The Philosophy of Shiatsu Privé
Rooted in Ancient Lineage
Our practice is not a modern invention, but a continuation of a healing lineage dating back before 1500 BCE. We honor the ancient Vedic and Tantric traditions of India, which viewed the feminine form as a luminous field of prana (life force).
This wisdom traveled to China, evolving into the meridian pathways of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and finally to Japan, where it was refined into Kampo (漢方), and the arts of Anma and Shiatsu.
The Foundation of Ki
At Shiatsu Privé, we focus this ancient wisdom primarily through the feet.
The feet are the body's energetic foundation. They are the convergence point for the body's 12 major meridians and house over 79 distinct tsubo (energy points).
Our Approach
By focusing on this foundation, we influence the flow of Ki (energy) throughout the entire soma without the need for full-body manipulation. Each pressure point on the foot can be mapped to organs, systems, and energy pathways throughout the body.
Honoring Tradition
Our practitioners are trained in the authentic traditional energy techniques of Anma and Shiatsu. We focus on energy flow through these ancient practices.