With the impending arrival of spring, many people turn to thoughts of a thorough annual housecleaning, but even more beneficial would be a springtime inner cleansing. Shiatsu is a form of Japanese massage that uses rhythmic finger pressure on various parts of the body to restore health and promote a calm well-being. Here’s a quick guide to shiatsu massages and how they can be beneficial to you.

A Progressive Detoxification

Through routine shiatsu massages, you’ll gradually release blockages and buildups of toxins that have stored in your body throughout the winter. Your therapist will identify an area where they sense a blockage and work it out by applying pressure with their fingers, hands, and elbows. This rids the body of toxins and encourages better energy flow, allowing you to feel more balanced and centered.

An Ideal Complement to Healthy Eating

Springtime allows people to start infusing their diets with fresh foods that have come back in season. Shiatsu is an excellent supplement to healthy eating and a way to further your springtime health regimen. A combination of quality, seasonal foods and rejuvenating treatments will boost your energy and leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.

A New Habit

To continue feeling revitalized all year, aim to make your shiatsu sessions a regular part of your self-care routine. Your massage therapist will talk with you before each treatment to see how you're feeling, learn about any concerns you may be having, and customize the massage to best address those issues.

Treat yourself to an inner cleaning this Spring by scheduling a shiatsu massage at Aisen Chiryo Doin in Honolulu, HI. For over 40 years, this therapy center has offered quality treatments to clients from around the world. In addition to providing targeted shiatsu therapy, this local business also offers shiatsu classes and is also a partner with the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine. Send a message online to schedule an appointment, or call (808) 596-7354 to inquire about enrollment.