Yoko OharaBSc acupuncture
MBAcC (registered member of the British Acupuncture Council)
Diploma shiatsu
Diploma tuina
ITEC nutrition
Yoko
Ohara has been practicing shiatsu since she graduated from European
Shiatsu School in 2002 and still loves bodywork. Both receiving and
learning bodywork have helped her feel more relaxed, grounded and
focused, and made her realise how closely mind and body are connected.
Now
she also practice Acupuncture and Tuina, having graduated from London
College of Traditional Acupuncture. What she loves about traditional
Chinese medicine, which Acupuncture, Shiatsu and Tuina are all based
on, is its holistic approach; it treats the person as a whole rather
than disease, and the cause of disease rather than its symptoms.
Chinese
medicine draws on the keen observations of nature and human beings.
Based on Daoism, it views the human body as microcosm of nature subject
to continuous seasonal changes. As a practitioner, therefore, one needs
to take into account the client's physical, mental and emotional
aspects including his/her diet and lifestyle.
To tailor her
treatment to your needs, she often incorporates Shiatsu/Tuina into
Acupuncture and may use additional techniques: Moxibustion (to warm
Acupuncture points to stimulate circulation), Gua Sha (scraping or
spooning technique) and cupping, but she always discuss what would be
more appropriate for you beforehand.
Although there are
different styles of Shiatsu and Tuina, she applies Yoga like stretches
or other manipulative techniques as well as deep pressure on pressure
points with fingers, palms, forearms, or elbows in order to release any
physical or emotional tension/pain, and help you become more aware of
your own body and improve your posture. Generally speaking, Shiatsu is
deeply relaxing and calming and Tuina is more invigorating. You remain
fully clothed during massage (unless you also have Acupuncture).
Yoko
is particularly interested in treating menstrual/fertility problems,
menopausal symptoms and pregnancy induced conditions. Over the years
she has also treated many musculo-skeletal problems and stress related
conditions with Shiatsu. Both Shiatsu and Tuina are also beneficial for
those who play sports regularly.
For bookings please call 020 7837 1172
or in person at reception: 58 - 60 Marchmont Street
London WC1N 1AB
email info@londonmassagetherapycentre.com for enquiries.
All bookings are subject to a 24 hour cancellation policy
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