The Ancient Art of Acupressure
can lead to deeper and more lasting results. Acupressure plays a significant role in Shayla's work, helping the body 'reconnect to its source' and 'remember' its original state of health. Shayla incorporates acupressure into nearly every massage therapy session, however, full sessions of acupressure are a real treat. Jin Shin (acupressure) has four core "extraordinary flow" patterns that help realign the body meridians and balance the physical and psyche. Shayla completed over 120 hours of study at the Acupressure Institute, Berkeley, CA 

"Extraordinary FLOWS"... What's THAT?!?
There are 3 main 'recipies' used in traditional Acupressure to balance the body and its meridians. They are called Extraordinary Flows because the points used cross over several organ meridians during the session allowing access to a deeper level of the body's energy.

There are 12 organ meridians in Chinese Theory, each running for 2 hours, beginning at a set hour of the day, they run in the same pattern of 2 hour increments every day. Insight can be gained if a client is experiencing consistent issues at the same time of day repeatedly. For instance, a client reported having trouble with sleep, waking up every night at 5 a.m. and unable to find sleep again until about 7 a.m.. This did not come as a surprise to Shayla since he had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and this is the exact time the lung meridian runs. Acupressure points were given to the client to soothe the distress being experienced by the lung meridian, and upon practice Dick was able to find comfort and fall back asleep by simply touching vital points lightly with his fingers.

The Extraordinary Channels function as the body's master balancing mechanism,
being reservoirs of energy with can drain excesses or supply depletions of energy within the organ meridians."

The 3 main Extraordinary Flows are:
"These differ from the organ meridians in that they do not flow continuously; they flow only when necessary"

1) Regulatory:
Acupressure Institute of Berkeley, CA states this channel "balances both Yin and Yang meridians affecting the internal organs, blood, and body temperature. It nourishes the immune system and harmonizes the emotions." Used for minor ailments such as cold or flu, stress disorders such as insomnia and shoulder pain, emotional imbalances such as depression or nervousness, and joint pain due to weather changes. It is not as good a choice for chronic problems.

2) Central:
Acupressure Institute characterizes the Central Channel as "the most primary and ruling energy channel of the body and soul vital to the well being of the individual. It is used for pain in muscles, tendons and bones, stiff neck, and knee pain". Since it addresses the chakras directly, it balances Kundalini including the Spirit and Emotions. It directly benefits the spinal column and balances both sides of the body.

3) Bridge:
Acupressure Institute of Berkeley, CA states that it "mainly balances the amount of CHI used by each meridian and governs the body's energy reserves stored in the kidneys. It benefits the shoulder, hip and ankle joints, and regulates muscular activity. This channel also facilitates communication between upper and lower body, connecting the head and the heart, helps to ground the energy. The channel is traditionally associated with balancing aggression, fatigue, depression, grief, low back aches and circulation of life force."

Why not try a full Acupressure session today
and see how this ancient art can bring Health, Balance and Vitality to your everyday life!