SELF-SHIATSU: REN-17 (Shan Zhong), Conceptual Vessel

SELF-SHIATSU: REN-17 (Shan Zhong), Conceptual Vessel

Conceptual Vessel 17 (Ren 17) or “Chest Centre”

(Shan Zhong)

 

The Conceptual Vessel point is a crossing point for the Lung, Pericardium and Heart channels which makes it a great point to help you relax and open the chest.

 

What benefit can I get by using this point?

This point helps to clear chest congestion, anxiety and panic attacks and can relieve indigestion discomfort.

 

Where is the Conceptual Vessel 17?Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone) - OrthoInfo - AAOS

The point is in the centre of the sternum in a shallow hollow.

It is at the level of the fourth intercostal space which is  located by counting down four rib spaces from the underside of the clavicle.

 

 

How to use this point:

  • Apply gentle, firm circular pressure with your index or middle finger, or by placing the palm on or over the point and massage the point for 30 seconds.
  • Take some deep breaths while you gently massage the point.

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Working in partnership
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Featured Shiatsu Practitioner of the Week: Mary McHugh

Featured Shiatsu Practitioner of the Week: Mary McHugh

Featured Shiatsu Practitioner – Mary McHugh

Mary McHugh is a registered Shiatsu practitioner with the Shiatsu Society of Ireland in the Oranmore, Galway area and has been practising since 2006.

Prior to training in Shiatsu Mary was a teacher, but was drawn to this therapy due to the simplicity of its core philosophy and because she believes in the importance of balance and touch for health.

As part of a treatment Mary may use the herb Moxa (artemisa vulgaris) which is heated and applied near the body to warm and invigorate the flow of energy. She may also use cupping as part of a treatment.

What is Cupping?

Cupping – where cups are suctioned on to the body or gently moved along energy channels to create a vacuum which draws the skin and superficial muscle up. This helps to stimulate blood circulation and flow of energy and encourages toxins to be drawn out of the body.

Respiratory ailments and general congestion can be helped here.

Cupping with Mary McHugh

What is Moxa?

Moxa (Artemisa Vulgaris ) Moxibustion is a form of therapy that entails the burning of mugwort leaves. This is a small, spongy herb that is believed to enhance healing. The practice is derived from Chinese medicine. 

It is used to treat cold patterns in arthritis and joint pain for example, common in our damp Irish climate.

Moxibustion with Mary McHugh

Contact Mary McHugh

You can learn more about Mary’s full range of Shiatsu and other complimentary treatments offered on her website:

http://marymchughshiatsu.com/

Phone: 086 807 9813

Email: mary@cregganna.com

Moxibustion with Mary McHugh

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SELF-SHIATSU: GB-21 (Jianjing), Shoulder Well Point

SELF-SHIATSU: GB-21 (Jianjing), Shoulder Well Point

The Shoulder Well Point

What’s it good for?

This pressure point is great for releasing stress and tension held in the upper body, and, can help alleviate anger, migraines, and high blood pressure.

NOTE: This point can also induce labour, so do not use this point if you’re pregnant!

 

How to Find this Point:

The shoulder well point is in your shoulder muscle. To find it, pinch your shoulder muscle with your middle finger and thumb.

 

How to use this point:

  • Find the point on your shoulder muscle.
  • Pinch the muscle with your thumb and middle finger.
  • Apply gentle, firm pressure with your index finger and massage the point for four to five seconds.
  • Release the pinch as you massage the point.
  • As you press on this point, be sure you maintain steady breaths into your abdomen to help with relieving stress, muscle tension and headaches.

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Working in partnership
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Featured Practitioner – Patricia O’Hanlon

Featured Practitioner – Patricia O’Hanlon

Patricia is a qualified practitioner of Shiatsu, Rejuvenating Face & Head Massage and Health & Life Coaching.

She trained as a practitioner and teacher of Metamorphic Technique with Gaston Saint Pierre, the founder of the technique. She is an IIHS qualified Instructor of The Vimala Alphabet (International Institute of handwriting Studies).

Her unique blend of interests and skills are now recognised and valued by clients and colleagues, and by organisations who consistently invite her to create or collaborate with others on their training courses. Her approach is simple, practical and creative.

Patricia offers the following services:

 

  • Shiatsu treatments;
  • Stress Reduction;
  • Rejuvenating Face & Head Massage;
  • Health and Life Coaching; and
  • Transformation through Touch & Writing.

Training, Coaching And Classes

Simple bodywork is very effective for the physical reduction of stress, however education is the key to resolving or coping with the situation in the long term.

Through training sessions, coaching or regular classes you can begin to put together the pieces of your life – how your physical symptoms relate to emotions, how your diet and exercise routine relate to mood and energy levels, how you hear and see your colleagues or clients affects your communication.

Education gives a new perspective, you become more aware of your blind spots and old patterns and you take charge of your performance.

    Rejuvenating Shiatsu Facial

    Your face reflects how you are feeling.

    Stress, emotions and habitual expressions and lifestyle choices often leave their mark. No products are used so there are no allergic reactions to the facial.

    A series of massage movements and light pressure on shiatsu points on the face, neck and head are used leaving the client deeply relaxed and restored after this one hour session.

    Malahide Co. Dublin

    Tel: 01 845 3647

    Mobile: 087 632 4154

    Email pjohanlon@eircom.net

    Web http://kinect2health.com

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      Touch the Earth Workshop – 3rd April 2022, Cork

      Touch the Earth Workshop – 3rd April 2022, Cork

      TOUCH THE EARTH Workshop, Cork

       

      The European Shiatsu School Cork is organising the final workshop in their 5 Elements series on Sunday 3rd April 2022 based on the Earth element.

      This is  a face-to-face workshop, open to the general public as well as Shiatsu Practitioners.

      For more detailed information on the contents of this workshop click HERE to read more on their Facebook page.

      Date: Sunday 3rd April 2022

      Venue: Quay Yoga, 6 George’s Quay, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 Y38A

      CPD:  This workshop will allow Shiatsu Practitioners to build CPD points.

       
      TO BOOK THIS WORKSHOP OR MAKE AN ENQUIRY: 
       
      Call: 086 052 2224 

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