Acupressure - Shiatsu

The person that you are receiving the acupressure treatment from should be trained in the practice under the guidance of an international or national testing organization. This will help you know that they are aware of the safety practices they need to have in place in order to work on your body with these relaxation methods. Another thing you should do before you schedule your appointment is to talk with your general practitioner to be sure you are physically able to undergo this kind of treatment.

By pushing on certain points of the body, acupressure and shiatsu will feel like pressure on various nerve centers. At times, this can be painful, but at other times, you will feel an immediate release of tension. These relaxation techniques can also be performed on yourself once you've learning the proper technique. For example, when you push the 'webbing' of your hands between your pointer finger and thumb, you will cause the body to respond by relaxing the head and shoulder muscles, often diminishing a headache.

This is the perfect relaxation training for those that want to try out acupuncture, but are afraid of the needles that go along with it.

The practitioner can use various 'tools' to apply pressure during the relaxation techniques. These tools can include their fingers, their hands, a pencil or other object or their knuckles. With these tools, the practitioner will be able to apply strong and constant pressure to the area. This pressure can last for fifteen to thirty seconds and then be repeated as needed.

With acupressure or shiatsu, you will be able to release tension in your muscles that is caused by stress. Though it's not as dramatic as other relaxation methods, acupressure has been used for thousands of years and it can work for you too.

If you would like help deciding which of our relaxation training services might be best for you, please contact The 4th R on 020-8974-8974, or read about how the Functional Relaxation System can help you.