Welcome to Kosho Shorei Energy Medicine & Shiatsu Therapy! It is Energy for the Soul!

The practice of Shiatsu helps to integrate and keep the rhythmic flow the body's natural energy paths, also known as meridians. When these paths of energy are disrupted we can experience discomfort, body aches and pain as well as weakness. The application of Shiatsu, or acupressure, along with anma, or traditional Japanese massage, helps to alleviate the stagnation in pain associated areas and redirect the flow of energy to it's natural state.

My practice commenced in 2010 as a student, continuing on with developing a clientelle, and continues today with on going schooling, patient observation with my teacher, and an ongoing practice.

There are 12 organic meridians that carry the energy flow, or Qi, through the 12 main organs in our body. Within these meridians are 400 points of importance in Shiatsu. Not all are used in one treatment. Diagnosis is key to determining which points to use for a patient depending on their physical symptoms. A pulse diagnosis is also used to determine where a patient's Qi is deficient.

Another modality used in treatments is that of Moxabustion. This us the burning of mugwort on acupoints to tonify the Qi. This modality is key especially in the winter months to help a person who is chronically Qi deficient, and also to bring in warmth to their entire system.

Anna Fahy