Custom Therapy

Therapies are a combination of Shiatsu, moxibustion, teishin, and guided Sotai, applied as needed. In addition, I may prescribe herbs, which I stock, and exercise sets, which I teach. Therapy is performed clothed on a somatic table, so please wear yoga-type clothes for ease of positioning and stretching. For definitions, read the sections below.


Pricing

Having options is wonderful, and I give you options to fit your schedule, budget and goals. The standard therapy is 60 minutes, and is the best way to start. In addition, each exercise set takes 60 minutes to learn even though each only takes 10 minutes to perform. 30 minutes is appropriate for some follow up therapies, when time and cost are issues and a higher frequency is desired; for children, who respond wonderfully to Shiatsu; for therapies focusing on moxibustion or Kampo reassessment; and for TeleHealth consultations. Finally, if you really want to go “deep," 90 minutes is for you.

30 minutes, $50

60 minutes, $100

90 minutes, $150

If you require therapy at your location rather than my clinic, I may be able to accommodate. There will be a 90 minute therapy charge plus a $30 flat fee plus $1 per mile roundtrip from the clinic.

In TeleHealth sessions I perform an assessment, counsel you on Base4Health©, and coach you through appropriate self-therapy and/or arrive at a prescription for herbs. Base4Health© is nutrition, exercise, sleep and meditation. The self-therapies include self-acupressure, self-moxibustion and Meridian Stretches. Please text me to get the process started and I will walk you through each step.

The pricing for herbal formulas is $40 for a two-week supply of packets from Honso or $30 for a two-week supply in a bottle from Sun Ten. These are high quality granules manufactured under strict medical manufacturing processes in Japan and Taiwan. Precise diagnosis and safety are my focus.

Please note that there is a cancelation fee of 1/2 the charge for the scheduled therapy when less than 24 hours notice is given.




Bodywork

Shiatsu

Pressure is applied along the Meridians of the body to balance Ki (Vital Energy) and encourage its flow. Stretches are also performed. At the end of a therapy clients typically report feeling free of pain, “open," relaxed, energized, and “at peace.”


Moxibustion

Moxibustion therapy is the burning of the herb mugwort over acupoints. Doing so injects Heat and Ki into the acupoints, surrounding areas and associated meridians, encouraging shifts in Ki, enhancing blood flow, increasing white and red blood cell production, and stimulating healing. There are two types of moxibustion therapy, indirect and direct. Indirect involves burning the herb above the skin, while direct involves burning the herb on the skin. Indirect is not as powerful as direct, but conventional direct can result in blistering and scarring. I practice direct, but in an unconventional way that does not result in such trauma. I learned this special method from Junji Mizutani, and it’s a most beautiful art.


Teishin

A teishin is a metal tool designed for stimulating acupoints. Think of it as non-insertive acupuncture. I typically use a teishin for acupoint therapy when the focus of a shorter session has been on Kampo diagnosis and there is time left for bodywork.




Movement

Stagnation causes pain, and eventually leads to dysfunction and disease. While bodywork and Kampo help to get things flowing again, movement is the consistent "go to" at home. Daily exercise, done mindfully, is a great force in keeping you healthy.


Meridian Exercises

Meridian Exercises, arising from Zen Shiatsu and also known as Meridian Stretches, Makko Ho or Zen Imagery Exercises, are yoga-like exercises that open the body and encourage the flow of Ki. There are 52 exercises in total, but I’ve found it sufficient for most clients to learn a basic set of ten, with profound results coming from daily practice.


Sotai

Sotai is a system of exercise developed by Keizo Hashimoto, a Western-trained Japanese medical doctor well-versed in traditional Japanese medicine. Sotai exercises move you away from pain and into alignment. The movements are very effective in addressing joint injuries and the pain and disfunction arising from improper bodily alignments.


Five Tibetans

The Five Tibetans, also known as the Five Tibetan Rites, is a set of five active yoga exercises that stretch and strengthen your muscles, provide cardiovascular conditioning, and open the Chakras. This set is for those with little strength training experience or for those looking for a quick exercise routine to fit into their day.


Kigong

Two moves of Kigong (Qigong), Lifting the Sky and Carrying the Moon, both from the Shaolin Eighteen Lohan Hands set, help you become sensitive to your Ki, grow it, and make it flow. Very healing.




Herbs

Japanese herbal medicine (Kampo) has a rich history of over 2,500 years. The formulas have had great empirical success and have been proven through Western research to be highly effective in addressing specific diseases. Granules are combined with hot water and drunk as a tea three times per day until symptoms are alleviated. When illness is stubborn and deep rooted, Kampo, in combination with bodywork, is often the answer.



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