Japanese acupuncture and yoga

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Treatment methods used

I am qualified in each of the methods below and will use them depending on the disease, illness and wishes of the customer.

Japanese acupuncture 
In the 6th century Chinese acupuncture arrived in Japan where it has changed into a distinct style of acupuncture different from the Chinese and Korean styles. In Japanese acupuncture there is a strong influence from Western medicine since the 18th century, adding a stronger scientific approach to it. Whereas Chinese acupuncture also makes extensive use of herbalism, Japanese acupuncture makes more use of moxabustion. There is a great focus on palpation (touch), locating the exact points for the needle to enter and stimulating active points. In Japanese acupuncture the needles are a lot smaller and thinner than in the Chinese style of acupuncture and the needles will not enter the skin very deep. Because of that, a treatment is usually painless. This gentle method also makes it possible to treat very young, weak and sensitive patients. 
The overall approach of acupuncture is to focus on the root of a disease and the symptoms usually come second because the symptom is only a result of the cause. 
The diagnosis is based on touch, the medical background of the patient and an interview concerning the disease or issue. Sometimes also very light electric shocks are used to stimulate a quicker recovery. 
 
Moxibustionundefined
Moxibustion (or moxa) is a technique to stimulate the white blood cells in the body.
By placing moxa on specific places, the white blood cells will be activated. The white blood cells are the cells of the immunity system and by activating them, the immunity system will become stronger.
Moxa works with incense made with the herb Artemisia vulgaris. As the moxa becomes hot, the body will react by increasing it's white blood cells near the moxa. Moxa can become very hot, but will cause no damage to the skin. After about 15 seconds after the hottest moment the heat will disappear.
I use direct and indirect moxibustion, the difference between these is that direct moxibustion is placed directly on the skin and lighted. It will extinguish before it touches the skin. With indirect moxa something is placed between the moxa cone or the moxa is placed above the skin without touching it.



Aroma therapy massage
undefinedAroma therapy massage is a style of massage that makes use of esential oils. Aroma therpay has been in use for over 6000 years; it was used in several ancient cultures for many different uses. More recently it was found out once more that essential herbs can be used for healing. The oils are usually massaged into the skin and inhaled and go into the blood vessels and the brain and have a positive efect on the nerves. Aromatherapy is used for infections, stress and other health problems but also for beauty treatment and mental health improvement.

Indian head massage (Champissage)
Based in the ancient ayurvedic tradition, Indian head massage is a massage that aims undefined
to relax the body and mind by using massage techniques on the head, shoulders, arms and face. This technique can resolve problems such as headache, stiff neck, tight muscles and stress related issues. 





Swedish massage
Swedish massage stimulates the blood flow, relaxes the body and increasesundefined
the flexibility of the body. By using  long gliding strokes to rub the muscles in the direction of the blood returning to the heart, the whole body relaxes. This massage increases the amount of oxygen in the blood and decreases muscle toxins. This leads to an improved circulation of blood.Swedish massage will make you more relaxed and reduces muscle pains.