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'Delivering a good massage for me is about listening through my hands, and speaking through touch.'
Welcome to my website!
Takenoko Massage by Jonathan Keates - Ikehata
Please watch my video to find out more:
Type of massage offered
The massage techniques I like to use draw on a variety of massage styles. In a typical massage, you are likely to experience:
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a combination of long gliding strokes with kneading, friction and / or tapping and percussion
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the sensation of 'glide' accross accross your skin assisted by oil
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a sense of well-being created by improved circulation
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relaxation and the release of chronic tension
What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a form of massage therapy which was developed in Japan, and is based on traditional chinese medicine (TCM). The main principles used in Shiatsu are:​
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gently manipulating joints and stretching tendons and muscles in a way that helps loosen and relax the body
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understanding energy channels and how to use them to promote health and resolve chronic conditions
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using fingers, thumbs, elbows and knees to apply pressure to 'tsubos' or pressure points in the body. These will help to move stagnant energy or 'ki' and sometimes release long standing conditions and illness
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