This is taken from our Spring 2015 issue. Subscribe here to receive our summer issue and three more.
Shiatsu, meaning ‘finger pressure’ is an ancient form of Japanese therapy which uses acupressure to rebalance energy and promote self-healing. A Shiatsu practitioner may use fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet during a treatment, to activate innate self-healing mechanisms within the patient, resulting in a heightened sense of wellbeing in body, mind and spirit.
I was first introduced to Shiatsu by a friend of mine who gave me a voucher for a treatment. I went along to the session and found I came out relaxed yet rejuvenated and I slept great that night. I continued going for treatments for a number of months and felt great relief both physically (I had suffered with back pain) and emotionally.
Shiatsu College Dublin were holding a foundation course, so I decided to enroll on it with no other expectations than to do the two day workshop. However, once I attended the two days, I was hooked! I found the whole experience fascinating. I loved the teacher, the techniques being taught and the benefits that the treatment could give. I’m now a student on the Certificate in Japanese Massage and am enjoying the learning so much. I love the fact that the learning is experiential and based on body work and while there is theory to be learned, it is not too intense. Another advantage is that it is continuous learning assessment so I don’t have to worry about an exam at the end. On a personal, level I believe the course has already been a great benefit, and has given me more self-awareness and confidence.
This is taken from our Spring 2015 issue. Subscribe here to receive our summer issue and three more.
