2. Body and mind in balance
Everyone experiences stress or tension at one time or ano-
ther. Most people are perfectly capable of coping, thanks to
their natural adaptability. Even under difficult circumstances,
many people still manage to function quite well. However,
if the balance between body and mind is disrupted for too
long or too severely, various symptoms may arise. These
symptoms may be physical, such as back pain, stiffness
in the neck and shoulders, insomnia, fatigue or chronic
headaches, but continuous tension may also lead to
depression and mood swings.
Shiatsu, Seiki Soho and Hot Stone massage can help to enhance our self-
healing power, allowing body and mind to recover from physical and/or emo-
tional ailments. For people who have had stress-related symptoms before,
the treatments can help prevent recurrence of these symptoms.
Most insurance companies
cover Shiatsu therapy.
Help to enhance our self-
healing power, allowing body
and mind to recover .
3. Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a holistic therapy that is part of a Japanese
lifestyle and philosophy in which nutrition, breathing
techniques and exercises are considered very impor-
tant. Shiatsu makes people aware of the correlation
between their health and their way of life. The focus of
a treatment is on the human being and their life energy,
known as ‘Ki’ in Japanese. Massaging pressure points,
rotating joints and stretching encourage deep relaxa-
tion, allowing the life energy to flow freely. As tensions
flow away, the balance between body and mind will be
restored.
What does shiatsu do?
Shiatsu improves the blood circulation
and fluid balance. The treatments en-
The focus of a hance the client’s basic condition,
which will ease or even dispel
treatment is on the symptoms. Shiatsu has a healing
effect and helps people adjust to
human being and major lifestyle changes. After an
accident or trauma, the treatments
their life energy. will help stimulate recovery.
4. Seiki Soho
People who are used to demanding a lot from their Seiki Soho helps people improve their physical,
bodies, such as dancers or actors, learn how to achieve emotional, mental and spiritual health. This form
deep relaxation, resulting in a greater ability to concen- of life energy guidance was developed by Sensei
trate. The same applies to hyperactive children who Akinobu Kishi, a former Shiatsu practitioner from
have trouble dealing with stimuli. For professional athletes Japan. He uses a minimum of Zen techniques to
the therapy has a calming, soothing effect on body and achieve a maximum of effect.
mind. The strain that builds up prior to a competition is
easier to handle, helping to improve an athlete’s focus The Seiki practitioner uses intuition and touch to help
before and during a competition. A Shiatsu treatment the client sense blockages within the body. There
after the competition encourages deep relaxation, are no exercises or instructions involved. Seiki is not
clearing body and mind to prepare for the next challenge. directive or stimulative; the prac-
titioner merely serves as a guide
Affiliations | Member of Iokai Shiatsutherapeuten Vereniging in supporting the self-healing
(V.I.S./Dutch Association of Iokai Shiatsu Practitioners) - Member of
capacity of the body. A treat-
Stichting Register Beroepsbeoefenaren Natuurlijke Gezondheidszorg
(SRBAG/Dutch Organization of Natural Medicine Practitioners)
ment starts with deep relaxation,
allowing the body to develop a
heightened sensitivity to block-
Deep relaxation allowes the ages. Seiki Soho teaches people
the ability to release these
body to develop a heightened blockages themselves, allowing
them to reconnect with their
own energy.
sensitivity to blockages.
5. Hot Stone massage
A Hot Stone massage is an intense massage using stro-
king movements combined with warm oil and the gentle
pressure of heated stones. The warmth of the stones
deeply penetrates the skin, creating a feeling of well-being
and relaxation.
A Hot Stone massage:
stimulates the lymphatic system
reduces muscular tension
timulates the blood circulation and the discharge
s
of toxins
trengthens the connective tissue, causing a reduction
s
of cellulite
brings about deep relaxation, both physical and emotional
calms the mind
The warmth of the stones deeply
penetrates the skin, creating a feeling
of well-being and relaxation.
6. Shiatsu praktijk
Joy Farmer
Design: www.mstudioos.nl | Photography: www.jensschneider.com
An appointment for a Shiatsu, Hot Stone or Seiki
treatment can be made by telephone or e-mail.
Please note, that if you need to cancel an appoint-
ment you must give 24 hours notice, otherwise you
will still be charged for the treatment. Please visit the
website for additional information and prices.
Korte Kleverlaan 89
2061 ED Bloemendaal
(+31) 06 - 5058 6730
iokai@shiatsu-joyfarmer.com
Vereniging voor Iokai Shiatsutherapeuten www.shiatsu-joyfarmer.com
