Shiatsu,
which literally means "thumb and finger pressure," is
a Japanese healing art that balances the body's structure and stimulates
the body to regulate its systems, restoring mental and physical
health. By targeting particular pressure points, a trained shiatsu
therapist can effectively treat headache, whiplash, insomnia, hypertension,
constipation, diarrhea, asthma, menstral irregularity, back pain,
stiff neck and shoulders and other stress related problems. Toronto
Shiatsu master Kensen Saito, founder of The Shiatsu Academy, has
seen hundreds of people benefit from his natural therapy. In Shiatsu-doh,
he tells the fascinating story of how "the way of shiatsu"
led him from Tokyo to Toronto to establish a clinic and teaching
academy and dedicate his life to helping others find inner balance
and health.
Kensen
Saito studied in Japan with the father of Shiatsu, Tokujiro Namikoshi.
At his Toronto clinic, Saito has helped many patients overcome injury
and discomfort, find more energy and improve their health and outlook.
Amoung his clients are business executives, athletes, politicians,
teachers and entertainers, invcluding Tony award winner, Brent Carver
and singer Anne Murray, who credits shiatsu with improving her golf
score. Saito actively promotes shiatsu around the world and teaches
the art form at his Shiatsu Academy. In his book, he shares his
insights into finding and connecting with the life force within.
