"Not knowing anything about Massage, Reiki or Reflexology, I had an incredible treatment with Jean-Yvon. I could not believe the energy released when he did the Reiki. My entire body was left with a tingling feeling, like pins and needles, walking was like floating and two days later I was still feeling the after-effects. Definitely an experience never to be forgotten, but definitely to be repeated. Thank you Jean-Yvon - You have an amazing ability. Keep it up!

Marnitz Vermeulen - Office Manager Navigator Films, Cape Town

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

You might have many questions and here we will try to answer as many of them for you. Click on each question to reveal its answer.

CHI. WHAT IS IT?CHI. WHAT IS IT?

Zen Sand

The ancient Chinese believed that life energy chi (pronounced chee) flows through specific meridians. In a healthy person the energy flow trough meridians is unobstructed. When chi flow is blocked, it results in illness. The Chinese believed that active points stimulation clears the meridians and improves the flow of chi energy.

Western medical science is only beginning to understand the mechanisms responsible for positive effects of active points stimulation. Stimulation of active points is thought to lead to increased release of endorphins. Endorphin is the body's natural painkiller. Endorphin and morphine are chemically different molecules but, they have very similar 3-dimensional shape. This similarity in shape allows morphine to bind the endorphin receptor, reduce pain, and induce feelings of happiness.

 

GIFT VOUCHERS. WHERE CAN I GET THEM?GIFT VOUCHERS. WHERE CAN I GET THEM?

Chi Voucher

Perfect for any occasion! Arrange a ChiJourneys Therapy as a special gift for friends or family.

  • Vouchers are made from top quality paper and beautifully design with ChiJourneys Golden Logo.
  • Personalised messages can be added to each gift certificate and sent on your behalf.
  • Vouchers are valid 6 months from issue date.
  • Gift Voucher cannot be exchanged for cash.

Please call, e-mail or send us a web message to arranged your Gift Voucher.

HANDS. WHY USE YOUR HANDS?HANDS. WHY USE YOUR HANDS?

Hands

The hands are one of our divine tools of our body. So strong and in the same time, so gentile. Touch is such a wonderful gift for human.

The hands carry out innumerable functions and are indispensable tools provided to human. Without them, our very survival would be difficult if not impossible.

Whereas nature has gifted the hands with all the necessary strength, they have also been bestowed with immense potential for healing. The innate therapeutic power of hands is expressly spoken of in the old Hindu Scripture, the Atharva-Veda in chapter 4. 13 Hymns 6-7. as under:

Ayam me hasto bhagwanayam me bhagwattarah:
Ayam me vishwabheshjoayam shivabhimarshanah:

Hastabhayam dash shakhabhyam jiwah wachah purogavi
Anamayitnubhyam hastabhyam tabhyam tawabhi mrishamasi:

Meaning thereby “Gifted with the divine power, our left hand is empowered to heal skillfully by removing all barriers in the free flow of joy. The right hand is still more powerful and dexterous as it contains all the divine gift of therapeutic capability the healing touch of which ensures detoxification, harmonization, well-being, joyful life, and salvation. Our healing hands possess ten healing fingers branching from them; We are blessed also with a tongue which strengthens healing through powerful speech. With these two therapeutic elements, we touch you and your aura with an affectionate and a healing contact.”

 

SALT. WHY USE A SALT BATH AFTER A MASSAGE?SALT. WHY USE A SALT BATH AFTER A MASSAGE?

Salt

Epsom salts bath after a massage has a really great effect on sore muscles.

A full bath containing 2 cups of dissolved Epsom salts for relief of sore, worn and tired feet, back muscles, legs, and bruises or just to soften hard cracking skin.

I highly recommend this after deep tissue massage, as it can actually help prevent most of the soreness one might experience after having a massage.

Epsom salts actually have dozens of healthful benefits. Epsom salts - magnesium sulfate - are a natural way to treat skin problems, relax the nervous system, and draw impurities and toxins from the body.

Other tip. Soak aching, tired heels and feet in a tray of warm water with half a cup of Epsom salts not only make your feet feel better, but they’ll smell better too. Epsom salts work to neutralize odor and soften skin. Soak your feet for about 20 minutes or until they feel better then rinse and dry well.

 

WATER. WHY DRINK MORE AFTER A MASSAGE?WATER. WHY DRINK MORE AFTER A MASSAGE?

Water

Drinking water is very important. It has the healing ability to flush out toxins especially after any Chi therapies.

Drinking water up to 3 Liters per day could be the difference between feeling great and feeling mediocre.

When I am talking about drinking water:

  • Please no ice cold drinking water, no ice cubes, just a nice room temperature water.
  • I don't mean tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, wine etc. Water must be water only to get a flushing effect in the body.
  • If the water has other sugars or flavors in it, you are just putting toxins back into your body.
  • A good water filter on your tap at home can give you pure drinking water.

Most of our city water supplies have chlorine, fluoride and other toxins that are in the water. Most of those toxins are taken out by the water filters micro filtration system, thus improving taste and its beneficial aspects.