What is Acupressure anyway?

Acupressure is a healing art that predates acupuncture, going back some 5,000 years which was developed in China. Both Acupuncture and Acupressure work with what is called the meridian system. These are intricate pathways that travel through the body and can be considered a distribution network for what is said to be the vital substances according to traditional Chinese medicine. These include the blood, Qi or life force, and body fluids. An acupoint is a spot along these channels where the activity of the channel can be more easily influenced or accessed to help restore balance within the system by applying gentle pressure.

Traditional Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach and so the physical body, mind and spirit are treated as a whole.  Diet and lifestyle are also integral aspects to maintaining health and vitality. Some common ailments that can be supported or alleviated with acupressure are headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression, addictions, digestion issues, frequent colds, chronic or acute pain (back, neck, shoulders), muscle tension, menstrual irregularities and more.

Please feel free to contact me at www.blossominspiritfengshui.com for more information or if you would like to participate in a free session for academic purposes.