Releasing stress, old patterns, and toxins from the body...
Each client's needs are unique and bodywork might not be right for everyone, but when it seems that it could help with the healing process, one of the modalities Faith might employ is Acupressure.
Acupressure Q&A
What are acupressure points?
Acupressure is an ancient healing therapy, where the fingers are used to gradually press and massage key points on the meridians of the body to stimulate the body's natural self-healing ability. Those points are called acupressure points or "acupoints."
An acupressure point can serve two healing processes: When you stimulate a point in the same area where you feel pain or tension, it's called a local point. That same point can also be stimulated to relieve pain in a part of the body that is distant from the point, in which case it is called a trigger point. This triggering mechanism works through human electrical channels or "meridians."
Is getting an acupressure treatment like getting a massage?
You remain fully clothed during an acupressure session, while lying on a massage table.
How do meridians work?
The meridians are pathways that connect acupressure points to each other as well as to the internal organs. Just as blood vessels carry the blood that nourishes the body physically, the meridians are distinct channels circulating electrical energy throughout the body. They are thought to be part of a master communications system of universal life energy, connecting the organs with all sensory, physiological, and emotional aspects of the body.
Each acupressure point can benefit a variety of symptoms, as the stimulation of one point can send a healing message to other parts of the body. For example, the highly effective acupressure point in the webbing between your thumb and index finger is beneficial in relieving arthritic pain in the hand – and also aids in the function of the colon, and in relieving headaches, toothaches, and sinus problems.
What is the difference between acupressure and acupuncture?
Acupressure and Acupuncture use the same pressure points or "meridians" and are quite similar in that regard. The primary difference is that Acupuncture employs needles, while Acupressure uses finger pressure. When these acupressure points are stimulated, they promote circulation of the blood, release muscular tension, and enhance the body's "Qi" or life-force energy to aid in healing.
Can Acupressure treat anxiety?
Anxiety arises from an inability to cope with stress, which inhibits control of your fear response. Acupressure can help you to regain control of that fear response, without needing to resort to medication.
Acupressure is a time-honored anxiety treatment, and a good alternative to acupuncture. Acupressure applies pressure to the same points where needles would be applied in acupuncture – a process that some people find daunting – to achieve the same result of restoring Qi energy, empowering the body to relax and heal.
