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Oriental WK4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the word "SHIATSU" translate to mean? | Finger Pressure |
| Define Ki : | Vital Energy |
| Define Tsubo : | Points where Ki comes to the surface of the body. (pressure pts, trigger pts, or acupoints) located on the meridian. |
| Define Jitsu : | When a person has an EXCESS amount of energy. |
| Define Kyo : | When a person has a LACK of energy. |
| List 3 symptoms of Jitsu : | Stiffness, Fullness, Activity |
| List 3 symptoms of Kyo : | Weakness, Emptiness, Inactivity |
| Define Hara : | Center of gravity & breathing; Dwelling place of inner being. |
| What is Hara Diagnosis ? | Assessment of the flow of QI through the meridian pathways. Done by touching the abdomen & feeling zones that are associated with the different meridians. NOT a medical diagnosis. Not a suggestion of disease, only disharmony. |
| Tao Shiatsu -Developed by Ryokyu Endo, Japan | Involves the new 5 elements;(Ki training, Ki method, Super vessels, Super vessel tsubo's, 24 meridians) and new methodology of treatment. Will help to release toxins & rebalance the client. |
| Define Shi : | Finger |
| Define Atsu : | Pressure |
| Barefoot Shiatsu, developed by Suzuki Yamamoto ; also known as ? | Ashiatsu |
| Define 5 Element Shiatsu, Developed by Cindy Banker & Robin Fian. | This technique assesses the disharmony of the client. The practitioner uses the 5 Element theory to decide what would help with balance. |
| Define Macrobiotic Shiatsu, Developed by Shizuko Yamamoto. | A practitioner will look at how each individual is connected with nature. Uses visual, verbal, and touch technique. Treatment includes dietary guidance, breathing technique, and corrective exercises. |
| Define Ohashiatsu, Developed by Wataru Ohashi. | This technique is based on nurturing/healing touch by the practitioner from Eastern philosophies. Method deals with inner self-healing through meditation & exercises. |
| Define Shiatsu Anma (Anmo) | TCM & contemporary pressure pts on the client. This technique emphasizes the neuron-musculoskeletal system & abdominal massage. |
| Define Zen Shiatsu, Developed by Shizuto Masunaga. | Shiatsu, Psychology, and Western philosophy are combined to create this gentle technique. Incorporates meridians, stretching, & joint rotation to increase flexibility. (specific, individualized for each client) |
| Define Quantum Shiatsu, Developed by Pauline Sasaki. | This explores Physics & energetic bodywork that goes beyond space/time. She views the human as part of the universal energy! |
| Integrative Eclectic Shiatsu, Developed by Toshiko Phipps. | Technique uses Shiatsu, Chinese theory, and Western massage soft tissue methods. |
| Namikoshi Shiatsu, Developed by Tokujiro Namikoshi. | Based on Western Anatomy/Physiology. The practitioner applies pressure to specific points. Involves a whole body session. |
| The Shiatsu practitioner will use a hand, finger, or thumb movement, NOT ??? | Fingertips |
| Some Contraindications of Shiatsu include : | 1)Contagious illness/skin condition 2)Cancer 3)Fever 4)High Blood Pressure 5)1st Trimester pregnancy 6) Client or Practitioner has just eaten a large meal. |
| The basic principle of Shiatsu is to ? | "Treat the whole person" by restoring Ki (vital energy)flow. Ki, Qi, Chi, Prana, Life force, Vital energy! |
| Father of Shiatsu: | TOKUJIRO NAMIKOSHI (Toe-Koo-Jeer-Ooo Nah-Me-Ko-Shi) |
| Shiatsu was recognized legally as a traditional form (ANMA) of Japanese massage in what year? | 1955 |
| Today practitioners of Shiatsu have at least ??? years of training & must pass what ??? to practice in Japan? | 2 years/National Examination |
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