The origins of massage can be traced back over 3000 years to Ancient China. The Chinese discovered specific points throughout the body that responded to touch and pressure. Simple but effective routines were developed that balanced the body, mind and spirit, maintaining good health and preventing illness.
One of the basic models of Chinese philosophy is the element of Qi (pronounced chi, meaning life force.) The Chinese believe this life force circulates throughout the body along channels called meridians. We have 12 principal meridians, each associated with and giving energy to, a particular organ or system in the body.
If the life force flows smoothly throughout the system, the body functions in harmony. However if the Qi is blocked or it stagnates, the result is pain, congestion and disease. Applying pressure along the meridian points releases pain and/or stiffness, the blockages dissipate, the flow of Qi is restored encouraging the body to rebalance and heal itself.
By stimulating the bodies’ natural healing mechanism, we see immediate effects including relaxation of tight and spasming muscles and tendons, calming of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, reduced stress and tension and an overall feeling of calm and wellbeing.
Two Hands Corporate Massage incorporates the Chinese principles and philosophies of traditional shiatsu and trigger point therapy into a 15 minute seated massage treatment.
Traditional techniques combined with our ergonomic equipment fills the needs of modern corporate Australia and the time poor environment in which we live.
