Orleans Chinese Acupressure Therapy

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that involves applying pressure

to certain meridian points on the body to relieve pain. The human body has fourteen

"meridians" that carry energy throughout the body.

 

These meridians start at the fingertips, connect to the brain, and then

connect to the organ associated with the specific meridian.

Acupuncture and Acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture uses needles,

while Acupressure uses the gentle but firm pressure of hands.

There is a massive amount of scientific data that demonstrates why and

how acupuncture is effective. Acupressure is the most effective method for

self-treatment of tension-related ailments by using the power and sensitivity

of the human hand. Acupressure deals with all the aspects of a person as a whole: body,

 emotions, mind, and spirit as one, not as separate parts.

It relaxes muscular tension and balances the vital life forces of the body.

 

No needles, Acupressure uses Fingers

Acupressure uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate

 the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they

release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life

force to aid healing.

 

 

 

Acupressure Benefits

 

Acupressure can be effective in helping relieve headaches, eyestrain, sinus problems,

neck pain, backaches, arthritis, muscle aches, and tension due to stress.

There are also great advantages to using Acupressure as a way to balance the body

and maintain good health. The healing touch of acupressure reduces tension,

increases circulation, and enables the body to relax deeply. By relieving stress,

 acupressure strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness.

 

 

Acupressure focuses on relieving pain and discomfort as well as on responding

to tension before it develops into a "disease," that is, before the constrictions and

imbalances can do further damage. This treatment involves stimulating the vital-energy

points along the meridians on our body to effect maximum energy flow.

 

 

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are over 800 vital energy points

along the meridians that run from the head down to the heels, especially along either side

of the spinal column. (The meridians connect the interior and exterior of the body).

Western scientists have shown that many of these points are located at key crossways

of the autonomic nervous system. This may explain in part why they can affect pain

 that the patient experiences in a part of the body far from where the pressure is applied.

 

 

 

It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage,

to help clear away toxic substances in our body.

 

Acupressure Benefits

• Relieve stress and tension

• Relax mind and body

• Increase blood circulation

• Aid in the removal of toxic wastes

• Relief from head, neck and shoulder aches

• Promote the healing of injuries Increase energy levels

• Increase overall feeling of well-being

• Decreasing labor pains