Auction Ends: Jul 23, 2017 07:00 PM HST

Spa & Beauty

60 Minutes of Meridian Shiatsu Massage Therapy

Item Number: 369

Estimated Value: 100 USD
Sold: 125 USD to smdb9af89

Number of Bids: 12 - Bid History

Item Description

Asami Suzuki Newman has been practicing massage therapy for over 16 years. She is a Hawaii State Licensed Massage Therapist, certified practitioner member of AOBTA (American Organization for Bodywork and Therapy of Asia) and has been certified in Zen Shiatsu in Japan. She works out of her studio in Palisades, Kailua Kona.

Meridian Shiatsu Therapy is the treatment of the human body/mind/spirit, including the electromagnetic or energetic field by using pressure and manipulation. It is based upon traditional Chinese medical principles for assessing and evaluating the body’s energetic system. Therapy includes extensive soft tissue manipulation; especially techniques like reflex stroking, muscle squeezing, vibrations, the deep static pressure of myofascial or trigger point therapy, and also subtle stretching, joint mobilization may be part of the treatment.

When Ki flows freely and regularly through the system of meridians one enjoys health. When this flow becomes interrupted or blocked, one begins to feel some signs of ill health. The aim of shiatsu is to remove blockage and balance the flow of Ki allowing the body to maintain its good health or to heal itself.

Shiatsu, while working to balance the flow of Ki, effects nerve and endocrine reflexes and the autonomic nervous system. Therapeutic results are primarily through the balanced flow of Ki; however, the physiological effects of massage are also evident. When Ki is balanced, reflexive soft tissue will relax along the spine and realignment often takes place.

Item Special Note

Expiration July 31, 2018.

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