Welcome to Yaron's Acupuncture clinic
I’m an Acupuncture Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I’ve always been a firm believer in a holistic approach to healing. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are safe, drug-free and proved to be effective options for the treatment of most conditions.
Let your healing process begin today.
Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu treatment is effective for back, neck, and skeletal problems, and also for any muscular or internal pain in the body that is created or aggravated as a result of mental stress. Shiatsu massage is also known to be effective for sleep problems, mood instability, depression or anxiety, indigestion, headaches, menstrual cramps and more.
Shiatsu Massage
I have helped thousands of patients, and I look forward to meeting you.
Walking into my clinic, you can be assured of the highest standards of care and expertise.
Shiatsu is the Japanese art of healing touch. The word shiatsu means: thumb and pressure. Shiatsu therapy is performed by the therapist pressing with the thumb along points and pathways throughout the body. The goal is to move and release blockages, muscle tension and contractions, and renew the normal movement of blood in tissues and joints, thus inducing healing.
Touch is a basic need of all humans and animals, even those who have experienced trauma due to inappropriate touch. The healing of this trauma is through touch: the "right" kind of touch and connection restores our trust in life, in human beings and in ourselves.
Shiatsu massage is done on a treatment bed or on a mattress, while the patient is fully dressed in comfortable and loose clothing. The treatment begins with a diagnosis, questioning, pulse and touch diagnosis. During the treatment, the therapist presses, stretches, manipulates, lifts and even slightly taps on the patient’s body, in order to open blockages, release tensions and improve the natural movement of the blood and energy in the channels.
Pressing on points and meridians in the body in Shiatsu treatment is based on the principles of Chinese medicine, and the points are actually the acupuncture points, which the therapist activates by pressing, stretching and so on.
At the end of the treatment, patients often report a feeling of levitation, calmness and relief. It is important to rest after the massage, not to move too much or too fast, to drink and eat something light, and not to resume immediately activities that can cause stress and disrupt the healing process.
In ancient Japan the known massage method was called "anma", and Shiatsu developed from it over time. In the 17th century anma or shiatsu massage was performed by blind therapists.
This is an amazing way to see how a human limitation is treated in Japan - it has become a therapeutic art. A blind person is more sensitive, as the rest of his senses are more heightened, especially in the way they touches and feel. Blind therapists have learned to use their sense of intuition, and their heart to guide them in diagnosis and treatment. One of the most important lessons I remember from school was learning to listen to my heart, to the patient's heart, and to allow the heart to lead the treatment. To this day I apply this lesson and allow my heart to guide me in the clinic and in life.
Is Shiatsu massage painful?
In most cases the treatment is pleasant and soft, but sometimes there can be tension or irritation at certain points, usually in the shoulder blades area, where you can experience a slight discomfort at first. After a while it will feel more pleasant, when the body gets flooded with endorphins due to release of muscle and mental tension.
Shiatsu is great for both men and women of all ages and even children. It’s extremely beneficial for office workers, who sit most of the day and have back pain, or adults whose range of motion becomes limited over the years. The treatment returns flexibility of the muscles, joints and restores their confidence to move. It’s also really good for treating restless children, because it anchors and reconnects them to the earth and to themselves. Shiatsu is also helpful for adolescent girls, experiencing significant menstrual pain and hormonal changes.
What is Shiatsu massage most effective for?
Shiatsu treatment is effective for back, neck, and skeletal problems, and also for any muscular or internal pain in the body that is created or aggravated as a result of mental stress. Shiatsu massage is also known to be effective for sleep problems, mood instability, depression or anxiety, indigestion, headaches, menstrual cramps and more.
I find that a combination of acupuncture and shiatsu treatments together are the most effective way to treat all the problems and diseases, and for me the results speak for themselves. I help my patients reduce stress, improve appetite, mood swings and the quality of life.
If you suffer from pain, tension, headaches or just feel disconnected, come to therapy to relax from stress, relieve the pain and reconnect with yourself. Each and every one of us needs an hour a week where we can let go of the body and thoughts and connect to the inner peace to recharge.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
— Shelly Hazut
“I highly recommend Yaron for acupuncture treatments, especially for young children and pregnant women. I came to Yaron with my 3-year old son for Hopi candles, as he had some fluid in the ears. My second baby of just 1-year old had a significant hearing problem. We had a few acupuncture treatments and both problems totally went away. My kids, who are usually afraid of all doctors, were so relaxed and didn’t feel a thing! I also recommend all pregnant women to see Yaron, if you have any issues during your pregnancy. When I was 8-month pregnant, I suffered from a severe back pain, to an extent that I couldn’t walk anymore. After a few acupuncture sessions, I was pain free and went back to a normal life. I wholeheartedly recommend Yaron Jakob as a top expert in Chinese Medicine who helps keep the body healthy and strengthen the immune system. And most importantly, Yaron is extremely gentle and sensitive, especially with children of all ages. ”