Acupressure is an ancient healing art. Finger pressure is used on key points to stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. It encourages the release of muscular tension, the increased circulation of blood, and the flow of the body’s vital life force (often called “chi”) simply by pressing these special points. Like acupuncture, acupressure accesses the energy of the body through the points and meridian pathways to influence health and well being.
In this system, symptoms are considered an expression of the state of the whole body. For instance, a tension headache may originate in the shoulder and neck area. Using points, acupressure can relieve the local head pain and discomfort. Additionally, acupressure can reestablish the body’s balance before the stress and strain can cause more problems in other areas of the body.
Naomi Rayman, whom you may already know from Synergy+, is a Pilates instructor and has recently earned her acupressure therapist certification. As a certified Pilates instructor and a certified acupressure therapist, Naomi finds that the two forms of body and mind awareness are complimentary…and, indeed, synergistic!
Naomi can be reached by phone at 415-596-9314 or by e-mail at naomirayman@gmail.com. Hew new acupressure studio is located on the third floor just above Synergy+.
