● What Is Acupressure?
● What Happens In A Typical Treatment?
● What Are The Benefits
● Who Will Perform The Treatment?
● How Much Does It Cost?  

Acupressure is just like Acupuncture but without the needles! Acupressure is an ancient science and healing art used to restore and maintain health. Acupressure therapy is based on the philosophy that all bodily functions are determined by a flow of Qi (Chi) or Bio-energy. This stream of energy flows along channeled pathways referred to as meridians.

Meridians connect bio-electrical impulse centres (nerves) to body organs and this maintain a healthy balance of energy. If disturbed or restricted, the flow becomes erratic, setting off a warning signal that something is wrong, often in the form of pain.

Acupoints within the meridian system can be stimulated to enhance the flow of Qi (Yang) and Blood (Yin).

When a acupressure point is pressed, the body releases endorphins, a neurochemical that relieves pain and increases blood flow to a specific area. As a result, the energy becomes regular, normal body function is resumed, and the symptom is relieved. [top]

What Happens In A Typical Treatment?

The client lies on a massage table, fully clothed minus obstructive jewellery and shoes.  The practitioner manipulates the 800+ acupressure points in the body using a combination of prescribed techniques including grasping, pressing, scrubbing, tapping and wiping. Although clients may direct the practitioner to a particular discomfort in the body requiring added attention, the practitioner performs the full treatment on the entire body in holistic fashion. Since the purpose of acupressure is to release blockages in the body, it is not necessary to apply excessive force in the treatment. As a result, acupressure is a gentler approach to energetic healing than massage therapy or Shiatsu. Acupressure is also used as a maintenance treatment for balanced overall health.  Most acupressure treatments last one hour. As the session progresses the client may experience lightness, a floating sensation, deep relaxation and even sleep.

*For Light Workers and Body Workers
For healers, acupressure treatments fully open your channels/meridians to allow Qi to flow more freely in your body. When this happens you become a clearer conduit for energy transmission for your clients. Acupressure provides an excellent tune up for those of us who mainly think of others before ourselves. It has been my observation that healers think of themselves and their wellbeing last. As you know, energy transfer is optimized when the vessel is clear. Making sure you are clear helps your clients heal faster and that is what it's all about. Isn't it? [top]

What Are The Benefits?

As the points relate to nerves and their functions, a blocked point can eventually cause illness or disease in the associated organ. When a points is stimulated, the blockage can be released and healing energy can begin to once again flow to the distressed organ or body area. The following is a sample list of conditions that can be resolved using acupressure:

Allergies, Asthma, Bed wetting, Blood pressure problems, , Blood sugar problems, Bronchitis, Chest Pains, Chronic tiredness, Common Cold, Constipation, diarrhea, Cough, , Croup, Difficulty In breathing, Difficulty, or painful urination, Dizziness, Fatigue, Gallbladder conditions, Gas pains, Gastritis, Head Colds, Headaches, Hearing, Heart conditions, Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Hernias, Hiatal hernia, Hoarseness,  Indigestion, Irritable bowel, Jaundice, Kidney conditions, Knee pains, Laryngitis, Leg cramps, cold feet, Liver conditions, Low back pain, , Menstrual problems, Migraine Headaches, Numbness, poor circulation, Pain at end of spine, Pain in upper arm, Pneumonia, congestion, Runny Nose, Sacroiliac problems, Sciatica, Shin splints, Shortness of breath, Sinus Problems, Skin conditions, acne, pimples, Sore Throat, Sterility, bladder problems, Stiff Neck, Stomach troubles, Swollen ankles, Tennis Elbow, Tonsillitis, Ulcers, Vision Problems, Wrist Hand and finger pain, Wrist, hand, and finger numbness.[top]

Who Will Perform The Treatment?

Kirk Johnson is a certified acupressure therapist having completed his training with the Holt School of Natural Healing (affiliated with the Open International University for Complementary Medicines) in November 2005. Kirk is also a Reiki Master, Metaphysical Trainer, and co-founder of Emotional Kinetics Personal Growth System. Kirk's natural affinity for energy work gives him the unique ability to sense subtle blockages and instinctively apply the right amount of pressure to release blockages in a comfortable yet effective manner. [top]

How Much Does It Cost?

Acupressure treatments cost CDN $65.00 for an one hour length session or pre-purchase 3 sessions for  $170.00 - a $25 savings![top]

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