Originating in ancient China, acupressure has been used for thousands of years to promote health and relaxation, as well as to prevent and treat disease. Now, this popular holistic treatment is available in Winnipeg. Massage therapy with acupressure is an extremely effective holistic treatment that delivers total body rejuvenation while promoting health and well-being. Like other holistic therapies, acupressure works with your body to enable the immune system to work in the full capacity it was meant to – promoting true health rather that temporary relief.
Acupressure works in the same way as acupuncture, yet uses touch instead of needles. Ancient Chinese healers believed that applying pressure to certain points on the body helped to restore the flow of Chi – the vital life force that flows through our body. When the flow of Chi is restricted, due to injury, infections, or toxins, the body and spirit becomes out of balance, resulting in illness and pain. When pressure is applied to certain points in the body, the stimulation of the nerves allows for the flow of Chi to be restored, bringing balance and health.
Today, medical research shows that the application of pressure through acupressure is an effective way to jump-start the body’s natural healing process. The firm pressure applied during treatment signals the brain that the body has received an injury; the brain responds by increasing blood flow and releasing endorphins to the area – and to other parts of the body that are connected to that nerve pathway – which starts the body’s own healing capabilities.
Acupressure has been used world wide to treat many disorders, such as:
Acupressure is a safe and effective treatment for a variety of ailments. As with any medical treatment, it is very important to inform your therapist of all medical conditions, especially pregnancy (stimulation of certain acupressure points can induce labor), rheumatoid arthritis, or cancerous tumors. While most clients feel improvement after one session, additional treatments may be necessary to maintain health management of chronic conditions.
There are many different acupressure techniques available. The acupressure therapist at our Winnipeg massage therapy clinic has been personally trained in an acupressure technique from Thailand that is based on specific recipes that are individualized for unique conditions, ensuring maximum health benefits in a calming and relaxing environment.