Acupressure is literally
a hands on approach to full balance of body, mind, and spirit. Acupressure melds Traditional Chinese
Medicine with soft tissue techniques. The
application of acupressure is a systematic approach. A session starts and ends with a discussion
where observations, communication, palpation, pulse and tongue reading are done
to get an overall view of disharmonies in, and adjustments to, the system. Through this time, we are able to create a
plan or intention for this session and beyond.
REASON #1- Acupressure
is so much more than just massage!
Acupressure addresses the
whole body, the mind, and ones’ spirit.
Great change, deep change, permanent change is attained through this
therapy. Acupressure can let one experience
balance or homeostasis within the whole system; muscle tissue, joints, fluids,
blood, internal organs, as well as emotions.
Acupressure has at
least 108 physical points where finger pressure can access Qi channels, which
is essentially the energy that ‘runs’ the body. There are a multitude of
techniques applied for release, and you don’t need to know what all these are
to receive a powerful session!! Some of
these techniques are: Reflexology, Deep Tissue, Tuina, Chu-a-ca, and Chi Ne
Tsang, Tonal Healing Sounds, and Fire Cupping. Application of traditional Chinese medicine theories
to acupressure are numerous; 5 Element Theory, Yin/Yang, Zeng-Fu, Ko-Cycle to
name a few. Your Therapist should have great knowledge of all of
these techniques and theories, plus the ability to put the plan/intention into
action and smooth/correct the flow of Qi.
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Reason #2- Keep Training
Acupressure allows the
client to maintain a sense of wholeness while disruptions are balanced. For a very significant or long term injury, acupressure
is often best utilized through multiple sessions. Think of an onion which has
many layers between the skin to the center.
An acupressure session will peel back a few layers of disharmony and
rebalance the core in the process, as opposed to chopping right down to the
core, which will not rebalance the core.
By using acupressure in this way, we are able to still function with
strength. This application is extremely beneficial
to athletes. Immediately after an
acupressure session, the athlete is still able to work and utilize the strength
built through physical training; however, the athlete is instantly more balanced
and able to perform in his/her renewed state.
Reason
#3- An Acupressurist devotes many hours to study
There is so much more
power utilized in an acupressure session when the therapist practices the study
of Qi. Yoga, Qi Gong, and Healing Tao meditations
are a way to feed and balance ones whole self.
These meditations offer maximum physical and spiritual protections. When
your therapist applies this knowledge within the session … great shifts and
changes happen. In the Chinese Qi Gong
Massage Manual, Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming states, “The correct definition of Qi Gong
is any training or study dealing with Qi which takes a long time and a lot of
effort.” This type of dedication and
effort will always flow into your healing session and provide a deeper and more
complete healing.
About the author: Elizabeth A Cinney offers her clients a unique perspective by being an equestrian, a horse owner, and she has been providing acupressure for horses and people since 1998. Elizabeth devotes time to yoga, meditation, and Qi Gong to better serve herself and her clients. She has offices in Westlake Village and Moorpark, California at Whole Frog Wellness Centers.
Elizabeth’s acupressure
sessions are tailored to each individual client in point selection, technique,
pressure, and desired experience. Sessions
include an integration of Therapeutic and Transformational Techniques, Tongue
and Pulse analysis, Fire Cupping, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Guasha,
Moxabustion, Jin Shin Chelation (Chakra Balancing), and/or Chi Ne Tsang
(Emotional Release/Internal Organ Massage).
Elizabeth’s forte is working with horse and rider combinations to increase overall partnership functionality, cohesion and longevity, compassionately guiding each body’s recovery to long lasting health. She serves Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara, California counties with Equine Acupressure Sessions. An expansion of services into Upstate New York and Wellington, Florida are in manifestation for 2019.
