TsuboKi®
Japanese Face Massage
‘Tsubo’
is a point along a meridian where the body’s energy is most
easily influenced and ‘Ki’ is the name of this energy.
Traditional Japanese massage techniques work on both the
under lying facial musculature as well as the skin,
increasing circulation and removing toxins; the stimulation
of Tsubo, like acupressure points, affect the whole body.
Dermal rollers,‘RidoKi’, are used to invigorate the skin,
with traditional Japanese Camelia Oil leaving it soft and
smooth. A ‘natural facelift’ www.tsuboki.com
1
hr £30, 1½ hrs £40

SUBOKI® Japanese Face Massage is a wonderfully relaxing yet
energising treatment suitable for men or women who want to
feel good on the inside and the outside.
Based in part on the principles of acupressure, it is a
modern take on meridian theory, which goes back thousands
of years in Japan and China.
TSUBO = acupressure point - this is a place along a
meridian where the energy can be most influenced, affecting
the body on many levels (see elsewhere)
KI = the energy that flows through the meridians.
TSUBOKI® = massage using the tsubos to influence the flow
of Ki in the body!
In short, it is a "full body" massage and "natural
facelift" combined into a relaxing and restorative
health-giving treatment. WOW!
A powerful and yet very gentle and relaxing face treatment
which can include an aromatherapy oil blend, working on the
surface facial musculature as well as the deep. There are
12 main meridians in the body, 8 of which run through the
face, and by working on these points we are affecting the
whole body. This may be why people report afterwards
feeling like they’ve had a deep tissue full body massage.
A combination of ‘Anma’, Japanese massage techniques
(literally meaning ‘rubbing’) and Acupressure is used.
Working in this way improves the condition of the facial
skin, diminishing wrinkles, improving muscle tone,
activating the facial nerves, thus increasing the flow of
Ki, Chi or Prana to the face and hey presto, a natural
facelift! Catherine has trained in Advanced (level 2)
Tsuboki.
To book your
Japanese face massage, please contact Catherine on
01458
835747
or
email me
TSUBOKI® Japanese Face Massage is a wonderfully relaxing
yet energising treatment suitable for men or women who want
to feel good on the inside and the outside.
Based in part on the principles of acupressure, it is a
modern take on meridian theory, which goes back thousands
of years in Japan and China. TSUBO = acupressure point -
this is a place along a meridian where the energy can be
most influenced, affecting the body on many levels (see
elsewhere). KI = the energy that flows through the
meridians.
TSUBOKI® = massage using the tsubos to influence the flow
of Ki in the body!
In short, it is a "full body" massage and "natural
facelift" combined into a relaxing and restorative
health-giving treatment. WOW!The Japanese believe that
beauty is more than skin deep, and that to be beautiful you
have to be healthy too. The fantastic thing about Tsuboki™
Japanese face massage is that it works on many levels at
the same time, from the inside and the outside. By working
SUPERFICIALLY we improve skin tone and lymph flow. By
working with the MUSCULATURE at a deeper level, we can
affect muscle tone and general appearance, as well as
prepare the face for the next stage. By working with the
MERIDIANS that run through the face, we can affect the
balance of health in the whole body. In addition, many of
the TSUBOS have a specific beneficial effect on the
appearance of the face. By working with the LYMPHATIC
system we encourage the removal of metabolic waste
products. Many of the techniques can help to prevent lines,
wrinkles, and puffiness - a natural facelift!
The face is a very accessible part of the body to offer for
massage, yet face massage can be the most intimate and
nurturing of massages. The face massage is incredibly
relaxing to receive, but 7 of the 8 meridians that run
through the face are the yang, or more energising ones.
This may explain why clients often report feeling deeply
relaxed during the massage but balanced and energised
afterwards.
TSUBOKI ® massage comprises FOUR specific stages:
STAGE ONE massage to the neck and shoulders to increase
circulation to the face and reduce tension in these areas
STAGE TWO a detailed face massage using camellia oil as
traditionally used in Japan (this is fragrance free).
