Certified Shiatsu Therapist, La Stone Therapist Member, American Oriental Bodywork Therapy Association" Shiatsu is Japanese acupressure therapy, based on the teachings and theories of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Shiatsu is considered to be a healing art. With the receiver dressed in loose fitting clothing, the practitioner employs stretching, massage techniques and pressure at specific acu-points along the acupuncture meridians, the pattern of vital energy in the body. Shiatsu moves energy in areas where it has stagnated, and invigorates the energy where it is depleted and clams energy where it is overactive. I began my studies in 1987, with the American Institute of Oriental Massage and Sensei David Champ. I have had the great privilege to continue my education with some nationally and internationally recognized teachers and practitioners of the Asian healing arts. I am certified by the American Oriental Bodywork Therapy Association and have been a member since 1992. The AOBTA has promoted and set the standards in the United States for Oriental Bodywork, which is the Third Branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 1989, the AOBTA defined Oriental Bodywork as such: "The treatment of the human body, including the electromagnetic or energetic field which surrounds, infuses and brings that body to life, by pressure and /or manipulation. The approach is based upon Traditional Oriental Medical principles for assessing and evaluating the energetic system and Traditional Oriental techniques and treatments strategies to primarily affect and balance the energetic system for the purpose of treating the maintenance and restoration of health." At The Essence Quality of Life Center, I have found an atmosphere remarkably supportive and honoring of each individuals journey of healing. It is my intention to share my gifts to assist or inspire each person I touch towards balance, peace and a better quality of life. It is along my own path of healing that I am part of this wonderful community.
THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE:
SHIATSU Receive a session of acupressure bodywork therapy. This Japanese healing art will center and balance your body, mind and spirit. Shiatsu can calm your chaotic energy or enliven your fatigued energy.
PEDIATRIC SHIATSU This is especially for children 12 and under. Shiatsu can provide a calming nurturing touch. Children respond remarkably well to the energy balancing of Shiatsu.
LA STONE THERAPY Enjoy this newly discovered therapy. Using smooth basalt river stones (also called Hot Rock Therapy), the stones are warmed and placed on key energy points along the body and dipped in oil then glided over muscles that relax with the penetrating warmth.
LA STONE CHAKRA SESSION For the most modest; stay dressed, and feel the penetrating heat of the stones on your chakra energy centers and in spinal layout patterns
EAR CANDLING Experience this soothing, gentle art used to cleanse the ear canal of wax build-up and accumulated toxins. Ear candling promotes a healthy atmosphere in the ears, sinus cavities and throat.
