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Hichi buku goshin jutsu ryu (the tradition of the secret flower opening school for the defence of the self) is the ancient traditional healing art of Japan, the main purpose of which is the restoration of the body's ability to heal itself through gentle manipulation of ligaments and skeletal muscular systems, etc Amatsu Tatara (meaning "Sky Harbour" or literally Divine Residence/Gods Port) is a collaboration of martial arts, medicine, philosophy and stragegy that has been practiced in Japan for over two thousand years. Its principals and practices have recently been rediscovered in the West and clinically evaluated. Maasaki Hatsumi, the 24th Grandmaster of Togakure ryu and founder of the International Bujinkan Hombo Dojo, was born December 2, 1931, in Noda City, Chiba Perfecture, Japan. He graduated from Meji University, Literature Department and later went on to receive his Doctor degree from a medical school located in Yotsuya. He trained for over fifteen years in kobudo, thereafter becoming apprenticed to the late Toshitsuga Takamatsu who lived in Kashiwara, Nara Province.
Maasaki Hatsumi is the founder and grandmaster of the Bujinkan hail from the ancient battlefields of Japan, providing a rich mine of teachings that are equally applicable to modern situations. Medical science is dedicated to the betterment of health and the relief of suffering and yet the misuse of drugs and the exultation of the physicians's skills can lead to a state where an individual's health is no longer within his or her control.
A nutritious well balanced diet works to keep a person alive, vital and healthy, but grossly over eating, over drinking, or taking too many chemicals is a sure way to poison the body. |
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Amatsu recognises that there are a number of indicators which occur naturally and which give tell tale signs that the Godai is out of balance. Some of these , such as pain, serve as signs that something is wrong within our bodies. Pain is a signal within our central nervous system to tell us that something has gone wrong. Prior to the sensation of pain we normally experience loss of bodily function. The pain signal can be referred to almost anywhere, e.g. organ dysfunction can be referred to the muscles and joints of the body - heart to chest and left arm; gall bladder to left shoulder; liver to neck, eyes and upper back etc.
Treating pain with painkillers and an anti-inflammatory agent does not always correct the causative factors and often overloads the liver, which in modern man is already overworked dealing with environmental factors such as pollution, TV, computers, etc. AMATSU CAN HELP A WIDE RANGE OF PROBLEMS INCLUDING:- - Neck Resrictions
- Frozen Shoulder
- Back and Pelvis Pain
- Ear, Nose and Throat
- Muscle Spasms
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Sprains and Strains
- Joint Problems
- Tennis and Golfers Elbow
- Headaches
- Circulatory Problems
- Hypertension
- Digestive Disorders & IBS
- Menstrual Problems
- Discomfort During Pregnancy
- Colic
- Postural Problems
This is a comprehensive but by no means complete list, so please consult Lloyd Malcolm, Dip Amatsu, M.A. M.A.A.I. for more information specific to your problem. |
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Because it works!
Amatsu treats your whole body, not just the symptoms. It comprises of a number of different techniques such as massage, mobilisation, re-patterning and cranial balancing, which can be used in many combinations to suit the client's needs.
Your body has an amazing ability to regain its own health. However, the stresses of life can damage or distort your natural patterns leading to poor health in various forms. Amatsu supports and encourages the natural abilities of your body, working with it and not imposing corrections onto it. Regaining natural, healthy patterns is the aim of every Amatsu session, restoring balance and producing wholeness in your body. Obviously all pain should be investigated to ascertain its true nature and exclude pathological causes first. Once these are ruled out, a good diet, musculo-skeletal correction, energy (meridian) balancing, relaxation training and gentle excercise can help maintain balance and alleviate painful conditions.
Ways Amatsu can work for you: *Stimulates the removal of toxins
*Improves circulation to tired muscles
*Body alignment adjustments
*Encourages body tone and co-ordination
*Stability of the skeleton
*Balances the cranial sacral system
*Charges your immune and nervous system
*Brings the body's healing to normal
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Lloyd Malcolm-Amatsu Practitioner |
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 Lloyd Malcolm is a practitioner of Amatsu Natural Japanese Therapy. Amatsu is a holistic Japanese therapy that has evolved over a period of nearly five thousand years, influenced by Chinese, Korean and other Oriental sciences and philosophies. Lloyd studied under the tutelage of Christine Duffy and then William Doolin in Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin. William Doolin is one of the three westerners responsible for bringing Amatsu into the West after having studied under the guidance of Professor Maasaki Hatsumi in Japan. Lloyd completed his diploma in Amatsu in Oct 2002 in the disciplines of Anma and Seitai. He then went on to further complete his studies in the disciplines of Shinden Jutsu and Kenku Jutsu in England with Dennis Bartram in 2004-2005 and 2008.
With the emphasis of Amatsu on treating the person rather than just the symptoms, its not surprising that is has been found to be beneficial in treating a plethora of ailments and conditions. Musculoskeletal problems, digestive problems, emotional problems, sciatica and migraines are just some of the conditions that Amatsu has been found to alleviate. Amatsu is a gentle therapy, suitable for old and young alike. There are no hard adjustments in Amatsu and the majority of people find it very relaxing. |
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