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Shiatsu
Shiatsu, a gentle yet powerful form of bodywork, is deeply rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a holistic therapy that marries the healing power of touch with the profound insights of TCM to promote emotional and physical balance. Shiatsu stands out for its ability to diminish stress, ease tension, and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, guiding you towards a state of relaxation and serenity.
The journey to wellness through Shiatsu is highly personalized, recognizing that each individual's needs and lifestyles are unique. Therefore, a regular Shiatsu regimen is tailored to support your well-being and enhance your vitality, with the frequency of sessions adapted to your personal circumstances. Whether it's the soothing calm needed from a single session or the sustained energy and balance from more frequent visits, Shiatsu therapy is flexible to meet your specific requirements.
The outcomes of a Shiatsu session can vary widely, aimed at either rejuvenating the body and mind or providing a tranquil, restorative experience. Some sessions are designed to be stimulating and invigorating, awakening your body's energy, while others may focus on creating a calm and sedative effect, addressing both preventive and therapeutic needs. This adaptability makes Shiatsu a versatile and effective approach to maintaining health and harmony.
Shiatsu, a gentle yet powerful form of bodywork, is deeply rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a holistic therapy that marries the healing power of touch with the profound insights of TCM to promote emotional and physical balance. Shiatsu stands out for its ability to diminish stress, ease tension, and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, guiding you towards a state of relaxation and serenity.
The journey to wellness through Shiatsu is highly personalized, recognizing that each individual's needs and lifestyles are unique. Therefore, a regular Shiatsu regimen is tailored to support your well-being and enhance your vitality, with the frequency of sessions adapted to your personal circumstances. Whether it's the soothing calm needed from a single session or the sustained energy and balance from more frequent visits, Shiatsu therapy is flexible to meet your specific requirements.
The outcomes of a Shiatsu session can vary widely, aimed at either rejuvenating the body and mind or providing a tranquil, restorative experience. Some sessions are designed to be stimulating and invigorating, awakening your body's energy, while others may focus on creating a calm and sedative effect, addressing both preventive and therapeutic needs. This adaptability makes Shiatsu a versatile and effective approach to maintaining health and harmony.
Shiatsu is a nurturing method of touch
Aromatherapy On Point
"Aromatherapy On Point" intertwines the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine with the transformative power of aromatherapy, creating a holistic modality that speaks directly to the body, mind, and spirit. This approach leverages the profound sensory impact of essential oils, which begins the moment they come into contact with our senses. It's not just about the fragrance; it's about the oils' unique ability to resonate with our Qi, the vital life force that flows through every part of our being.
By carefully selecting essential oils that align with the principles of Chinese Medicine, "Aromatherapy On Point" achieves a synergistic effect that goes beyond mere relaxation or mood enhancement. This method harnesses the therapeutic qualities of essential oils to balance and harmonize the Qi, addressing imbalances that can lead to physical, emotional, or spiritual disharmony.
The practice is rooted in the understanding that our well-being is influenced by the dynamic balance of our internal energy. Through the targeted application of aromatherapy within this context, it offers a nuanced and deeply effective way to support health and wellness, catering to the individual needs of each person. Whether it's calming the mind, invigorating the body, or uplifting the spirit, "Aromatherapy On Point" provides a tailored experience that nurtures holistic healing and vibrant health.
"Aromatherapy On Point" intertwines the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine with the transformative power of aromatherapy, creating a holistic modality that speaks directly to the body, mind, and spirit. This approach leverages the profound sensory impact of essential oils, which begins the moment they come into contact with our senses. It's not just about the fragrance; it's about the oils' unique ability to resonate with our Qi, the vital life force that flows through every part of our being.
By carefully selecting essential oils that align with the principles of Chinese Medicine, "Aromatherapy On Point" achieves a synergistic effect that goes beyond mere relaxation or mood enhancement. This method harnesses the therapeutic qualities of essential oils to balance and harmonize the Qi, addressing imbalances that can lead to physical, emotional, or spiritual disharmony.
The practice is rooted in the understanding that our well-being is influenced by the dynamic balance of our internal energy. Through the targeted application of aromatherapy within this context, it offers a nuanced and deeply effective way to support health and wellness, catering to the individual needs of each person. Whether it's calming the mind, invigorating the body, or uplifting the spirit, "Aromatherapy On Point" provides a tailored experience that nurtures holistic healing and vibrant health.
Here's my phylosophy:
taking a holistic approach to supporting the whole person.
Shiatsu combines the benefits of Chinese Medicine, the deep relaxation of Yoga and the nurturing effect of Massage all in one session.
~ Shiatsu ~
Shiatsu is a gentle and nurturing form of touch, a simple yet sophisticated healing art, that, like acupuncture, is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles of diagnosis and treatment.
The session is received with clothes on, and it's about helping the body to gain it's strength back by applying pressure on the meridian and points that are used in acupuncture.
The session lasts about an hour, it's very relaxing and pressure varies according to each situation and each client.
It's not painful, although sometimes it might reveal pain.
BENEFITS OF RECEIVING A SHIATSU SESSION
Although a regular maintenance program of shiatsu is an excellent way to maintain wellness and improve vitality, the schedule will vary for each person.
Every person is different, their lifestyle, their stress level so one person may benefit by just one visit a month, another may require more sessions on a more regular basis.
Depending on the goal of the session the effects may be stimulating and invigorating or calming and sedative or both preventative and remedial.
Whatever the ailment the benefits are astounding, with little to no side effects, while enjoying a calming and restorative session.
To schedule your appointment:
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Evanston:
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday in Palatine:
The session is received with clothes on, and it's about helping the body to gain it's strength back by applying pressure on the meridian and points that are used in acupuncture.
