Spotlight On: Nose Creek’s Meridian Massage and Acupressure Treatment

Meridian Massage: when you first hear this, what do you think of? You know that this is obviously a Massage treatment, but what exactly does “Meridian” mean, and how can this treatment benefit you?

When we speak of “Meridian” Massage, we are referring to using oils or lotions to facilitate relaxing Massage techniques along the meridian energy pathways of the body. These techniques are a powerful way of improving the overall harmony, health and well-being of the body, and Meridian Massage and Acupressure treatments can help to clear blockages in the flow of “Qi” (energy), so that the body can function optimally and facilitate its own healing.

Common ailments that the Meridian Massage and Acupressure treatment can help with include:

1. Headache or migraine
2. Stiff muscles and joints
3. Lower back pain
4. Any stiffness or injury resulting in decreased range of motion (ROM)

Because Meridian Massage stimulates the flow of Qi (energy) through the meridian pathways, it also promotes inner balance and regulates the body’s energy system to improve overall health and well-being.

Acupressure

Acupressure can stimulate the local area, or through the meridian connection, that then sends healing messages to other parts of the of the body to benefit a variety of complaints and symptoms.

When the Qi (energy) that flows through the meridian and Acupressure point becomes blocked by physiological, pathological or psychological stress, the body cannot function properly and ill health or disease can manifest.

When your mind is distracted and stressed, it directly affects how your body moves and feels. If you are stressed, you will inevitably feel more stiffness throughout your body, and your Qi (energy) pathways will automatically experience blockages. You will find that when you become stressed, your energy will plummet.

Acupressure can help remove these blockages on several different levels:

1. Improves mental well-being by balancing emotions
2. Improves the circulation of blood into muscles
3. Improves the circulation of lymph fluid

Improving circulation of blood throughout the body into your muscles increases the transportation of nutrients into the tissues, and then helps in the removal of waste from these tissues. In addition, improving the circulation or your lymph fluid, which aids in the removal of waste and toxins from tissues, boosts your overall immune system and strengthens the body’s ability to defend against disease and infection.

If you are experiencing stiffness, soreness or any other aches and pains, give Rebecca Yin, RMT, a call at our Beddington location at 403.800.3373.  She would be happy to help you find balance, clear energy blockages and get you moving faster and feeling better!