Healing Lotus

Tara Rachel Jones, AOBTA-CP, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)

Mission Statement

My interest in Shiatsu began in 1996 during my first formal yoga teacher training. I came across an article describing how the yoga postures stimulate different acu-points and meridian channels in the body. Since I had spent some time previous to reading this informally studying massage, I was delighted to find a body work practice complimentary to the full lifestyle practice of yoga. 

Giving shiatsu, is yet another way of supporting human development and awareness. Since my early adulthood, I have been a progressive educator. It was working with children that inspired me to look at and find ways to do inner healing. I was curious and intrigued when I read in my books on education, what was meant by phrases stating that the teacher must purify her heart in order to be present for the budding nature of the developing human. I came to understand that there was an innate relationship between how I live and how I work; that ultimately, teaching was more about being, than doing. I found out that working with people takes a tremendous amount of commitment to personal development and continued re-awakening. When I experience myself as someone who supports the people I work with, I understand the profound responsibility it is to serve the personal growth of the clients I reach. 

Education philosophies, yoga, cooking, shiatsu and a commitment to being a student of life, have added to the ways for me to deepen my understanding of my whole relationship to myself. and therefore, others. 

Healing Lotus Shiatsu Therapy sessions are meant to support the whole person, body, mind and spirit.  

Shiatsu is a form of Asian bodywork. Its origins are rooted in both Chinese and Japanese medicine. The work is based on balancing, harmonizing and supporting our innate healing process. 

Our self-healing ability is based on the free flow of our cosmic life force, which is called QI. Day-to-day living can cause a state of dis-ease. Thus obstructing, stagnating or limiting the movement of this vital energy. 

The Chinese texts say that there are rivers of QI that flow throughout the body, called meridians. Along these channels are acu-points. Shi means finger and Atsu means pressure in Japanese. Gentle finger pressure, usually, thumb pressure or palm pressure, is applied along the meridians to support opening up the smooth flow of energy throughout the body.

Shiatsu works on the physical body and opens up the release of obstruction and stagnation of the mental and emotional aspects of being. Shiatsu is very relaxing and balancing for overall well-being, body, mind and spirit.  

Shiatsu is a fully clothed form of bodywork. Asian Bodywork Therapy takes place on a cushioned floor mat for supine pose and Body Cushion equipment for prone pose and pillows for side-lying pose.

Wear loose comfortable clothing, clean socks and no jewelry nor scents nor perfumes. Shiatsu sessions last for one hour. 

Your First Session:  We will take the time to review your wellness history, discuss your questions, go over a session plan. 

Follow-up Sessions: Zen Shiatsu is a form of bodywork that has a cumulative effect that builds over time. Therefore, it is helpful to have a rhythm for receiving  bodywork to reap the most benefit.

WELLNESS PROTOCOL – Masking is optional

Your wellness comfort is my priority. Please let me know, if you would like our session to be done with or without face masks. 

WELLNESS INVESTMENT FEES

Individual Sessions

60 minutes: $140/session*

75 minutes: $160/session

90 minutes: $200/session

5 Session Package

60 minutes: $650

75 minutes: $750

90 minutes: $950

*If you are making an appointment for a child (ages 9-11) or a Tween (Ages 12-14), 

no longer than a one-hour session is recommended.*

What Conditions May Be Alleviated by Shiatsu?

Asthma, shortness of breath
Colds
Sore Throat
Toothache, TMJ
Constipation
Lower Back Pain
Frozen Shoulder
Diarrhea
Colitis
Digestive Issues, Indigestion, Ulcers
Gum Disease
Fatigue, Low Energy
High Blood Pressure
Insomnia
Hypoglycemia
Emotional Upset: (Anger, Sadness, Depression, Feeling Overwhelmed, Grief, Anxiety, Stress)
Bladder Infections
Sciatica
Carpal tunnel Syndrome
Earaches
Vision
Conjunctivitis
Tinnitus
Immune function
Allergies
Headaches and Migraines
PMS, Menopause Symptoms, Irregular Menstruation
Inflexibility 

Who Can Benefit from Shiatsu?

Adults * Teens * Children * Athletes * Yoga Students and Teachers * Dancers *Everyone  

Welcome to Healing Lotus Zen Shiatsu Therapy. You will be invited to fill out an intake form. Be as thorough as possible. This form will support our path to our work together. Please feel free to list any additional questions you may have. 

Zen Shiatsu Therapy works cumulatively. It allows you to experience the benefits of your process in a consistent manner. 

While it is optimal to make a series of appointments in advance, a Shiatsu session is beneficial whenever you need it and on the timetable that fits your schedule!

• When you need to change your appointment, please email, call or text to re-schedule.
  
• Kindly, give 24 hours notice if you have to miss any appointments. 

• Last minute cancellations (within 24hrs) or missed appointments are subject to billing for the full amount of a session. 

•  Healing Lotus accepts direct payments of Cash or Pay online via Zelle,   Venmo or PayPal.  

• Healing Lotus expects your payment before or upon arrival for your session. 

Receipts 

Healing Lotus can provide you with a receipt. PLEASE request this receipt when you make your appointment. 

Personal Property

You are responsible for your valuables. Healing lotus and Tara Rachel Jones are not liable for you personal properties while you are here. 

Attire

Zen Shiatsu is a fully clothed form of bodywork. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a clean pair of socks to put on. 

On the day of your visit, do not wear jewelry, scents or perfumes.

I kindly ask that you turn off your cell phone while you are in session. 

Tara Rachel Jones, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM), ABT (AOBTA)  is a certified Asian Body Work Therapist and Shiatsu Practitioner by the AOBTA, American Organization for Asian Bodywork Therapies of Asia and as a Diplomat of Asian Bodywork Therapy by the NCCAOM, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 

She began studying Shiatsu with her private teacher in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 1997-1999 and holds a certificate of completion. In 2005, Tara graduate from 700hr training from the Charles River Institute for Healing and Inner Arts (Formerly named The Charles River School of Shiatsu) that was in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

From 2001-2006, Tara taught a Qi Flow Yoga Class (Meridian Yoga, at Charles River Institute – which combines yoga and the meridian system. This class was an extension of the Shiatsu Makko-Ho exercises. 

Tara Rachel Jones is also certified in BAREFOOT SHIATSU TECHNIQUE and also certified to offer other adjunct techniques in a session: Gua Sha, Cupping and Moxibustion. She will be adding Thai Yoga Bodywork very soon!

Healing Lotus Zen Shiatsu practice is offered in 2 locations:

On The Mat Yoga Studio

30 Monument Square

Concord, Ma. 01742

Scheduling Options for 

Concord, MA.

Mondays  2:30-5pm

Saturdays 12:30-3:30pm

Sundays 12:30-2:30pm

The Arlington Center

369 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, Ma.

Scheduling Options for 

ARLINGTON, MA.

Fridays 1-3pm

Saturdays 1-5pm

Sundays 1-5pm

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