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What is Shiatsu?

Shiatsu is a bodywork therapy that originated within the Asian Healing Arts. In Japanese healing tradition, all illnesses of the body and mind, with their respective symptoms, are related to underlying imbalances in a person’s energy system. Energy moves through the body along well defined passageways called meridians. Shiatsu uses pressure, stretching, and other manual therapy techniques to open up these meridians, allowing for a smooth flow of energy throughout the body. In addition, passive structural corrections are given if needed. The result of a Shiatsu session is the client leaves feeling stress- free with a heightened sense of well being. Clothes are left on during sessions (no oils are used) and clean socks are required.

Who is Curran Latchford?

Curran Latchford has been practicing Shiatsu for three years. She studied at the International School of Shiatsu, Doylestown. She has a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. is Botany. Curran is an avid plant person. The health of the environment is foremost in her mind. She believes that improving the health of individuals is a method to improving the local surroundings. Curran has a firm but nurturing hand, stemming from her work with plants.

She integrates a variety of techniques to suit the need of the client. She checks hips, shoulders, and general posture upon entering. She caters to how a person feels the moment they enter the room. Curran’s intent is to open the client to a deeper understanding of oneself and of his/her surroundings.

Why Shiatsu?

Traditional Shiatsu balances energetic meridians that run along the body through pressure, stretching and other manual therapy techniques. Ecclectic Shiatsu, practiced by Curran, utilizes structural corrections and myofascial release, in addition to traditional Shiatsu techniques. This allows for a more complete balance of the body systems. The structure (spine, hips, shoulders, etc.) is realigned. The muscle and fascia are released. The energetic system harmonized.

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