East Meets West Service Definitions

Shiatsu

Developed in japan, it is a finger-pressive technique utilizing acupressure points. Concentrates on unblocking the flow of energy and restoring balance in the meridians and organs to promote self healing.

Reflexology

An ancient Chinese therapy involving specific pressure points in the hands and feet to correspond to the organs of the body. Good for someone who wants the benefits of a massage without the massage or if an area is traumatized to diseased to the extent that direct manipulation is not appropriate.

Reiki

Reiki is a spiritual practice developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui. The teaching was continued and adapted by various teachers. It uses a technique commonly called palm healing as a form of complementary and alternative medicine and is sometimes classified as oriental medicine by some professional bodies. Through the use of this technique, practitioners believe that they are transferring universal energy (reiki) in the form of ki through the palms that allows for self-healing and a state of equilibrium.

Crystal Healing

Crystal healing is an alternative medicine technique that employs stones and crystals as healing tools. The practitioner places crystals on different parts of the body, often corresponding to the chakras, or places crystals around the body in an attempt to construct an "energy grid", which is purported to surround the client with healing energy. Stones may also be used at the feet in an attempt at grounding the individual, or held in the hands.