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Joy Feilen
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Certified Massage Therapist

Shiatsu
 
with
Joy Feilen
 
Flexible Scheduling!

60 minute session - $60
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Introductory offer:  60 minute Shiatsu session for only $35
 

Contact Joy to schedule an appointment - justjoyous@hotmail.com or 612.242.7088

What is Shiatsu?


Shiatsu is therapeutic bodywork from Japan based on principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with modern anatomy and physiology. It is one of the main modalities within the larger profession of Asian Bodywork Therapy. Shiatsu is non-invasive, performed without oils through light, comfortable clothing, and uses soothing, kneading, pressing, tapping and stretching techniques.

Shiatsu stimulates and harmonizes the flow of “Qi” (vital energy) throughout the body and has both preventative and remedial effects.

It is beneficial for a wide range of internal, musculoskeletal and emotional conditions. It may be stimulating or calming depending on what is therapeutically indicated. Shiatsu therapy reduces stress and contributes to overall well-being.

 

Characteristics of Shiatsu Therapy

Shiatsu applies manual and digital pressure to the skin with the aim of preventing illness by stimulating the body’s natural powers of recuperation, eliminating fatigue-producing elements, and promoting general good health. The following are its major characteristics.

·         Assessment and therapy combined. Each application of Shiatsu pressure is an assessment enabling the practitioner to treat according to the body’s conditions. The hands and fingers of the trained practitioner are sensitive enough to detect abnormalities in the skin, muscles or body heat on contact and thus to pinpoint irregularities and determine at once which basic treatment to employ.

·         Using only the hands and fingers. Shiatsu calls on the assistance of no mechanical devices or medicines.

·         No lasting side effects. Since the points to be treated, pressure and length of application are gauged according to the goal; treatment is accompanied by almost no unpleasantness and produces no such side effects as lasting muscular pain.

·         No age limits. Shiatsu can be used on people of all ages ranging from young children to the elderly. In the young, it helps strengthen the body; and in adults and people in middles age, it prevents so-called adult diseases and aging.

·         Shiatsu is a health barometer. Regular Shiatsu helps detect bodily irregularities and prevents the accumulation of fatigue and the occurrence of illness.

·         Deepens trust and reliance between the patient and the practitioner. The intent of the practitioner to improve recipient’s state of being and the recipient’s trust in the care combine and interact to increase the effectiveness of the application.

·         Shiatsu is effective because it treats the whole body. Localized application may have temporary effects. The only way to initiate improvement is first to treat the entire body and then to deal with localities showing pathological symptoms. This, the Shiatsu way, always proves effective.


Benefits of Shiatsu Therapy

 ·       Reduces stress and fatigue that accumulate in the body (tsubos)

·         Reduces blood pressure

·         Relieves muscle stiffness and tension

·         Increases the circulation of body fluids (blood and lymph)

·         Increases vitality, stamina and energy

·         Regulates the autonomic nervous system

·        Regulates hormonal secretion

·         Stimulates the function of internal organs

·         Stimulates and regulates digestion

·         Stimulates skin

·         “Stirs up” connective tissue – makes a more fluid environment

·         Boosts the immune system

·         Helps to prevent illness and injury

About Joy Feilen

Joy's mission: “To facilitate the support of your overall health, balance and well-being with informed intention, compassion, focused attention and non-judgment.” Joy Feilen is a certified massage practitioner through Massage & Spa Professional Academy (formerly Healing Touch School of Massage) in Rochester, MN, with an emphasis on Esalen and Swedish Massage techniques. She has also completed Craniosacral Therapy Training (levels I and II) through Upledger Institute and is currently furthering her training by completing a certification in Shiatsu at CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu School & Clinic. She has been practicing massage in Northfield since October 2009.  She wishes moments of peace and calm in life’s experiences through hikes, camping, good coffee and food, yoga, reading, movies and, of course, massage.

Contact Joy to schedule an appointment - justjoyous@hotmail.com or 612.242.7088

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