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If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask!
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| Q: What is Shiatsu? |
| Q: Are there any side effects from Shiatsu? |
| Q: What does Shiatsu Treat? |
| Q: What do I need to wear for my Shiatsu Session? |
| Q: I'm Pregnant - Can I still have Shiatsu? |
| Q: How long is a Shiatsu session? |
| Q: How much does it cost? |
| Q: Do my extended health Benefits cover Shiatsu? |
| Q: Do you do office Shiatsu sessions? |
| Q: Where are you located? |
| Q: I am unable to get to your locations, can you come to my home? |
| Q: I am interested in becoming a Shiatsu Therapist, where do I start? |
| Q: How long have you been practicing Shiatsu? |
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| » What is Shiatsu? |
The Japanese healing art of shiatsu (literally meaning ‘finger pressure’) is based on more than 3,500 years of Asian medicine and modern anatomy and physiology theory. It is often regarded to as 'acupuncture without needles'....
Learn more on our "What is Shiatsu?" page |
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| » Are there any side effects from Shiatsu? |
The immediate effect of treatments differs with each individual. A sense of well-being is common.
Because of the deep relaxation that usually occurs and the stimulus to the major body systems, you may have some healing reactions. Some people feel cold or flu-like symptoms, aches and pains, or headaches after the first treatment. These symptoms will only last for a day or so and usually subside with each subsequent treatment. If these symptoms persist, please consult a qualified physician immediately. In general, any such effects you may experience are positive signs from your body telling you it is making an attempt to correct its own condition in a natural way. These are signs of elimination and the beginning of the healing process.... [ Read more ]
Content above sourced from www.holisticonline.com |
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| » What does Shiatsu Treat? |
Shiatsu can be used to treat a variety of minor problems such as insomnia, headaches, anxiety, back pain, constipation, skin irritations, etc. Shiatsu improves health generally by relieving stress, calming the nervous system and stimulating the circulatory and immune systems.
It is particularly effective for stress-related tension and illnesses, insomnia, back pain, headaches and digestive upsets. However, through its stimulation of the hormone system shiatsu can also affect the digestive and reproductive systems. Apart from bringing relief to symptoms, shiatsu gradually corrects long term postural and behavioral imbalances leading to improved body/ mind awareness and a general sense of well-being and peace of mind... [ Read more ]
Content above sourced from www.holisticonline.com |
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| » What do I need to wear for my Shiatsu Session? |
| Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes made of natural fibers if possible. This will help with the flow of energy or ki. |
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| » I'm Pregnant - Can I still have Shiatsu? |
Shiatsu can be used during pregnancy to help alleviate all the sore muscles that come along with pregnancy, and then some.
While Shiatsu is safe during pregnancy, that doesn’t mean that you should just start practicing the massage therapy without some education. Many of the pressure points that are used in Shiatsu actually stimulate the uterus. During the first three months of pregnancy, using improper Shiatsu techniques can actually induce a miscarriage, so it’s important that you, or your Shiatsu therapist know what you are doing or the consequences can be quite catastrophic. So, if you are going to a massage therapist be sure that they are licensed and aware of your pregnancy before you begin... [ Read more ]
Content above sourced from www.amazingpregnancy.com |
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| » How long is a Shiatsu session? |
| Sessions range from 30 minutes to 90 minutes. [ Learn more ] |
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| » How much does it cost? |
| Prices are based on timed sessions. For more info please see "Booking a session" |
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| » Do my extended health Benefits cover Shiatsu? |
Contact your Health Insurance to confirm. Each company is differs with their coverage.
Green Shield may now be offering partial coverage under their extended medical coverage. Call your plan administrator or John Ferreira for more details.
Please talk to your Human Resources Department manager to request that the shiatsu treatments you are receiving, performed by a Registered Shiatsu Therapist (RST), be covered under your extended health plan. |
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| » Do you do office Shiatsu sessions? |
| Yes, rates are $1.00CAD/minute with a minimum 1 hour booking. Please contact for more info. |
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| » Where are you located? |
| Vancouver and Burnaby. [ View details ] |
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| » I am unable to get to your locations, can you come to my home? |
| Of course! Please contact for more info. |
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| » I am interested in becoming a Shiatsu Therapist, where do I start? |
| The are many ways, one direction is to contact Ted Thomas at Sourcepoint or visit his web site www.sourcepoint.bc.ca |
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| » How long have you been practicing Shiatsu? |
| [ Learn more about John ] |
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