Migraine Help Pt. 2

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After seeing your physician and ruling out other pathologies, shiatsu may be able to help.  Shiatsu bodywork  feels good and will help you to feel more relaxed, calm– yet energized.  My clients tell me the effects unfold over several days.

As mentioned in the previous article, generally the liver meridian (energy channel) needs balancing and support to flow smoothly.  There are several specific points that would be treated with palm and thumb gentle pressure.  Several are on the feet, including  Liver #3, Spleen #6 & Bladder #64.  This would be part of deeply relaxing foot massage and part of the overall treatment.  During a “successful shiatsu” the client feels deeply nurtured and falls into a sleep like state.  This can only happen with a skilled therapist and a client who is able to let go and just be.  That means dropping out of thinking mind and worry.  It’s natural that that may not happen at the first session. 
A shiatsu practitioner doesn’t just press a few points by rote, but balances the overall flow of energy in the system. This takes skill- not everyone can feel the subtle flows of energy, that is very important. Treating the whole body and encouraging internal harmony is akin to fertilizing a plant, and providing it with sun and water.  The actual growth is then assured.  In the same way our body naturally seeks to maintain balance-if we can remove the impediments and provide support, it can happen.