How to Choose a Shiatsu Massage Practitioner

Shiatsu massage is a Japanese massage that may prevent ailments by releasing energy from blockages. Shiatsu massage corrects energy imbalances and promotes healing. A good practitioner can guide you through your shiatsu experience.

Instructions

1. Decide what you would like to get out of shiatsu massage therapy. If you are looking to cure a particular ailment such as migraines, look for a practitioner that specializes in healing migraines.

2. Ask for a recommendation from a trusted friend or family member that has been through shiatsu massage. Word of mouth is a good way to find a practitioner.

3. Search for a shiatsu practitioner that you feel comfortable with. You can look in a phone book and call and talk to the practitioner before going in for a face to face meeting. If you don't feel comfortable with a practitioner over the phone then she probably isn't the right practitioner for you.

4. Ask each potential practitioner what their qualifications are. They should have attended training at a massage therapy school and some may be licensed practitioners. It's best to find a shiatsu practitioner who is certified with The American Oriental Bodywork Therapy Association.

5. Discuss what you would like to gain from shiatsu massage with each potential practitioner. Ask them how they can help you with your problems. This will help you narrow down the practitioners you have to choose from.

6. Choose the practitioner that best meets your needs. You can keep the phone numbers of other practitioners just in case the practitioner you choose in unavailable on a day that you need a massage.

7. Ensure that you feel comfortable with the shiatsu massage practitioner that you choose. Shiatsu requires a lot of touching and if you don't feel comfortable with the practitioner that you choose then you won't enjoy the rewarding experience of shiatsu.