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 is the ancient Chinese healing art of using applied pressure on specific points on the body to relieve common ailments and discomfort.

Acupressure is based on the same concept of meridians and acupoints as acupuncture, but fingertip pressure is used rather than needles.

The aim is also the same, to balance the flow of energy or qi within the meridians, creating healthy functioning of the internal organs and preventing or curing disease.

During treatment, the practitioner determines the correct points to use in relation to the ailment(s) and then places gentle pressure on the area(s) using the tips of the index or middle fingers, or the thumb, or the edge of the fingernail.

The pressure must be even and is most often applied in the direction of the flow of the meridian. Small rotations may accompany the pressure and depending on the condition, the effects may be felt immediately (as in the case of blocked sinuses).

Some conditions which acupressure can treat are:

• Asthma

• Back Ache

• Constipation

• Fatigue

• Headaches

Acupressure can help with the following:

          1. Relieve stress and tension
          2. Relax mind and body
          3. Increase blood circulation
          4. Aid in the removal of toxic wastes
          5. Provide relief from head, neck and shoulder aches
          6. Promote the healing of injuries
          7. Increase energy levels
          8. Increase overall feeling of well-being
          9. 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.