Shiatsu

Also known as acupressure, Shiatsu (literally meaning "finger pressure") is a Japanese technique that involves stimulating points along the body's meridians (channels in which "Ki," or vital energy, travels throughout the body).

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ki can become stagnant at certain points along different meridians leading to a variety of physiological and psychological imbalances. The intention in Shiatsu is to help bring the body's Ki into balance by dispersing stagnant energy. Traditionally, Shiatsu takes place fully clothed on a mat on the floor.

In my practice, however, I integrate Shiatsu into a typical session on a table, unless a client requests a full Shiatsu session on the floor.

To schedule an appointment, please call me at 609.576.7638 or email me at Lena@redmoonmassagetherapy.com.


Lena DeGloma, owner of Red Moon Massage Therapy, is a licensed massage therapist and labor doula living in Park Slope, Brooklyn. She has experience as an educator teaching massage and supervising clinics at Queensborough Community College and the Finger Lakes School of Massage. She holds a BA from Rutgers University in psychology and women's studies, has been studying herbal medicine for 3 years, and is a childbirth educator in training.