Zen Shiatsu uses all parts of the hand, elbow, thumbs,
knuckles, and knees to apply pressure. A skilled practitioner leans
body weight into the client with grace and ease. Zen Shiatsu incorporates
full body stretches, making it complimentary to Thai Massage. Zen
Shiatsu developed by Shizuto Masunaga, created his own extension of
the meridians, the theory of Kyo-Jitsu, and abdominal assessment.
This form of Shiatsu is taught by Michael Reed Gach and Kathy Kapps
at the Acupressure Institute, in Berkeley
CA.
Shiatsu, meaning finger (Shi) pressure (Atsu), is a Japanese style,
approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare. Shiatsu techniques
use deep, rhythmic pressure on all areas of the body, pressing firmly
and releasing gradually for intervals of three to ten seconds. Acupressure
is point oriented, whereas Shiatsu is a deep muscular bodywork technique.
There are many different ways of applying Shiatsu that form different
Shiatsu styles. Some styles use mainly the thumbs; some use the forearm,
elbow, knee, and even the feet to work to apply deep pressure to the
body.
Acupressure Institute in
Berkeley, CA offers one of the most comprehensive Asian Bodywork training
programs – including assessment skills, an east/west integration
of mind/body knowledge and excellent instruction in ten different
bodywork styles. These trainings carry a profound reputation internationally
and build greater confidence in private practice. The class
schedule allows out-of-town students to attend classes intensively
and daytime working students to schedule on weekends or evenings.
Getting Started
Take a moment to request
school info, free counseling to customize the trainings, and begin
your healing energy work as an Acupressurist. Most students start
with the Basic Training,
unless you completed another type of massage certification already.
Then students progress to a 200-hour
Specialization Program or the 850-hour
Acupressure Therapy Program. You can take the Basic Training and
200-hour programs in a special 30-day intensive training. Get started
learning acupressure now, with a discounted Home
Study Acupressure Package consisting of a book, CD, video, flashcards,
and a laminated chart of the points.
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