Shiatsu. Specificity of Koho-Shiatsu by Alain Mathieu How can Koho-Shiatsu benefit you? Take part in your treatment Contact Alain Mathieu

What can Koho-Shiatsu heal.

In fact, the right question is the question of the practitioner for; as well as the existence of good doctors and those that are not so good, the same applies to practitioners of Shiatsu.

Having said that, we can happily state that Koho-Shiatsu can be helpful in treating:

His area of expertise is particularly large,
and can deal with the following problems:

The way Shiatsu works is based on the circulation of energy in the human body : getting rid of too much energy which is stuck in one place, and directing it to an area where there is not enough of it. It uses the ability of the body to heal itself, which every one of us has.

Its side-effects are, in fact, positive...which is not the case with drugs. They include the relaxation which you as a patient feel and a general improvement of your health, and also a deeper knowledge of your body which allows a more active involvement in managing your health.

To come back to the qualities of the Koho-Shiatsu therapist, he/she will apply the Golden Rule : if there is no improvement after 5 sessions, you will not be encouraged to continue. That said, the vast majority of patients will see a clear improvement in their health after 3 sessions.

 

Your consultation : content, price, and number of sessions :

There is no set formula for a session; the treament depends on the patient.

Koho-Shiatsu can be carried out anywhere so long as there is around 3m² of floor space (as for cardiac massage!) but the clinic is comfortable and has a padded floor (like in a Judo room). The patient lies down on a futon which is firm, so as to benefit fully from the pressure exerted by the therapist.

Treatment is always carried out through your clothing (it is not a massage) but you may be asked to take off any bulky items or your belt. It is better not to wear clothing that is too tight.

Before the session, you will be asked questions to establish your energy levels.

At the end of the session, you may be asked to do specific exercises adapted for you, and you will be asked to rest for a few minutes to settle.

Length, price, number & frequency of sessions:

The length is variable and depends on the problem being treated. The first session is always an hour long, including exercise and a rest period.

The price depends on the length of the session : to give an indication, and hour costs 60€.

The frequency of sessions depends on the patients, but to begin with is set at once a week. The same frequency for chronic problems. For an acute case, shorter sessions every 2 to 3 days are appropriate. Following the initial phase of treatment, the sessions are spaced out according to the patient: a good rhythm is once a month.

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