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  1. Bill Horton's Healing Massage and Homeopathy

    Bill Horton's Healing Massage and Homeopathy

    37 Coral Fern Drive, Cooroibah 4565
    (7)
    Bill Horton's Healing Massage and Homeopathy is a truly gifted healer. Bill's services include Sports, Remedial, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, and Shiatsu.
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  2. Orchard Road Nail & Beauty

    Orchard Road Nail & Beauty

    231 Lygon Street, Carlton 3053
    (90)
    Discover the beautiful modern salon at Orchard Road Nail & Beauty. The expert staff are committed to providing premium service in a calming, tranquil space.
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  3. Anmo Massage Therapy

    Anmo Massage Therapy

    127 High Street, Kew 3101
    (8)
    Anmo Massage specialises in sports massage, pregnancy massage, pre-event massage, injury rehabilitation, and Chinese medicine acupuncture.
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  4. Anasa Healing

    Anasa Healing

    219 Magill Road, Maylands 5069
    (32)
    Anasa Healing is a beautiful haven of calmness and healing. It combines acupressure, Swedish massage, remedial massage, reflexology and relaxation techniques.
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  5. Fitzroy Shiatsu

    Fitzroy Shiatsu

    1st Floor, 263 Brunswick St , Fitzroy 3065
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  6. Spring Beauty & Therapy

    Spring Beauty & Therapy

    20-22 McKillop Street, Melbourne CBD 3000
    (10)
    Relax with a massage treatment with Spring Beauty & Therapy. Choose from acupressure, deep tissue oil, or Chinese traditional medical therapy or reflexology.
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  7. Melbourne Shiatsu

    Melbourne Shiatsu

    2 / 88 Rose St, Fitzroy 3065
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  8. Root & Branch Oriental Therapies

    Root & Branch Oriental Therapies

    12 Coral Ave,, Ulverstone 7315
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  9. Medica Complete Health

    Medica Complete Health

    212 Lygon Street, Brunswick East 3057
    Medica Complete Health, owner Spiros has trained in multiple disciplines, including Chinese medicine, therapeutic massage, craniosacral therapy, and myotherapy.
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  10. Tonika Health

    Tonika Health

    391 Riley Street, Surry Hills 2010
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  11. Eastern Therapies Clinic - Bondi

    Eastern Therapies Clinic - Bondi

    4/106 Ebley St, Bondi Junction 2022
    (3)
    Eastern Therapies Clinic Bondi is a premier health oasis that specialises in merging ancient Chinese medicine with acupuncture to support overall wellbeing.
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  12. Miyabi Japanese Massage - Abbotsford

    Miyabi Japanese Massage - Abbotsford

    17/313-321 Victoria Street, Abbotsford 3067
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  13. Healthpoint Osteopathic Clinic

    Healthpoint Osteopathic Clinic

    273 High St, Northcote 3070
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  14. Natural Health Care

    Natural Health Care

    4 4 Lennard Street, Marmion 6020
    Natural Health Care offer alternative and massage therapies to make you feel amazing. Choose from naturopathy, Chinese medicine, acupressure, or counseling.
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  15. Lomi for Life @ Massage & Co

    Lomi for Life @ Massage & Co

    59 Katrina Street, Blackburn North 3130
    Lomi for Life @ Massage & Co practices massage therapy and holistic care. Lomilomi is Hawaiian for massage, a soothing treatment to leave you feeling calm.
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  16. Terra Madre - Natural Food, Natural Health

    Terra Madre - Natural Food, Natural Health

    103 High St, Northcote 3070
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  17. The Healing Touch Wellbeing Centre

    The Healing Touch Wellbeing Centre

    3 / 100 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction 2022
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  18. Heart Light Rising Wellness Centre

    Heart Light Rising Wellness Centre

    1 / 161 Moray St, South Melbourne 3205
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  19. Tang Spa Beauty Massage - Glebe

    Tang Spa Beauty Massage - Glebe

    Shop 2 / 287 Broadway, Glebe 2037
    Treat yourself to a massage at the Tang Spa Beauty Massage. Choose from a Chinese massage, an oil massage, Swedish, Shiatsu or Thai massage.
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  20. Elwood Natural Health & Wellbeing Clinic

    Elwood Natural Health & Wellbeing Clinic

    22 Ormond Rd, Elwood 3184
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Shiatsu

Shiatsu is one of the most popular alternative treatments and is used for maintaining good health as well as treating certain conditions. Along with herbalism and acupuncture, Shiatsu was an integral part of Chinese medicine for thousands of years.

In the 6th century, Shiatsu found its way to Japan via a Buddhist monk, and it was here that the therapy was fully developed. Like traditional Chinese medicine, it is based on the movement of energy through the body.

This energy - known as ki in Japanese and chi or qi in Chinese - travels through defined pathways known as meridians. When these pathways are blocked, and the energy can't flow, the body develops health problems.

Healing Therapy

In the early 20th century Tamai Tempaku incorporated the Western sciences of anatomy and physiology into Shiatsu, believing it would give it greater recognition as a healing therapy. It was officially recognised as such by the Japanese Government in 1964.

Whilst Shiatsu is a hands-on therapy it is different to traditional massage. The word itself means 'finger pressure' but practitioners also use their palms, thumbs, elbows and even their feet. This pressure will be combined with stretches, structural alignments, muscle release techniques and the gentle rotation of joints and limbs.

Like a massage, Shiatsu can also help relieve stress and nervous tension, increase the flow of blood and lymphatic fluid, boost hormone production and expel toxins.

Joint and Muscle Pain

Shiatsu can be used to treat or prevent a very wide range of conditions, including joint and muscle pain, headaches, sports injuries, arthritis, allergies, asthma, RSI, insomnia and much more. You could say it's a bit of a miracle cure.

As you might expect there are several different styles of Shiatsu, with even more still evolving. Some practitioners like to include more bodywork whilst others concentrate on acupressure. A popular style here in Australia is Zen Shiatsu.

This style of Shiatsu puts greater importance on balancing energy flow. In much the same way as Zen Buddhism, it is all about maintaining our connection with the qi. Regular Zen Shiatsu sessions can help us better manage stress, thus improving our overall health.

Emotional and Physical

Interestingly, a Shiatsu session can leave you invigorated or calm depending on your reason for being there. It can also provide relief on several different levels, including emotional, internal and musculoskeletal.

Shiatsu therapists are trained to recognise when something is out of sync. Even before physical conditions manifest themselves they will be able to diagnose an imbalance in your energy flow.

Sessions usually last for about an hour and can take place on a massage table, a futon on the floor or a chair. You remain fully clothed and should wear loose comfortable clothing.

Treatment always starts in the same way, with the practitioner analysing your current state. Treatment cannot proceed until your energy flow is assessed.

Shiatsu and Pregnancy

Much research has been done on this amazing therapy, the most recent being on the benefits of Shiatsu for cancer sufferers. It is generally agreed that regular Shiatsu sessions can help by improving overall well-being, reducing stress and depression and increasing appetite.

Shiatsu is also very beneficial during pregnancy. It can help with lower back pain, heartburn, constipation, bloating and sometimes even morning sickness. As it involves stretching and bodywork, many women have reported that it made childbirth itself easier.

Many women choose Shiatsu because it helps them feel more connected to their unborn child and develops confidence. In Japan, many midwives study Shiatsu so that they can better help the mothers through the birthing process.

With virtually no side effects, except perhaps some minor muscle soreness or a temporary headache, Shiatsu is safe, effective and suitable for everyone. No wonder so many people are using Bookwell to find Shiatsu practitioners in their locality.