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.