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Stimulating well-being

Originating in Japan, the technique of Thaï Shiatsu aims at re-establishing the balance between mental, physical and emotional energy. Performed on a futon, this very stimulating massage is carried out with slow and sustained pressure along the acupuncture meridians and is accompanied by stretching the muscles and moving the limbs. Beyond a significant loosening up of the muscles, Thaï Shiatsu thus makes better joint tone possible, and leads to deep relaxation and an improvement in the body's natural defences.

Thaï shiatsu has been recognised by the European Parliament as one of eight non-conventional medical treatments worthy of interest. (Collins-Lannoye Report of 29/05/1997-Brussels).

From a historical point of view, this type of massage is part of the medical techniques recognised in Japan for more than 50 years. Thus it is based on the knowledge acquired from acupuncture, but it is performed without needles. In practical terms: it consists of carrying out pressure and release motions on the energy points of the body with the objective of clearing up blockages of energy while reducing the accumulated tension of everyday life.

The practitioner thus does not work on one problem in particular, but rather on a set of points. While facilitating the circulation of the energy contained in the body, it can help with the more rapid relief of disorders.

Please note: Thaï Shiatsu is a massage that is done in a stimulating way. If a major problem is being dealt with, the massage could be a little painful.