Kristalli Papadopoulos, CMP

Acupoint Massage Therapy according to Penzel ( AKUPUNKT-MASSAGE nach Penzel / (APM))

AKUPUNKT-MASSAGE (APM) is a technique that uses a combination of massage and acupuncture on the body, by using a specialized metal pen instead of needles. This method is a non-invasive therapy.

The pen is used to balance the body’s energy flow, through the vessels called meridians and their related acupuncture points. By balancing and transferring energy, we encourage the body to self-heal. This technique is aimed to clear up the cause of an ailment, rather than symptoms. The remarkable part of this technique improves and can heal back problems; migraines; female related ailments; stress related symptoms and much more.

APM Cream or APM Gel is recommended to support the flow of the energy in our meridian system.

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage is an overall relaxing and calming treatment. This technique does not go deep in the structure of the body. Oil or lotion is used in this 60 to 90-minute session.

Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release is a soft tissue technique used to reduce the tension in the muscular structures that are connected to the fascia structure. This technique can also be part of Swedish Massage method.

Deep Friction

Deep Friction is a localized technique used to release pain in structures like the muscle belly and tendon. The result of a deep friction gives a joint more flexibility, power, and strength. An additional muscle stretch and quick icing are also used to support the healing process.

Shiatsu Massage

Shiatsu in Japanese means "finger pressure". It is based on the concepts of qi, Meridian Lines and the system of "five phases" (five-element theory) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Shiatsu Massage is possible through the clothing with points on the meridians. No oil use is necessary. Shiatsu is also a great technique as a head and face treatment.

Oct 16, 2014