Herbal Medicine + Zen Shiatsu + Acupuncture

Zen Shiatsu treatments involve the use of the practitioner’s fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows, feet, and knees. Zen Shiatsu also considers the “energetic” aspect of the human being (as developed in traditional East Asian medicine) in integration with the modern medical understanding of the body.

There are many styles of shiatsu. Some use the thumb only, others focus only on the modern anatomical and musculoskeletal aspect of the body.

No, not at this time. However, I do provide receipts that you can submit to your extended benefits provider.

It depends on the specific extended health benefits plan that you have. Some extended health benefits plans cover traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners, while others do not. Some plans cover all of my services, others cover only some, for example acupuncture but not herbal medicine.

It is your responsibility to check with your insurance provider to find out what is covered under your specific plan.

Generally, no. I will occasionally apply liniments to acute strains, sparing, and fractures. However my best work comes directly through my hands, elbows, knees, and feet.

Ideally you would choose to receive Zen Shiatsu treatment regularly, whether it be every week, every second week, or once a month. This sort of preventative approach maintains health and vitality (maintains the green zone) and stops problems from creeping into the orange zone or becoming red.

Read more about the coloured zones.

It all depends on you. I often get good results after one session, however, it usually takes a series of three to see a strong shift in condition.

It is important to remember though that as some conditions take a long time to develop, equally so it can take a corresponding amount of time to undo.

I have some clients that have been seeing me for years to maintain their zone level and enjoy a full quality of life, no matter their age or ailments.