“THE PROFESSIONALIZATION PATH OF THE SHIATSU OPERATOR: WHAT OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITY HOUSES?”
Conference “Shiatsu in Integrated Medicine, current experiences and future perspectives”. Friday 16 June 2023 – Giorgio Cini Foundation – Venezia (Italy) – Excerpt of some proceedings of the Conference. PROF. MARCO INGROSSO Director of the Paracelso Laboratory of the University of Ferrara(Italy) “THE PROFESSIONALIZATION PATH OF THE SHIATSU OPERATOR: WHAT OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITY HOUSES?” Good […]
Stomach and intestinal pain
Stomach and intestinal pain The stomach and intestines are the center of our well-being. The transformation of food begins in the stomach which, if it does not present certain nutritional qualities, digestibility and good assimilation, initially creates problems for the entire digestive process. The nutritional theme is very broad and complex and we will not […]
Fighting Alzheimer’s with Shiatsu.
Fighting Alzheimer’s with Shiatsu Experiences relating to collaborative projects between Shiatsu operators and medical facilities located in assisted living facilities and sheltered homes are multiplying. We take as an example the working group of Polaris Shiatsu Institute® in Roma(Italia), in the Villa Sabrina Protected Residence in Terni(Italia), in the Villa Romani Retirement Home in […]
Anxiety, stress and insomnia
Anxiety, stress and insomnia Through acupressure, Shiatsu and Jin Shin Do® act on the neuronal network of the nervous system, stimulating the production of chemical mediators such as endorphins and serotonin. Endorphins in particular are natural analgesics useful for relieving pain and generating a pleasant feeling of well-being, helping to reduce stress. Serotonin allows for […]
Health in old age
Health in old age In the third phase of our life, it becomes essential to learn to adopt a positive mental attitude towards life. Psychologically, the elderly person easily becomes depressed and ages poorly, because their time horizon is made up of people around them who age, get sick and die. With our lifestyle, we […]
How to solve stiff neck?
How to solve stiff neck? Man expresses himself through facial expressions. The face and neck have many muscles, which are frequently used to express our emotions and feelings. For this reason, many tensions can develop. When tension occurs constantly, contractures also called “Armor Rings” are created around the face and neck. They […]
What is Foot Reflexology?
What is Foot Reflexology? Origins and evolution: One of the oldest testimonies dates back to 2330 BC. , with a painting found in the Egyptian pyramid of Saqqara, with the representation of two people performing a reflexology massage. There are other testimonies coming from the Mayan civilisation, from the American Indians and from ancient China. […]
What is Jin Shin Do® ?
What is Jin Shin Do® ? Origins and evolution Jin Shin Do® means “The Way of the Compassionate Spirit”. In the Japanese language “Jin” = understanding, benevolence, compassion (understood with the Western term of empathy); “Shin”=spirit, mind, inner part; “Do” = way, movement, change, path: similar to the Chinese meaning of Tao. It is a […]
What is shiatsu
Shiatsu, a term derived from the Japanese words “shi” (finger) and “atsu” (pressure), is an acupressure technique on the body that uses pressure from the fingers, as well as the palms of the hands, elbows and even the knees and feet, to stimulate the body’s energy pathways called “meridians”. Rooted in ancient Japanese traditions and […]