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Shiatsu
Shiatsu (meaning ‘finger pressure’) is a hands-on therapy developed in Japan.
It’s characterized by its great simplicity; it is a technique to apply "pressure" perpendicularly to the body surface with fingers or palms without "kneading" and "tapping". The anatomically determined finger pressure points are pressed on the body surface to en
Shiatsu (meaning ‘finger pressure’) is a hands-on therapy developed in Japan.
It’s characterized by its great simplicity; it is a technique to apply "pressure" perpendicularly to the body surface with fingers or palms without "kneading" and "tapping". The anatomically determined finger pressure points are pressed on the body surface to enhance the body's natural healing power.
Underneath the uncomplicated movements is happening internally to the body like:
- It revitalizes your skin and activates the metabolism.
- It loosens stiffness and pain in muscles and removes fatigue substances to normalize them.
- It improves blood circulation, regulates the gastrointestinal tract, and helps to prevent various diseases.
- It regulates the functions of autonomic nerves, hormonal and digestive systems.
- It enhances your immune system,
- It reduces your mental / physical stress to prevent the risk of many illnesses.
etc…
In accordance with the philosophy of Mr. Tokujiro Namikoshi-sensei, the founder of Shiatsu therapy, Shiatsu is not only about applying pressure points, but also about an art form that can treat with compassion to enhance the natural healing power of the client and improve the health.
Kazumi Ohto (Kaz)
Kaz is a government-certified Physiotherapist in Japan and worked for three years in a hospital and a geriatric health services facility in Tokyo, Japan.
He trained at the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy in North Vancouver, B.C. and completed the 2200-hour Shiatsupractor® Diploma Program in 2006.
After graduation, he worked at the Japan
Kaz is a government-certified Physiotherapist in Japan and worked for three years in a hospital and a geriatric health services facility in Tokyo, Japan.
He trained at the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy in North Vancouver, B.C. and completed the 2200-hour Shiatsupractor® Diploma Program in 2006.
After graduation, he worked at the Japan Shiatsu Clinic as a Shiatsu therapist and supervisor for five years.
Kaz moved to Toronto and joined Otani Shiatsu Clinic as a Shiatsu therapist for 3 years. Now, he started Pacific Shiatsu in Victoria, B.C.
He is an active member of the Canadian Shiatsu Society of BC (CSSBC).
Akiko Ohto (Mia)
Akiko Ohto (Mia)
Mia trained at the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy in North Vancouver, B.C. and completed the 2200-hour Shiatsupractor® Diploma Program in 2006.
After graduation, she practiced Shiatsu at the Japan Shiatsu Clinic, and worked for the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy in Vancouver as a supervisor, instructor and administrator for five
Mia trained at the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy in North Vancouver, B.C. and completed the 2200-hour Shiatsupractor® Diploma Program in 2006.
After graduation, she practiced Shiatsu at the Japan Shiatsu Clinic, and worked for the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy in Vancouver as a supervisor, instructor and administrator for five years.
Mia moved to Toronto and joined Tokyo Shiatsu Clinic as a Shiatsu therapist for 3 years. Now, she started Pacific Shiatsu in Victoria, B.C.
She is an active member of the Canadian Shiatsu Society of BC (CSSBC).