The session lasts about an hour, it's very relaxing and pressure varies according to each situation and each client.
It's not painful, although sometimes it might reveal pain.
BENEFITS OF RECEIVING A SHIATSU SESSION
- Shiatsu can help relieve constipation
- Shiatsu can work the tension and spasms out of the muscles
- Shiatsu helps with migraines
- Shiatsu is also a non-invasive therapy that helps reduce stress, tension, anxiety and depression by leaving you relaxed and calm.
- Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammation of the body’s tissue and attacks the linings of the joints. Shiatsu helps to limber muscles, gives muscles nutrition by improved circulation and also helps reduce muscular pain.
- Helps stimulate circulation in capillaries of the skin’s soft tissues.
- Shiatsu helps alleviating menstrual cramps.
- Shiatsu benefits the digestive system by allowing food to digest more easily and aides in waste elimination.
- Helps those who suffer from fatigue and weakness by restoring and maintaining the body’s energy.
Although a regular maintenance program of shiatsu is an excellent way to maintain wellness and improve vitality, the schedule will vary for each person.
Every person is different, their lifestyle, their stress level so one person may benefit by just one visit a month, another may require more sessions on a more regular basis.
Depending on the goal of the session the effects may be stimulating and invigorating or calming and sedative or both preventative and remedial.
Whatever the ailment the benefits are astounding, with little to no side effects, while enjoying a calming and restorative session.
To schedule your appointment:
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Evanston:
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday in Palatine:
~ Aroma Acupoint Therapy ™ ~
with Certified Organic and Artisan Essential Oils
Aroma Acupoint Therapy, or AAT, is a gentle, completely safe and yet profoundly effective treatment modality that utilizes the energetic potential locked within pure essential oils.
Treatment involves placing particular oils on specific acupoints or reflex zones on the body in order to trigger energetic changes in the individual that will bring her back to a state of balance.
Aroma Acupoint Therapy works on the basis of mutual resonance through the systematic and intentional combination of essential oils and acupoints, resulting in a more significant clinical effect than using either of these treatment methods alone.
HOW DOES AROMA ACUPOINT THERAPY WORK?
The basic premise is that essential oils, being energetically just as active as acupuncture points, have the ability to stimulate the points in a similar way as needles. However, the difference between them lies in the fact that unlike acupuncture needles, essential oils are also able to provide a content of information to the point that will suggest a particular type of therapeutic action.
THE TREATMENT SEQUENCE
Aroma Acupoint treatment consists of just one or two drops of an essential oil being lightly applied to the acupoint with a finger or cotton swab and held in place for a short amount of time.
The practitioner will select one or more treatment sequences or patterns that typically involve activating between three and eight points. In the context of bodywork, this may be followed and/or introduced by massage, deep tissue work, etc. (...)
Although Aroma Acupoint Therapy lends itself beautifully to being used alongside these other types of treatment, it does not rely on these for its effectiveness and successfully stands alone as a method of treatment.
The practitioner will choose to perform one or more treatment sequence per session.
(From an article written by Peter Holmes and Tiffany Carole Pollard)
Treatment involves placing particular oils on specific acupoints or reflex zones on the body in order to trigger energetic changes in the individual that will bring her back to a state of balance.
Aroma Acupoint Therapy works on the basis of mutual resonance through the systematic and intentional combination of essential oils and acupoints, resulting in a more significant clinical effect than using either of these treatment methods alone.
HOW DOES AROMA ACUPOINT THERAPY WORK?
The basic premise is that essential oils, being energetically just as active as acupuncture points, have the ability to stimulate the points in a similar way as needles. However, the difference between them lies in the fact that unlike acupuncture needles, essential oils are also able to provide a content of information to the point that will suggest a particular type of therapeutic action.
THE TREATMENT SEQUENCE
Aroma Acupoint treatment consists of just one or two drops of an essential oil being lightly applied to the acupoint with a finger or cotton swab and held in place for a short amount of time.
The practitioner will select one or more treatment sequences or patterns that typically involve activating between three and eight points. In the context of bodywork, this may be followed and/or introduced by massage, deep tissue work, etc. (...)
Although Aroma Acupoint Therapy lends itself beautifully to being used alongside these other types of treatment, it does not rely on these for its effectiveness and successfully stands alone as a method of treatment.
The practitioner will choose to perform one or more treatment sequence per session.
(From an article written by Peter Holmes and Tiffany Carole Pollard)
Health Coaching
The purpose of coaching sessions is to listen to and support you with your main health goals.
Relationships, exercise, career, and spirituality are just as important to your health as the food you eat. Health Coaches understand this and take a holistic approach to supporting the whole person.
As Holistic Health Coach my role is the one of a supportive mentor that helps you feel your best through food & lifestyle changes by tailoring individualized wellness programs to meet your needs.
During our sessions we will determine what goals you want to achieve and formulate attainable action plans. I will support you by providing guidance, encouragement, and holding you accountable to your word. Since most of this program occurs outside of our sessions, namely your everyday life, the results are really up to you.
Relationships, exercise, career, and spirituality are just as important to your health as the food you eat. Health Coaches understand this and take a holistic approach to supporting the whole person.
As Holistic Health Coach my role is the one of a supportive mentor that helps you feel your best through food & lifestyle changes by tailoring individualized wellness programs to meet your needs.
During our sessions we will determine what goals you want to achieve and formulate attainable action plans. I will support you by providing guidance, encouragement, and holding you accountable to your word. Since most of this program occurs outside of our sessions, namely your everyday life, the results are really up to you.
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Green & Organic Lifestyle
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How do you know who to trust with your health and well-being? How can you tell whether your personal care products contain chemicals that could harm you or your children?
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