Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that involves applying pressure to certain meridian points on the body to relieve pain. The human body has fourteen "meridians" that carry energy throughout the body. These meridians start at the fingertips, connect to the brain, and then connect to the organ associated with the specific meridian.

Acupressure deals with all the aspects of a person as a whole: body, emotions, mind, and spirit as one, not as separate parts. It relaxes muscular tension and balances the vital life forces of the body.

Acupressure can help with the following

• Relieve stress and tension
• Relax mind and body
• Increase blood circulation
• Aid in the removal of toxic wastes
• Provide relief from head, neck and shoulder aches
• Promote the healing of injuries
• Increase energy levels
• Increase overall feeling of well-being
• Decreasing labor pains

The client lies fully clothed on a soft massage table while the practitioner presses gently on points situated on various parts of the client's body. The session is non-invasive and gentle. An average session lasts for about one hour. However, most clients normally require a number of sessions to complete a treatment.

Acupressure points Respiratory Organs Common Cold 4, 17, 52, 59 Chronic Bronchitis 13, 17, 45, 54, 59 Asthma 5, 6, 8, 9, 16, 17, 54 Circulatory System General Improvements 16, 18, 19, 40, 55 Blood pressure too high 36, 40, 43, 49, 60 Blood pressure too low 16, 18, 24, 36 Digestive System Ailing Stomach/duodenum 24, 27, 36, 47, 61 Liver complaints 16, 36, 37, 57, 60 Kidney and Bladder Nighttime bedwetting 31, 36, 40, 62, 64 Inflammations / Swelling 31, 34, 43, 62, 64 Rheumatic Complaints Arthritis Treat the specific areas- Joint aches 12, 37, 42, 46, 58 Neck pains 42, 50, 51, 58 Shoulder pains 7, 12, 38, 68 Elbow pains 12, 37, 58 Lower back pain 42, 62, 64, 67 Gout pains 41, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68 Hip pains 37, 42, 66 Knee pains 35, 37, 42 Ankle pains 42, 43, 44 Reproductive System Menstrual problems 28, 29, 30, 31, 40, 62 Climactic problems 2, 16, 19, 53, 64 Imbalance Due to Stress or Emotion Relieving the problems 16, 19, 20, 36, 40, 55 Pain Relief Headache - General 1, 50, 58, 59 Headache - Forehead 1, 59 Headache - Top of Head 42, 49 Headache - Temples 2, 58 Headache - Back of Head 42, 50 Toothache 43, 59, 62, A, B Dizziness 43, 48, 51, 52 Insomnia 16, 19, 40, 43, 55 Hard-of-Hearing, Tinnitus 58, 69, 70 Constipation 26, 57, 63 Diarrhea 26, 27, 36, 47 Wind 24, 26, 40, 47 Nausea, vomiting 16, 19, 36 Allergy, skin rash 16, 36, 40, 49 Fatigue 24, 31, 36, 59 Greater body efficiency 36, 45, 56 Anxiety 16, 19, 36, 40, 43 Sleepiness 19, 40, 43, 45 Sexual problems 16, 31, 36, 40, 43, 62 Breaking Bad Habits Lose weight 22, 24, 25, S Quit smoking 5, 17, 20, 36, 45 Quit drinking alcohol 4, 16, 19, 36, 40 General Health Face and body care 1, 2, 34, 36, 40