Why Choose Shiatsu for Menopause or Peri-Menopause
Peri-menopause and menopause mark important transitions in a woman’s life, often bringing a variety of physical and emotional changes. Symptoms such as hot flashes, mood fluctuations, disrupted sleep, and shifts in skin health or energy levels are common. Although these changes are a natural part of aging, they can sometimes feel challenging. But there’s good news - Chinese Medicine offers solutions. Through Qigong, Shiatsu and diet, you can ease those intense symptoms and find balance again. The Root Cause: Kidney Energy Imbalances In Chinese Medicine, the heart is seen as the emperor, but it’s the kidneys that fuel its function. When your Kidney energy is depleted - especially during menopause, when hormones are fluctuating - the heart can go into overdrive, resulting in those feelings of panic, palpitations and sleep disturbances. Strengthening your Kidney energy can bring a sense of calm and stability back into your life.
How do we do this? By incorporating foods that nourish the Kidneys, like seaweed, walnuts, and black beans, and practicing Qi Gong exercises that balance the Kidney and Heart energies.
Cooling and Restoring Balance Kidney energy is associated with Yin — the cooling, restorative energy that calms the heat of Yang activity. If you’re dealing with hot flashes, anxiety, or exhaustion, it could mean your Kidney Yin is depleted. Strengthening your Yin energy helps balance out the heat and restore your body’s internal harmony.
Grounding into the earth which is our natural connection to Yin, gives us the sense of support, nurture and cooling aspects of our body. Learning Tai Chi Qigong helps to balance Yin and Yang.
Benefits of Shiatsu for Menopause:
Regulates hormonal fluctuations
Reduces hot flashes and night sweats
Improves sleep quality
Balances mood and reduces anxiety
Enhances overall well-being
If you’re ready to reduce anxiety, ground your energy, and ease those uncomfortable menopause symptoms, book a session today and take the first step toward feeling more balanced, calm and connected to your body.
