Treatments & Modalities

Meridian Shiatsu combines the massage techniques of Japan with the meridian system of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Using a mixture of finger, palm, and elbow pressure, as well as stretching and exercise, Shiatsu encourages the flow of Qi, a form of body energy central to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our staff can make fine adjustments to the level of pressure used in order to fit the needs of our clients. In additional, many of the conditions acupuncture is typically used to treat can be remedied with Shiatsu.

Sotai, invented by Keizo Hashimoto, is a system that seeks to correct stiffness and muscle pain. It states that these pains originate from bad movements and muscle usage. This therapeutic technique can relieve tension, pain, and limited range of motion by encouraging proper alignment and joint motion. Sotai is a simple, yet powerful, form of bodywork.

Our array of Western massage techniques include: Swedish, valued for reducing joint stiffness; Deep Tissue, which massages the muscles and connective tissues below the top layer of muscles; and sports massage, designed to treat ailments commonly associated with athletic activity. Massage is an integral part of the professional sports world, and coaches such as the New England Patriots’ Bill Belichick mandate massage as part of their athletes’ training regimes.

The staff at Healing Hand uses their expertise to craft combinations of these techniques to provide a full treatment of our clients’ conditions, whether they are serious injuries or everyday aches and pains. The mix of East and West provides a blend of preventive and reactive treatments that invigorate physical, mental, and spiritual health. Through regular sessions, our staff can help alleviate the tension and stress that plagues modern-day living.