SERVICES
"Shiatsu is a holistic healing art developed in Japan and based on traditional 3500-year-old oriental medical wisdom while incorporating the principles of anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Like most natural therapies, Shiatsu is based on the assumption that the body is a self-healing organism, and that the role of the practitioner is to aid and support that naturally occurring process. Shiatsu can assist an individual with their self-development and self-healing; balancing the underlying causes of a condition and addressing physical and psychological functions; promoting health and strengthening the body’s own healing abilities.
Although the word Shiatsu translates literally from the Japanese as ‘finger pressure’, in practice, the thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet are used to apply pressure to various parts of the body. Pressure can be gentle or firm, depending on the condition being treated.
Treatment may also include the use of flowing stretches and gentle rotations of the limbs and joints, simple structural alignments and muscle release techniques. On a physical level this has the effect of stimulating circulation and the flow of lymphatic fluid. It also works on the autonomic nervous system; helps to release toxins and deep-seated tension from the muscles, and can also stimulate the hormonal system. On a subtler level Shiatsu allows the receiver to deeply relax, stimulating the body’s inherent ability for self healing and regeneration.
The person receiving Shiatsu remains clothed, or is covered by a sheet." |
Daniel Frankel
As a husband and father of two young children living in the city I can well appreciate the stresses of daily life and how easy it is to be too busy and to lose touch with one's core. Shiatsu helps to restore your connection with your self, by working on your body's natural rhythm and by providing holistic care and complete client focus for an extended period.
In the Australian Shiatsu College I was trained in the traditional Chinese skills of tongue and pulse diagnosis and an understanding of the body based on Traditional Chinese Medical Theory and acupoint theory. In my practice I employ my knowledge of acupoints throughout the body and use different techniques to activate them and restore the body's energetic balance.
I look forward to meeting you and working with you to help you find your optimum level of balance.
I am a member of the Shiatsu Therapists Association of Australia http://www.staa.org.au/ whose function is to ensure high standards of practice in this field, including compliance with high standards of client focused professional and ethical behavior.
I also had an article on the benefits of shiatsu during pregnancy published in the spring 2011 edition of "pointers", the shiatsu therapists quarterly magazine.
Therapy Services
The modalities of treatment I use are outlined below. These are fully explained to and discussed with the client. No treatment is performed without the client's consent.
Shiatsu:
A form of body work performed traditionally with patient fully clothed or covered with a sheet. Various techniques are employed and chosen as appropriate. Treatments may use many parts of the body including hands, fingers, forearms, elbows, knees and feet. Shiatsu is a meridian (energetic pathways of the body) based therapy. Based on the principles of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), shiatsu encourages energetic and blood circulation throughout the body to aid in maintaining health.
Moxibustion (moxa):
A technique where the herb “Mugwort” is burnt on the skin to produce a therapeutic effect. Moxa can burn quickly and produce a large amount of smoke. Moxa can often leave a temporary slight yellow residue on the skin.
Cupping:
A technique using glass cups that have been applied to the skin using heat (fire) to produce a strong suction effect. The skin will raise and often be discoloured and/or bruised, this is a normal response that may last over a week. In this technique oil is applied onto the skin.
Also used are Korean cups which do not involve fire at all since the suction is created by a pump.
Acupressure:
similar to acupuncture only using finger pressure, as apposed to needles, on pressure point along the body.
Gua Sha (scraping or spooning):
A technique where a tool such as a spoon or coin is used to scrape the skin after oil has been applied. This technique may leave discoloration and/or bruising on the treated area; this is normal and may last over a week.
Japanese Needling:
This is where needles, similar to acupuncture, are used on specific points along the body. Please do not confuse this with Chinese acupuncture, which is recognised by the Chinese Acupuncture Board. Japanese Needling is a modality in itself.
Please Wear pants and loose comfortable clothing
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
- Dip. In Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies at the Australian Shiatsu College
- Advanced first aid certificate
- Studies in Dr Manaka Protocols of Japanese Needling
Acupressure, Cupping, Shiatsu
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