Lockdown gave me the opportunity to
learn some new skills.
I learnt to make Sourdough bread using
gluten-free flours.
I made Sauerkraut with home grown
cabbages.
I pushed myself very much out of my
comfort zone and did recordings of songs at home for the choir I belong
to. The results of the recordings can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/c/SweetCharityChoirUK/videos
I also undertook courses in Tsuboki
Facial Massage and Tsuboki Hand Massage. When I couldn't do the planned
training face-to-face, the tutor sent me reading materials so I could learn the
theory until we could meet up in person.
When we could meet up and complete the
training, this was done with face visors and in the garden.
After this, I was then able to start my
case studies. At first, I was only able to do Tsuboki Hand Massage case studies
and I was grateful to my local friends who allowed me to practice on them, out
in my garden.
When the go-ahead was given for
facials, I was able to complete my case studies for Tsuboki Facial Massage too.
I am pleased to say that I passed the
training and am now qualified in both Tsuboki Hand massage and Tsuboki Facial
Massage.
So what is Tsuboki Massage?
A tsubo is an acupressure point. Ki is
the Japanese word for energy.
Tsuboki uses massage and acupressure
techniques to benefit the area worked on and also all the tsubos and
meridians in the area worked and beyond! I say ‘and beyond’ because if working
on the gallbladder meridian that goes through the face, the whole gallbladder
meridian will also have benefitted from this.
Tsuboki
Hand Massage
We
use our hands constantly - they work very hard for us and we tend to take them
for granted! It is only when they begin to let us down with
arthritis, loss of grip or dexterity that we realise how important they are!
There
are thousands of sensory nerve ending in the hands, so they are particularly
sensitive to touch. The whole body is mapped out on the hands just as it is on
the feet. There are also 6 meridians and 49 acupressure points on
the hand and lower arms, and by working these we can have a profound effect on
the body and on the mind and emotions.
There
is no need to undress to have this wonderful therapy and it can be performed
sitting, lying or reclining hence suitable for people with disabilities too.
Tsuboki
massage is beneficial for these hard working parts of our body and can help
release tension, increase flexibility and pay attention to all the important
areas of your body running through the
meridians your hands.
Your
hands and forearms are massaged, kneaded and stroked.
Allowing
tensions to be soothed away leaving your
hands feeling soft, supple and relaxed.
STAGES
OF TSUBOKI HAND MASSAGE
Stage one massage
to the forearms as most of the muscles that move the fingers are in the
forearms. This reduces tension in the
forearm and increases circulation to the hand.
Stage two massage
of the hands without lubrication to get into all the nooks and crannies &
reach the tiny muscles. Massage helps to
keep the many joints of the fingers flexible and healthy. Crystals are also used
during this stage to impart their healing qualities onto the skin and beyond.
Stage three massage
of the hands with lubrication to pamper the hands & prepare them for stage
four, as the more relaxed the tissues are, the more easily the meridians can be
accessed.
Stage four working
more than 49 tsubos and 6 meridians on the hands and forearms. The meridians on
the arms work the Fire and Metal elements and are particularly linked with
calming and detoxing – two very useful qualities in today’s world.
Tsuboki Face Massage
We have more than 50 tsubos on our face
running through 8 meridians. 7 of these meridians are yang meridians,
which are more energising meridians and because of this clients often report
feeling deeply relaxed, but balanced and energised after a Tsuboki Facial
Massage
A
Tsuboki Face massage works on deep & superficial muscles of the face,
reducing the development of wrinkles, improves the appearance of the
skin, & encourages the elimination of metabolic waste products. It is
the equivalent of a natural facelift!
The stimulation
of acupressure points and meridians will help to balance the whole body and
includes:
· Neck massage
· Detailed face massage
· 50 acupressure points
· 8 meridians
· Lymphatic drainage
The
Japanese believe that beauty is more than skin deep. The fantastic thing
about Tsuboki Japanese face massage is that it works on many levels at the same
time, from the inside and the outside.
By
working SUPERFICIALLY, we improve skin tone
and lymph flow.
By
working with the MUSCLES at a deeper
level, we can positively affect muscle tone and general appearance.
By
working the MERIDIANS that run through
the face, we can balance the health in the whole body. In addition, many of the TSUBOS have a specific
beneficial effect on the appearance of the face.
By working with the LYMPHATIC system, we
encourage the removal of metabolic waste products.
STAGES
OF TSUBOKI FACE MASSAGE
Stage one massage
to the neck & shoulders to increase circulation to the face and reduce
tension in these areas.
Stage two a
detailed face massage with oil including traditional Japanese massage
techniques. Crystals are also used during this stage to impart their healing
qualities onto the skin and beyond.
Stage three working
more than 50 tsubos and 8 meridians.
Stage four lymphatic
drainage to eliminate toxins.
Face
massage is incredibly relaxing to receive, but 7 of the 8 meridians that run
through the face are the yang, or more energising meridians.
This
may explain why clients often report feeling deeply relaxed during the massage
but balanced and energised afterwards.
SUITABILITY
In
some circumstances Tsuboki Japanese Face Massage may not be appropriate. If you are in any doubt as to whether the
massage is suitable for you, please consult your practitioner.
The
cost of either treatment is £35
Neal’s
Yard Remedies Organic Remedies products are used during these sessions to give
the session a special quality.
Lockdown
also gave me time to learn more about Neal’s Yard Organic Remedies products and
undertake more training.
I
have been running outdoor feet pamper sessions for groups of 5, but as the weather gets more
autumnal, I am now offering Facebook Live sessions for feet pampering, facials
and hand pampering sessions via private Facebook groups. If this is of interest to you, please contact
me via the comments. Thank you.
Look after yourself and keep safe and well
Julie x