Asian Bodywork Therapy Annapolis Maryland

Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT)

ABT includes various forms of massage/manual therapy techniques that are based upon Chinese Medical principles of assessment and treatment of the body & mind. The main forms of ABT that I use in treatment are below.

Shiatsu/Acupressure

is an ancient Japanese form of Acupressure that is based on Chinese Medical Principles, using the same theory, diagnostics and treatment strategy, energetic channels and acu-points that Acupuncture uses to treat imbalances in the body. The therapeutic effects are long lasting and include reduced muscle tension and pain, increased circulation and immune function, improved sleep, as well as stress and anxiety relief.

Cupping 

is an ancient technique from Chinese medicine that is used to break up stagnation and muscle tension. It can reach much deeper than a massage to encourage blood and qi flow through an area that is contracted and congested causing us pain and discomfort.

GuaSha

is also an ancient Chinese medical technique used to break up stagnation and muscle tension through rubbing the flesh with a tool to break up the congestion and restore blood/qi flow for reduced pain & discomfort.