Daniel Frankel Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
The modalities of treatment I use are outlined below. These are fully explained to and discussed with the client. No treatment is performed without the client's consent.
Shiatsu:
A form of body work performed traditionally with
patient fully clothed or covered with a sheet. Various techniques are employed and chosen as
appropriate. Treatments may use many parts of the body including hands,
fingers, forearms, elbows, knees and feet. Shiatsu is a meridian
(energetic pathways of the body) based therapy. Based on the principles of TCM
(Traditional Chinese Medicine), shiatsu encourages energetic and blood circulation
throughout the body to aid in maintaining health.
Moxibustion (moxa):
A technique where the herb “Mugwort” is burnt on the skin to produce a
therapeutic effect. Moxa can burn quickly and produce a large amount of
smoke. Moxa can often leave a temporary slight yellow residue on the
skin.
Cupping:
A technique using glass cups that have been applied to the skin using heat
(fire) to produce a strong suction effect. The skin will raise and often
be discoloured and/or bruised, this is a normal response that may last over a
week. In this technique oil is applied onto the skin.
Also used
are Korean cups which do not involve fire at all since the suction is created
by a pump.
Acupressure:
similar to acupuncture only using finger pressure, as apposed to needles, on
pressure point along the body.
Gua Sha (scraping or spooning):
A technique where a tool such as a spoon or coin is used to scrape the skin
after oil has been applied. This technique may leave discoloration and/or
bruising on the treated area; this is normal and may last over a week.
Japanese Needling: This is
where needles are used on specific points along the
body. ( none insertive option available) Please do not confuse this with Chinese acupuncture, which is recognised
by the Chinese Acupuncture Board. Japanese Needling is a modality in itself.
Please Wear pants and loose comfortable clothing
