Seitai is a Japanese therapy baised on the principles of Acupuncture, but using Acupressure with fingers and thumbs and sometimes elbows to stimulate the Acupoints, (Tsubo) instead of needles. This, combined with realigning the spine, by adjusting the vertebrae back into their correct position, gives a very complete treatment designed to bring the body back into its natural balance.

SEITAI can help with all sorts of pain, HEAD ACHES, MIGRAINES, NECK STIFFNESS, SHOULDER / ELBOW / HAND PAIN, BACK ACHE, LUMBAGO, HIP PAIN, KNEE PROBLEMS, SCIATICA.

Please see explanation of each problem on this detailled page.

A typical SEITAI treatment lasts anywhere from 35 to 45 minutes, the patient remains fully clothed during the stimulation of the pressure points ( TSUBO ) and when spinal adjustments are given. If cupping is required then that area must be free of any garments. The pressure used in SEITAI is dependent upon 2 things;

• The first is how much pressure is needed  by your MERIDIAN SYSTEM to “kick start” your CHI
  
• The second and equally as important factor is how much pressure you, as the recipient likes
  

Some people really like firm/deep pressure whereas other people prefer a more gentle approach. Both ways work! So the treatment will be as enjoyable as it can be, even if you have never had any- body work done before.

SEITAI treatments vary from person to person, and so do the effects.
Most people experience a warm glowing feeling all over their body as the CHI begins to flow around the MERIDIANS, Inducing better blood flow and higher oxygenation of muscle. There are over 300 TSUBO on the body, and SETAI uses most of the major points. Some of these TSUBO may be tender; this is quite typical even if a little uncomfortable.
Your body knows good-pain from bad-pain. Your body will enjoy the pressure, and after a few treatments, the initial tenderness in the TSUBO will go.

SEITAI treatment will make each individual feel different. Most people will feel tired after and this may last 2-3 days.
Most people’s bodies need to de-tox – too many coffees, or alcoholic drinks, or chemicals in the system will be expelled over this 2-3 day period. Most people will ache, generally where there has been an adjustment, but any where that has been worked on can be sore for a few days. Some people feel nauseous and quite emotional and occasionally some people can feel a bit “down”, under the weather, or even slightly depressed, these are all normal reactions to the treatment. These feelings immediately after the treatment generally only happen on the first few sessions. After 2-3 sessions your body has de-toxed and the Tsubo have relaxed so everything becomes easier.

I always suggest six SEITAI treatments as  standard. Some people may well need more, depending on their condition, age, and severity of the injury. Some people may feel better after three or four sessions, but I will still recommend finishing the six, this is because although the pain may ease after the initial few treatments the problem may well persist and will probably re-occur. The Meridian system in most people also takes about six to ten sessions to balance out. The first six treatments should be completed within six to ten weeks usually with a week in-between each treatment, although it can be as little as two days between each session if the problem/injury/person needs this. People generally return on a maintenance schedule which suits their particular requirements. Generally once a month is ok for most people but it depends on what person does in-between sessions. If the person is stressed a lot, physically or mentally then the time scale may need to be reduced to maybe every two weeks, or only once every two months may be ok if your body allows. It really is up to the individual.

So many of the problems we experience as adults actually happen many years prior to feeling the pain. In fact most occur in our childhood years, so it is very important to get children checked if they fall or are involved in any incident which you think may have caused damage. Colin will check children for FREE and any subsequent treatment will be at a reduced rate.