The massage, Okazaki Restorative Massage (ORM), or Long Life Massage, classically referred to as Seifukujitsu, became an accepted system of massage by the American Massage Therapist Association (AMTA) in 1984. An oriental massage, comparable in a sense to Shiatsu (Japanese Medical Massage), has roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
ORM is a vital tonification program and a very powerful ingredient for personal power and longevity if received regularly. There is a "pulse" inherent in ORM. It is considered a circulatory massage, which increases the flow of not only vital fluids within the body but also Chi, an internal energy that flows as well. It will reduce pain, increase mobility and give a feeling of well being.
DanZan Ryu Jujitsu is about balance. This can be reflected in the Yin/Yang. In massage one may become relaxed if uptight or one may gain energy if listless. In martial arts training an aggressive person may become more reserved while a timid person more confidant. Balance...the key.
Frank studies massage and healing arts and graduated from the Dan Zan Ryu Seifukujitsu Institute Module 1 in 1997 and Module 2 in 2003. He is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the Reno/Tahoe area. He trains continually in the healing arts through both hands on and course work. He continues to spearhead many healing art programs in the Reno area, running various creative and advanced classes quarterly. To email Frank about restorative massage, click here.
Mike studied massage at the University of Nevada Reno in the Wellness Center Massage Program and in 2002 became a certified message therapist with over 1000 thousand course hours. Makoto Kai, Martial Arts Healing Arts massage technician certification is another of his accomplishments, with over 150 course hours. Mike is an independent contractor massage therapist with an office located at the Zen Den, 85 Washington St. in Reno, Nevada. The Zen Den web site is www.zendeninc.com. To email Mike, click here.