SHIATSU HEALING THERAPY

Gary & Laura Dee Ruiz
Sonoma, California
707.938.2296
shiatsu4u@comcast.net

Mission

To have health awareness be part of our lives in an easy and real way...bringing together the self, spirit, family, and community into a working relationship in our lives.

Profile

Gary and Laura Dee have a combined total of over 25 years full time experience in shiatsu and its related energy work. We are also California Certified instructors in Postsecondary and Vocational Education.

Information

Shiatsu is an ancient form of acupressure passed through many cultures under many forums. The word actually means "finger pressure" and we explore different styles and techniques of this incredible for of bodywork.

Shiatsu works with strengthening and releasing blockages on an energetic level as well as physical manipulation through the use of pressure points to help us restore and maintain our natural condition of health and harmony.

As a foundation and general guidleline, we examine and work with the Traditional Chinese Medicine system of the Meridians (energy pathways) as well as incorporation the Namikoshi style of shiatsu from Japan. Some modes that may also come into play are Tui Na, Zen Style, Chakra Balancing, as well as other traditional forms.

These different brances of the traditional medicine tree expose the client to its many forms and applications of pressure techniques. As a client, you will remain clothed and in control of the level of pressure most suitable. "It does not have to hurt to work, but creatively deep it possible".

Our clients range from corporate folks, business people to students, real estate agents, construction workers & contractors, chiroprators to acupuncturists. People.

If you have experienced a shiatsu, tell a friend. If you are curious, please call.

Products/Services

Our standard format is a one hour session and we have a full range of options to fit your needs:

SHIATSU
One hour session...........................$75

RADIANT SHIATSU
One hour session with BOTH Laura & Gary.....125

GOING BEYOND
Two hour session............................140

News

GINGER SOAK

A great way to relieve the stress and tensions of tired and sore areas.

Low boil a pound or so of fresh chopped ginger root in a pot of water. You may choose to put the ginger in a cheesecloth like making a giant tea bag. This lets you squeeze the ginger after the cook.

Strain this ginger water into your foot soak tub or bath tub. Add water to desired temperature and soak. You can also soak wash cloths in this solution and up on those neck, shoulder, and back areas. Experiment and get to know this ancient herb as a medicine for you.