acupressurist
Meridian pressure practitioner
An acupressurist is a practitioner of acupressure—a therapeutic technique that applies pressure to specific points on the body to relieve pain or promote healing.
Like acupuncture but without needles, the practice derives from traditional Chinese medicine.
The acupressurist worked on the tension points in my shoulders.
Japanese digit-pressure bodywork
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
- trigger pointsHypersensitive muscle tissue areas
- meridiansPole-to-pole geographic lines
- palpationMedical examination by touch
Vital life energy
- chiGreek letter or energy
- meridiansPole-to-pole geographic lines
- chakrasBody's spiritual focal points
- yin-yangChinese duality symbol
energy flow · balance · harmony · life force · prana · blockages · vital energy · mind-body
State of being unwound
- stress reductionLessening mental tension
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
tranquility · self-care · mindfulness · tension relief · calm · wellness · circulation · sleep improvement
Mental health practitioner
- healerOne who restores health
- masseurOne who rubs muscles
- reflexologistFoot-based healing practitioner
- bodyworkerManual soft-tissue therapist
chiropractor · osteopath · naturopath · physiotherapist · clinician · specialist · holistic healer · licensed therapist
Easing of discomfort
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- restorationReturning something to condition
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- reliefEasing of distress
soothing · therapeutic · curative · remedial · palliative · restorative · recuperation · tension release
shiatsu
Japanese digit-pressure bodywork
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
- trigger pointsHypersensitive muscle tissue areas
- meridiansPole-to-pole geographic lines
palpation · bodywork · manual therapy · deep tissue · compression
qi
Vital life energy
yin-yang · energy flow · balance · harmony · life force · prana · blockages · vital energy · mind-body · wellness
relaxation
State of being unwound
- stress reductionLessening mental tension
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
vitality · tranquility · self-care · mindfulness · tension relief · calm · wellness · circulation · sleep improvement · emotional balance
therapist
Mental health practitioner
- healerOne who restores health
- masseurOne who rubs muscles
- reflexologistFoot-based healing practitioner
bodyworker · chiropractor · osteopath · naturopath · physiotherapist · clinician · specialist · holistic healer · licensed therapist
pain relief
Easing of discomfort
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- restorationReturning something to condition
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
relief · soothing · therapeutic · curative · remedial · palliative · restorative · recuperation · tension release · muscle relaxation