loose clothing to allow easy movement/stretches.
AVERAGE PROCEDURE TIME: 60min
SHIATSU
Shiatsu is a Japanese modality of massage that uses acupressure points along meridians or energy channels to balance “qi” or life force energy in the body. After an interview with the client, the practitioner palpates the hara (abdomen) to help determine which organs (liver, stomach, heart, etc.) are Kyo (lacking energy) or Jitsu (keeping stagnated energy). During a shiatsu session, the practitioner uses stretching, palm, and thumb compression on the meridians and the tsubos (acupressure points). This technique will promote a better flow of qi, clearing areas of stagnant qi. or energizing areas of deficient qi. Shiatsu is traditionally done on a mat on the floor, but it can also be performed on a table. The client receives the session clothed and should wear
loose clothing to allow easy movement/stretches.
loose clothing to allow easy movement/stretches.
WHY IT'S ESSENTIAL TO
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY?
You’re receiving messages from your body regularly. Hunger, thirst, pain, pleasure, illness, emotions… Some messages may feel good, and some are uncomfortable. However, don’t hurry to mark the messages as good or bad. To better understand the memo, abstain from quick conclusions. Just acknowledge the information sent to you by the body.
Unfortunately, people tend to ignore messages that are less obvious or urgent — a vast amount of people living with chronic fatigue, headaches, anxiety, and pain.
Mauricio Bertone is an experienced massage therapist, trained to help you understand the sensations in your body and to you improve your physical and emotional well-being.
A 60-minute massage can lower cortisol, a hormone that’s produced in response to stress, by an average of 30%. When cortisol levels decline, serotonin — one of the body’s anti-pain mechanisms — increases by an average of 28% after receiving a massage. By lowering cortisol and increasing serotonin, you’re boosting your body’s ability to fight off pain, and anxiety.
Stimulation of the lymph nodes re-charges the body’s natural defense system.
The American Psychological Association states that often stress is a chronic condition – during financial difficulties, chronic illness or dealing with family issues. It is your body’s response to the event that causes stress. When the brain senses any kind of stress, your heart rate and blood pressure rise and your muscles tighten. Feelings of stress that continue for long periods have a detrimental effect on the body. Massage helps you relax, calming the mind and body and relieving your stress.
Ohio State University research study states that massage after intense physical activity resulted in less scarring. The study also found that the muscles had more vessel formation after massage. A post-workout massage speeds up recovery by sending more blood to recovering muscles.
Reducing inflammation and improving blood circulation provides pain relief. Depending on what’s causing the pain, massage can be an ideal way to improve your condition. Massage will help you relax, increase flexibility, and generally feel better. Massage therapy releases serotonin in the brain, which is the chemical that puts you in a better emotional state.
POLICIES
From me:
- Consistently client-centered professional work.
- Respectful personal and professional boundaries,
using proper draping techniques. - Hygienic equipment, including the table, sheets, and towels.
- Commitment to a high standard of practice including staying current
with professional advancements, techniques, and best practices. - Services for which I am qualified and refer you to an appropriate specialist
when the work is not within the scope of my practice and/or not in your best interest. - Accurate records and review charts before each session.
- I will customize my treatment to meet the client’s needs.
- Privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
- If I need to cancel an appointment I will do so within 12 hours whenever possible.
When re-scheduling a session that I canceled, I will make a priority to provide the earliest appointment
in my calendar to fit your schedule.
From you:
- Complete online intake form.
- Be of legal age (States of NY and NJ).
- Please provide a health history at the first session and updates when necessary.
- Agree to honestly answer questions about COVID-19 screening, and report any signs and symptoms before/after the session.
- Understand that when you are scheduling a session, you will receive the session if you give express consent to receive massage therapy.
- Sessions will begin and end as scheduled. Late arrivals receive the remaining allotted time and require full payment.
- There is a 12-hour cancellation policy. Payment is required with less notice unless the time slot can be filled.
- Cleanliness is expected.
- Sexual harassment is not tolerated.
- Therapist’s office is a non-smoking environment.
- Payment is required at the end of the session. Click here to make a payment.
Massage therapy services are not a substitute for examination, diagnosis, or treatment by a physician. The individual providing massage therapy services are not qualified to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any physical or mental illness and are not eligible to perform spinal or skeletal adjustments. The information this website is providing is educational.
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