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