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    • At a Glance
    • Shiatsu
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    • Hip Alignment
    • Ginger Compress
    • Shiatsu Facial
  • Classes, Etc
    • Posturing for Health: Qigong
    • Embody Grace Class
    • Learn Shiatsu
    • Shiatsu on the Road
    • Calendar of Classes
  • Appointments
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    • What to Expect
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    • So, what is shiatsu?
    • Oh, then is shiatsu like acupressure?
    • And, what is Shin tai?
    • What are meridians?
    • How do I prepare for a shiatsu session?
    • What is a shiatsu session like?
    • Why does the shiatsu practitioner sometimes press on my abdomen? Is this really necessary?
    • Why are some spots really tender when they're pressed?
    • Once, a shiatsu practitioner felt my pulse and looked at my tongue. What was that all about?
    • How often do you recommend I get shiatsu?
    • Is there a way to maximize the effects of shiatsu after my session?
    • Why are shiatsu treatments given on the floor instead of a massage table?
    • Under what conditions should I AVOID shiatsu?
    • Can pregnant women receive shiatsu?
    • Can children receive shiatsu?
    • Are you able to come to my house for a session?
    • I've felt a little light-headed and drowsy after a session. Is this normal?
    • Sometimes I doze off during a shiatsu session. Is that okay?
    • What is Makka-Ho?
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