Amatsu
What is it?
Amatsu is a physical therapy based on natural body movement (Taijutsu) helping the restoration of health and well-being. It can be used to help many musculoskeletal and lifestyle related conditions. Amatsu is a very effective complimentary therapy, originating from Japan where it has been used for many centuries.
Working with soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and organs), it aims to restore
optimal functioning of the whole body, addressing not just the symptoms but also the source of the issue. It re-balances the body’s structural and energetic systems.
How does it help?
What can Amatsu treat?
Amatsu effectively treats a vast range of problems and can also be used to maintain optimal health and well-being. Below is a non-exhaustive list of conditions Amatsu can help with:
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Postural or mobility problems
- Sports injuries like sprains and strains
- Circulation issues
- Whiplash
- Frozen shoulders
- Headaches and migraines
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Tennis and golfers elbow
- IBS and other digestive problems
- Menstrual problems
- Pre and post pregnancy
- Carpel tunnel
- Feet, ankle and knee problems
- Chronic fatigue…
The Balance
A treatment, or balance, will take between 30 and 60 minutes and are carried out fully clothed.
After taking your medical history and lifestyle information, the practitioner will assess your whole body using observation, muscle testing and palpation.
With this diagnosis, the practitioner will then use various non-invasive techniques, depending on your condition, the assessment and the situation. Those techniques can include soft tissue pressure, mobilisation, massage, visceral or cranial balancing.
What makes Amatsu unique is the use of natural body movement (Taijutsu), which uses no strength, to induce movement and changes.
A practitioner will work on your body’s structure, but also consider nutrition, energy, emotion and environment to work holistically.
A balance can be vigorous or extremely gentle and are suitable for people of all age groups and those with limited mobility. The vast majority of clients find the treatment very relaxing.
The number of treatments required will vary depending on individual conditions.
Your therapist will also be able to give aftercare advice.