STAGE THREE working more than 50 tsubos and 8 meridians
STAGE FOUR lymphatic drainage to eliminate toxins
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Both of these innovative therapies are based on acupressure
massage, and have been developed by Anne, drawing on her
many years of experience. Both work on the principle of
massaging a part of the body to affect the whole.
Tsuboki® Face Massage
I developed this routine myself, and now teach it around
the country to students. (If you are a qualified massage
therapist and are interested in offering this fabulous
therapy to your clients, see workshops page)
Using anma and acupressure techniques, this massage affects
the deep and superficial muscles of the face, reduces the
development of wrinkles, improves the appearance of the
skin, and encourages the elimination of metabolic waste
products.
A NATURAL FACELIFT!!
The stimulation of acupressure points and meridians will
help to balance the whole body.
INCLUDES:
neck massage
detailed face massage
50 acupressure points
8 meridians
lymphatic drainage
For the massage I use camellia oil, a light and easily
absorbed medium that has been used in traditional Japanese
Face Massage for centuries.
Clients report feeling incredibly relaxed during the
massage, but very soon afterwards, energised and
revitalised.
The Japanese believe that beauty is more than skin deep,
and that to be beautiful you have to be healthy too.
The fantastic thing about Tsuboki™ Japanese face massage is
that it works on many levels at the same time, from the
inside and the outside
By working SUPERFICIALLY we improve skin tone and lymph
flow.
By working with the MUSCULATURE at a deeper level, we can
affect muscle tone and general appearance, as well as
prepare the face for the next stage
By working with the MERIDIANS that run through the face, we
can affect the balance of health in the whole body. In
addition, many of the TSUBOS have a specific beneficial
effect on the appearance of the face
By working with the LYMPHATIC system we encourage the
removal of metabolic waste products.
Many of the techniques can help to prevent lines, wrinkles,
and puffiness - a natural facelift!
PARADOXES OF TSUBOKI™ JAPANESE FACE MASSAGE
ONE: the face is a very accessible part of the body to
offer for massage, yet face massage can be the most
intimate and nurturing of massages.
TWO: face massage is incredibly relaxing to receive, but 7
of the 8 meridians that run through the face are the yang,
or more energising ones. This may explain why clients often
report feeling deeply relaxed during the massage but
balanced and energised afterwards.
SUITABILITY
In some circumstances Tsuboki™ Japanese Face Massage may
not be appropriate - this includes pregnancy or recent
procedures such as Botox. If you are in any doubt as to
whether the massage is suitable for you, please consult
your practitioner.
TSUBOKI ® massage comprises FOUR specific stages:
STAGE ONE massage to the neck and shoulders to increase
circulation to the face and reduce tension in these areas
STAGE TWO a detailed face massage using camellia oil as
traditionally used in Japan (this is fragrance free).
STAGE THREE working more than 50 tsubos and 8 meridians
STAGE FOUR lymphatic drainage to eliminate toxins
Please Note:
In some circumstances Tsuboki™ Japanese Face Massage may
not be appropriate - this includes pregnancy or recent
procedures such as Botox. Please make the practitioner
aware of all relevant medical history, any medication you
may be taking and alert her to any allergies you have. In
general, Aromatherapy, massage and the use of essential
oils is best avoided during the first 12 weeks of
pregnancy. If you are in any doubt as to whether the
treatment is suitable for you, please
email me.
Please Note: In some circumstances Tsuboki™ Japanese Face
Massage may not be appropriate - this includes pregnancy or
recent procedures such as Botox. If you are in any doubt as
to whether the massage is suitable for you,
please email me.
To book your
Japanese face massage, please contact Catherine on
01458
835747
or
email me
Indigo Holistics - Complementary Therapist - Catherine
Dempsey
Dip ITEC, (Anatomy & Physiology, Massage,
Aromatherapy), Dip Richdales (Traditional Thai Yoga
Massage)., Dip SAC (Crystal Healing),
Relax Kids Teacher, Member of the Complementary Therapists
Association, Massage In Schools Association, AC
Registered.
