SHIATSU LISBOA
Shiatsu Explained
Shiatsu awakens the energy within
Shiatsu is a method of healing using hands and the body’s energy, known as Ki.
Ki is considered the life force within each of us, driving the vital organs and our energy levels. It follows meridians, the same meridians used in acupuncture, and the access points are called tsubos.
The shiatsu therapist applies pressure to the tsubos stimulating the flow of Ki. Recharging the meridians with Ki can initiate deep healing of the mind and body, releasing pain, tension and associated symptoms.
The Benefits of Shiatsu
Shiatsu treatment can be helpful in treating a wide range of conditions:
• back, neck and shoulder pain
• sciatica
• sports injuries
• allergies and asthma
• arthritis
• depression and emotional trauma
• stress, anxiety and fatigue
• post traumatic stress
• constipation and digestive problems
• headaches and migraine
• insomnia
Healing process
The Healing Process
If a child falls and hurts himself, he will take comfort in the arms of his parents or his carer, perhaps cry loudly then return to play as if nothing had happened.
At this age, a child is still in touch with his ki energy. No deep tension blocks the flow and through the act of receiving comfort and reassurance, his ki energy resumes and self-healing occurs.
Traumas arise when physical and emotional shocks have not been acknowledged and the body has not been able to self-heal, building up tension. Over time, additional shocks and tensions accumulate and the body is increasingly less able to self-heal. It becomes more and more difficult for this life force to circulate within the body. These deep tensions can create chronic pain and lead to illness. Shiatsu pressure allows us to awaken this dormant life energy within.
Over a series of sessions, tensions are released and traumas alleviated. The number of sessions required varies as we are all unique, each with own rhythm and personality but the sense of self-healing begins immediately.
Shiatsu Therapist
Born and raised in France, Alice began practicing Zen meditation in 1996, guided by a Zen master in Seville and then Lisbon. It was during these years that she discovered shiatsu, which is also of Japanese origin.
Alice explains, "Shiatsu appealed because of the challenge of awakening my sense of touch. Feeling the energy circulating in the meridians was something I dreamt of achieving."
Training
- Funada Sensei in Lisbon from the Namikoshi School
- Sasaki Sensei in Paris from the Iokai School
- Certification in 2006 after 5 years of study of the meridians, shiatsu and the ancient founding texts of Chinese medicine.
Alice Rigot
Price and Booking
Standard price: 70€
Or 5 sessions: 300€*
(*valid for two months)
Book by phone, whatsapp , instagram or email
+351-915574210
@shiatsulisboa
