mommy rub it better" is more effective than a band aid. It is an automatic response to want to cuddle an unhappy child - A common sense level that we need touch. All forms of bodywork and massage fulfill the need of touch, but Shiatsu is especially applicable and practical in an everyday setting for a variety of reasons,
1. The slow and sustained holding pressure encourages conscious relaxation - physiological mechanisms govern muscle tension to release
2. More than 3000 years of accumulated medical wisdom with refined and gentle techniques to create a space for peacefulness, wellbeing, compassion and dedication to you
3. Shiatsu as Prevention and Treatment - Shiatsu can be used to treat a number of serious complaints. Headaches, migraines, acute and chronic back pain, sciatica, muscular stiffness and injuries, some forms of arthritis and rheumatic complains
Services - Health fund rebates
• Shiatsu/Anma Massage
• Integrated Japanese Physical Therapy-- Muscular Skeletal Therapy, Judo Therapy (see below)
• Remedial Therapy
• Japanese Needling - Traditional Japanese Meridian Method
• Dry Needling
• Traditional Thai Massage
• Kinesio Taping for posture correction and improve muscle performance
• Homeopathy
Some conditions Minoru has helped include:
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Back pain and sciatica
• Sports/traumatic injuries
• Headaches and migraines
• Frozen shoulder
• Hip, knee, and foot problems
• Pelvic tilt and leg discrepancies
• Stress and anxiety
• Arthritis
• Fatigue, chronic fatigue
The following are effects anticipated through manual therapy performed by Minoru
• Muscles loosen and joint motion becomes smoother
• Muscles loosen and the range of joint movement increases
• Muscle tension is relieved, and pain is released
• By blood vessels, secretory glands and tips of subcutaneous nerves, blood vessels widen and give a feel of warmth
• Elements of fatigue are excreted by improving lymphatic flow and fatigue is recovered
• By improving blood circulation, new fresh blood is sent and fresh Ogden and nutrients are spread through the body
• Both body and mind are relaxed
• Through strong stimulation, nerve function is suppressed, and pain at peripheral sections is eased
What is Judo therapy?
“Judo Therapy”- While you do not hear this term often, “Judo Therapy” has its origins in the martial art of jujitsu. In jujitsu, there is "Sappo" in which an opponent is thrown down, and "Kappo" in which the pain inflicted on an opponent is treated. Many jujitsu masters cannot only defeat an opponent but also have mastered "Kappo," a technique to "bring life back into" an opponent who has been injured from grappling or throwing. It is said that "Kappo" evolved into today's judo therapy.
Judo therapy involves "hands-on treatments" in which hands are placed on an injury to comprehend the severity through sight and touch, and the patient's natural healing force is enhanced to guide the patient to a cure.
Increasing natural Healing power
Natural healing powers refer to the power of recovery which humans and animals have from birth. For example, skin cells turn over in two weeks, and old skin is renewed into new skin. In the same way that damaged skin heals itself, the human body has the power to regenerate and adjust the function of muscles, bones, circulation system such as blood, nervous system and secretory system such as the lymph glands. The body works to return these parts to their original state.
Judo therapy is a treatment method which picks up on this natural healing force. Working in cooperation, the patient is guided to a cure without using anesthesia, medicine, x-rays or surgery, etc.
Treatments can include relaxing an afflicted area, easing tension in muscles and ligaments, and activating cells by applying various stimulation. The plan of treatment is set according to the patient's symptoms, and the patient is guided to a cure while observing the progress of the treatments.
In addition, therapists work to eliminate any worries the patient may have and to enhance their motivation toward the treatments. Patients are instructed on their lifestyle habits, and are advised on ways to improve their symptoms. These are all very important for tapping into the patient's natural healing powers.
About Minoru Ito
Minoru brings to Australia broad experience in treating all types of musculo-skeletal issues. Prior to coming to Australia, he worked with an orthopeadic surgeon for seven years as a Japanese Osteopath and Shiatsu therapist.
He uses stretching , Shiatsu massage, mobilisation and modern techniques to treat both acute and chronic problems such as muscular aches and pain, headaches, neck and back pain, arthritis and joint pains, pain in the shoulders, hips and knees, contusions, sprains, and strains, dislocations and fractures, sport injuries, muscular imbalances leading to poor sport performance.
He also has specialist experience in treating wounds and sport injuries with Traditional Japanese Medicine techniques originating from the Warrior class and fighters in feudal Japan. This combination of ancient and modern results in a treatment approach that is well designed to induce the most natural and rapid healing.
Qualifications
B. Judo Therapy - Integrated Japanese Physical Therapy/Phys. Rehab. (Japan)
Shiatsu/Anma Therapy (Japan)
Remedial Therapy (Australia)
Homeopathy (Australia)
Traditional Thai Massage - Therapeutic (Thailand)
For more information or to request an Appointment please call 0430 008 284 or simply use the enquiry form.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Acupressure, Deep Tissue Massage, Remedial Massage, Remedial Therapies, Shiatsu, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Thai Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
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