What is Shiatsu Massage?

Shiatsu Massage is a traditional Japanese healing art that focuses on the meridian system of the body, energy flow and balance within the body.The word “shiatsu” is Japanese. “Shi-” refers to finger, and “-atsu” means pressure. The techniques used in shiatsu include stretching, holding, and applying specific pressure-point movements along various channels throughout the body.

Shiatsu treatments are performed fully clothed on a special mat on the floor. Sessions are 75 minutes and offered by Takayoshi Munemoto, one of our Registered Massage Therapists.

What are the benefits of Shiatsu Massage?

Erase the stresses and strains of everyday life with Shiatsu, Shiatsu Massage is a holistic massage which can relieve stress, revitalize body and restore a healthier and pleasant way of living
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Notable Benefits:
~ Overall relaxation and stress reduction
~ Deepen breathing and better blood circulation
~ Enhance comfort with soft touch on shoulders and back
~ Reduce muscle stiffness and relax tight muscles
~ Improve body balance by energy balancing system to stimulate acupressure points and meridian lines

About Takayoshi Munemoto, RMT

Taka practices a specific style of shiatsu called zen shiatsu. This style is directly connected with energetic meridian channels helping to relieve any blockages of chi.

Shiatsu helps balance you on all levels: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

Shiatsu is a great way to get rid of tension headaches caused by chronic stress. It also helps improve your circulation and immune system, and in time also reduces pain in your joints and hip problems, improves your sleep or wakes you up without being anxious.
As it’s been said, relaxation benefits your mind and body, reducing the possibility of illnesses connected to stress such as high blood pressure, insomnia and heart problems. Shiatsu is one of the oldest healing techniques on Earth, dating back to ancient Japan in the late 6th century where shiatsu means finger pressure

Come relax in a Shiatsu therapy clinic. We offer:
→ Deep relaxation and stress reduction
→ Increased energy and vitality
→ Injury prevention and rehabilitation
→ Private rooms with individual treatments (no side by side)
→ Affordable prices for everyone