Acupressure
Acupressure is an ancient healing art that’s based on the traditional Chinese medicine practice of acupuncture. The goal of acupressure is to encourage the movement of Qi ("life energy") through the 14 channels (meridians) inside the body. These are the same energy meridians and acupoints as those targeted with acupuncture.
Chinese Medicine states that the constant flow of Qi through these channels is essential for a person to keep their health. If this energy flow is blocked, the body can no longer maintain the balance that is needed to maintain high energy and deal with health issues.
Acupressure consists of pressing the acupuncture points in an attempt to help the free flow of energy in the channel(s). Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but the person uses their fingers instead of needles to work the point. Pressing these points can help release muscle tension and promote blood circulation.
Q: How do you use acupressure with craniosacral therapy?
A: Unwinding a meridian is the union of using Craniosacral Therapy and the meridians of Eastern medicine. We can feel the cranial rhythm at the beginning and end points (or first and last points) of a meridian. As we are able to release tight knotted muscles, untangle twisted bones, organs, nerves/vessels, we are able to unwind the meridians. By doing this, space and energy is given therefore allowing the meridian to release blocks and imbalances for optimal health, wellbeing, and vitality.
"As her repertoire expanded to include the reiki and acupressure, I felt that she was able to address different and more issues. My healing and releasing kept getting faster and faster. My lifestyle, however, required me to go regularly for maintenance, providing weekly relief but also so that she could address more issues."
Bonnie S.