 Shiatsu is gaining more and more acceptance as a means of healing. The goal of Shiatsu is to influence the internal organs as well as balance the overall physical and psychological functioning of the body. Shiatsu can help to reduce various ailments by incorporating deep pressure techniques and utilizing acupoints in its treatment.
By removing stagnation and balancing energy flows, it helps ward off the onset of illness, therefore being an excellent form of preventive health maintenance. Shiatsu, along with proper exercise and diet, is an effective way to maintain optimum health, prevent ailments and ensure physical, spiritual and emotional health.
Emotional anxiety, stress, frustration and depression often times associated with injury may be significantly diminished with regular treatment, making Shiatsu beneficial to those performers and athletes in the process of recuperation.
Shiatsu helps to:
- balance energy flows to promote good health
- reduce various ailments by incorporating early detection
- treat existing problems
- calm the emotions often times associated with overwork, performance pressure and recuperation from injury
- assist the body to relieve tension and stress
- improve muscle condition and circulation of "ki"
- fight fatigue and predisposition to injury
- promote recovery from dance class, workout or daily exertion
Shiatsu's foundation is pressure, and the massage is primarily constructed around pressure techniques, so no oil is used. Oil makes it difficult to grip skin or muscle or to apply pressure. You do not need to disrobe for Shiatsu. The client should wear light, loose, comfortable clothes in a natural fiber like cotton.
In addition to performers, athletes and business professionals, Karen's clients include:
Cast and crew members from the National Touring companies of:
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Stomp
- Blue Man Group
- The King and I
- Picasso at the Lapin Agile
- Miss Saigon
- Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk
- Riverdance
- Cabaret
- Seussical
- Wicked
- A Chorus Line
- The Lion King
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"I receive Shiatsu Therapy from Karen Gardner on a regular basis. It is the only bodywork therapy I prefer as it helps balance my bodymindspirit. It is extremely beneficial to my daily and performance life."
Misa Kuranaga,
Principal dancer, Boston Ballet
"...Karen's work on me was healing and rejuvenating. She balanced me and helped me through some rigorous performances."
Marisa Tomei
Academy Award winning actress
"...Karen's technique is consistently precise and studied- a credit to the rigor of her training. She's one of a very few Westerners who've taken the time and trouble to master the details of this ancient, healing art..."
Catherine A. Salmons, journalist
Boston Magazine
"...Karen's work is subtle yet profound. It is the perfect compliment to any natural healing regimen. All my patients love her and so do I!"
Dr. Gregory Gorman
"...I have experienced almost all types of massage due to my work and discovered that Karen's application of the Shiatsu technique was most beneficial in both relaxing me and re-energizing my body simultaneously. She's simply the best!"
Annbritt Gemmer
Conductor/Music Director
2nd National Tour Miss Saigon
"...Mind, Body, Spirit and Healing is what I think of when I'm having a session with Karen. Her Shiatsu Therapy has helped me recover from back surgery and a shoulder injury as I train for the Iron Man. As an athlete, Karen's bodywork is just as important as working out- working to obtain harmony. I would highly recommend her therapy to anyone. Greatly appreciated,
Bob Ell, athlete
Iron Man Triathlon World Championship 2000
"...The months spent filming in Boston I hired Karen as my personal Shiatsu practitioner. During what would have normally been an anxious, hectic time, I felt better than I ever had during a project due to Karen's sensitivity and wonderful treatments. She is brilliant!"
Debbie Robins
L.A. Film Producer
"...I consider Karen Gardner and Shiatsu essential for my health and well being in today's fast-paced world. I would highly recommend Shiatsu therapy to anyone who has a busy, stressful life. After my Shiatsu treatment I feel like I've gone to heaven and Karen is an angel."
Jeanne Tee
PR executive
"...Karen's touch makes me feel like I'm floating. I feel serene and peaceful."
Leanne Braman, Film Actress
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