International Shiatsu Congress Chicago
International Shiatsu Congress Chicago
October 23.10. - 29.10. 2023
Shiatsu in the Treatment and Accompaniment of Chronic Diseases
Today more and more people are affected by one or more chronic diseases. The accompanying forms of therapy vary, and can last a lifetime. Those affected are increasingly seeking support through Shiatsu therapy.
This seminar shows ways in which we can support those affected. Therapeutic conversation, Shiatsu meridian treatment, the extraordinary vessels, certain tsubos, connective tissue techniques and also breathing and body exercises. These methods also apply to the dying process.
Seminar content:
what does it mean to be chronically ill
how can a chronic illness affect the energetic level
the accompanying conversation, support of resilience and resources
getting to know and experience specific elements in the Shiatsu treatment of chronically ill people
getting to know and experience supporting breathing and body exercises
Possibilities and limits of the Shiatsu therapist
Learning Goals:
What does it mean to be chronically ill
Characteristics of chronic diseases
Illness as a form of communication
How can a chronic illness affect the energetic level
The energetic effect of various drugs and the consequent effect on the organs
The Small Energy Circuit: Ren Mai and Du Mai
The penetrating vessel Chong Mai
Off body techniques
Fascia work
Supporting Bo and Yu Points
Meridian source points
Supporting points on top of head, back of head, neck, shoulder, upper back, chest, arms, spine, legs, feet
Self Care Routines
Supporting breathing and body exercises
Affirmations to counteract depression and visualization exercises
The accompanying conversation, support of resilience and resources
Possibilities and limits of the Shiatsu therapist
A detailed hand-out for the entire seminar will be given.
The experience of supporting clients with chronic diseases such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diseases, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, eating disorders, Parkinson's disease, Crohn's disease, fibromyalgia, rheumatism, arthritis, arthrosis, type II diabetes mellitus, all of which flow into this seminar, were collected and evaluated by Micheline Moorefield Pfister over the last 20 years. Her work as a therapist is close to experience and practical.