In 1982 I started with teaching physical exercises based on the traditional Chinese way of moving, as in Shiatsu, Tai Chi chuan, Qigong and Wu Shu. Besides I have a practice for Natural Medicine and work at Het Roessingh in Enschede, where I treat patients with chronic complaints, such as problems in movement, breathing or position. I have more than 29 years of experience.
There are many causes which explain the disruptions in energy balance. Mostly we do not recognize the signs and symptoms of stress. We are unaware of our stress. The problems often occur mentally and eventually also physically. It is also possible that physical complaints can lead to mental complaints.
During the treatment of physical problems, the mental background are not neglected. There are several methods :
• Qigong Yi
• Breathing techniques
• Shiatsu treatment
• Position and movement exercises
• Localisation of stress in muscles
I have been inspired to create a method consisting of all sorts of treatments to relax, to improve breathing techniques or to become aware of tensions in the body. It is my purpose to show the patient how to improve their positions and thereby solve pains. These lessons are by no means fuzzy, on the contrary, you have to be down to earth to discover your body and its feelings.
In combination of several techniques I try to cure the patient’s complaints. Examples are:
• Pressure point chair massage
• Classic or deep tissue Shiatsu
• Other relaxation exercises
• Cupping
Every year I treat people during a Indian market, Pasar Malem in Arnhem and Hengelo. In the beginning a lot of visitors are reluctant, but after seeing how my treatment works, I receive many enthusiastic reactions.
Shiatsu offers a great variety of effective techniques and can be used for solving various serious problems. It can also give extra energy as a prevention. The insights of traditional Chinese Medicine will be used as the keystone to set up a diagnosis. During the last weeks I am also children more and more. They had several treatments before, but without results. Examples of complaints are concentration difficulties, fatigue, migraine, neck and shoulder pains or aggressive behavior. The children are very positive after the treatment.