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Shiatsu

Shiatsu. By Sensei Robert New. A brief history of shiatsu. There are several styles of shiatsu – Such as Zen, Namikoshi, tsubo therapy & acupressure. The style we practice at Tai Shi Kai is Namikoshi style shiatsu. Namikoshi Shiatsu. Founded by Tokujiro Namikoshi

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Shiatsu

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  1. Shiatsu By Sensei Robert New

  2. A brief history of shiatsu • There are several styles of shiatsu – • Such as Zen, Namikoshi, tsubo therapy & acupressure. • The style we practice at Tai Shi Kai is Namikoshi style shiatsu.

  3. Namikoshi Shiatsu • Founded by Tokujiro Namikoshi (D.O.B. 3rd Nov. 1905) • At age 7 he moved from Shikoku to Hokkaido. • Source: The Complete Book of Shiatsu Therapy by Toru Namikoshi

  4. Background • This was a move from a warm to a cold climate. • His mother developed multiple rheumatism (arthritis). • No doctor or medicine in their village. • Tokujiro had 3 brothers and 1 sister.

  5. Background • They each took turns massaging their mother. • His mother told Tokujiro that “his hands feel best.” • He started using 80% stroking/rubbing and 20% pressing. • He soon found that reversing these percentages worked best.

  6. A new type of therapy • Namikoshi eventually cured his mother (by stimulating the suprarenal body to secrete cortisone, an anti-inflammatory which cures/treats rheumatism.) • Namikoshi continued to refine and explore his therapy and eventually • He went on to found the Japan Shiatsu Institute. • Shiatsu is distinct from massage – its a bit like calling kata a dance.

  7. CHARACTERISTICS OF SHIATSU • Diagnosis and therapy are combined • Only hands and fingers are used – no mechanical devices or medicines. • No side effects (other than beneficial ones) • No age limits – can be performed by and performed on people of any age. • Treats whole body therefore cause not just symptoms.

  8. END SHOW • To go back to Tai Shi Kai website click link below: • Menu

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