Shiatsu massage therapy is a popular natural healing technique not only in Japan but almost on all parts of the world. This is because of the facts that this method of healing is reported to be effective and successful in removing physical and emotional pain as well as stress which are the benefits that are common on all types of massaging methods. In a shiatsu massage session, the massage therapist exerts effort in using different pressure on certain areas of the patient’s body using the fingers, elbows, palms, and knees.

If you are planning on having a shiatsu massage session, you might want to follow our simple guide on how to prepare and what to do during a shiatsu massage treatment:

First and foremost you need to talk to your regular doctor and emphasize your desire on having a shiatsu massage therapy as part of your regular medical care. Ask for your doctor’s comment and opinion regarding this natural healing method.

In case your doctor approves this type of massage method, the next thing you need to do is to look for a good shiatsu massage spa that can accommodate and service you. Remember that any type of massage can be done on a home service, but this will be charged at a higher rate than a regular massage session at their spa. If you think that a shiatsu massage should be done only by a Japanese, this is not always the case as there are lots of massage therapists that are not Japanese yet are able and qualified to do this kind of service.

Like all types of massage services, the patient will need to be half naked for the therapist to massage properly the part to be worked with. There’s no need to worry with being naked as the massage therapies are highly trained and are used to working with nude patients. You can always ask for towels or other types of coverings for your private part if you are not comfortable. Erection on male patients is also common so there’s no need to worry. All you need to do is laid down and relax as the massage therapist works his or her way all over your body using acupressure.

The massage therapist will then apply firm pressure on different parts of your body with the use of his or her fingers. By doing so, your chi pathways will be unblocked allowing your body to have a good energy circulation. During this process, the therapist is not only releasing clogged pathway points but is also diagnosing any problem in your system. When the problem is found, your therapist will then inform you regarding it as well as the required treatment. He or she will then immediately apply the appropriate treatment in order to correct the deficiency in your body. Usually the therapist will use efforts such as stretching, rocking and pushing the areas of your body where the problems have been cited. This process in return will break down any tension that traps the flow of chi. You will feel some emotional and physical side effects after your session as toxins and tensions are released from your body.

Author Bio: I write for TIR Massage Stone about performing hot stone massage therapy and obtaining a proper hot stone massage kit.

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