SHIATSU THERAPY: with Marla Meenakshi Joy
“Shiatsu”, translated as “finger pressure”, is an ancient form of Japanese physical therapy which works with the body’s energy pathways (meridians) to promote balance in the nervous system.
The treatment primarily involves thumb, palm, or elbow pressure to acupuncture points which helps to reduce muscle tension, improve organ function and works toward restoring the body’s inherent healing abilities.
Experiencing Shiatsu and trained in the late 80’s, Marla became passionate about the healing power of Shiatsu Therapy. She decided to do a longer course, and is a graduate of a 2200 hour accredited course at Kikkawa College in Toronto Canada, under the guidance of her Sensei Mitsuki Kikkawa (1991), Namikoshi style.
For the past 35 years Marla has been practicing Shiatsu at clinics, yoga studio’s, retreat centre’s and spa’s, as well as being in private practice. Marla uses a combination of methods and also some tools to release tension such as a Percusor, Cupping, and Gua Sha when needed.
Marla is a travelling Yogini and Yoga Teacher Trainer as well (Former Co-owner of a well known Yoga Studio in Toronto for 23 years), as well as a singer and recording artist (with over 5 CD’s under Meenakshi and her band, Swaha).
Marla enjoys her time in her home in Costa Rica as well as travelling internationally and Teaching, offering Kirtan ….and Shiatsu Therapy wherever she goes.
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