How To Choose a Shiastu Practitioner and Cautions
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This article is from the Alternative Medicine Therapies guide.
How To Choose a Shiastu Practitioner and Cautions
Look for a therapist who is certified by the American Oriental Bodywork Therapy Association (located in Voorhees, New Jersey). Because shiatsu involves touch, be sure to find someone you feel comfortable with. A word-of-mouth recommendation from a friend or coworker may be the best place to start. Having a short phone conversation with the therapist before you go for a visit can help you find out whether you could work together comfortably.
Shiastu: Cautions
Avoid shiatsu massage if you:
- Have an open wound, a rash, or an infectious skin disease such as impetigo.
- Are prone to blood clots or have had recent surgery.
- Have phlebitis, varicose veins, or another circulatory ailment.
- Have a fracture or a sprain.
- Have recently had chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Avoid massage in the area of a known tumor.
Avoid massage specifically in the abdominal area if you:
- Are in the first three months of pregnancy.
- Have an abdominal hernia.
- Have eaten within the past two hours.
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