What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is the Japanese art of finger pressure. Most people associate shiatsu with massage, but actually it is quite different. Shiatsu consists of rhythmic, single point finger pressure applied along the "qi" energy channels or meridians of the body. Shiatsu is simple, safe, non-invasive and at the same time, very effective in the treatment of many acute and chronic disorders.
Based on research in Japan, it has been documented that shiatsu is very effective in calming the sympathetic nervous system and improving the tone and function of the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, lymph nodes, endocrine glands and internal organs.
What are the unique features of Kamiya shiatsu?
Shiatsu Ryoho means ‘single method of treatment’. Shiatsu therapy (finger-pressure treatment) is the base of Kamiya therapy to which he adds several other complimentary modalities. Kaz practices shiatsu ryoho in order to achieve the maximum treatment result for the client’s individual problem from each treatment. The ability to assess and treat clients with the most effective techniques is a skill that has refined over thirty years of experience and training.
What are Kaz Kamiya's professional credentials?
Kaz is a Licensed Health Practitioner in the city of Toronto with professional accrediation as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in Ontario and a Certified Shiatsu Therapist (CST) with the Shiatsu Therapy Association of Ontario. He was trained in Japan under the great shiatsu master Shizuto Masunaga.