Seifukujutsu
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Seifukujutsu is a healing art developed in Japan
about 1200 to 1600 years ago. The origins of the art are rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Seifukujutsu literally means to "restore and replace" and consists of herbal medicine, of Nihon Kaifuku Anma
(Japanese restoration massage), Sekkotsu
(bone setting) techniques, Sotai
(whole body movement, kinesiology), hydro-therapy, acupressure, auricular therapy, and reflexology
. A doctor of Seifukujutsu is trained in breathing techniques as well as exercises to affect muscle balance and restore tone.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
about 1200 to 1600 years ago. The origins of the art are rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to a broad range of medicine practices sharing common theoretical concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage , exercise , and dietary therapy...
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Seifukujutsu literally means to "restore and replace" and consists of herbal medicine, of Nihon Kaifuku Anma
Nihon Kaifuku Anma
Nihon Kaifuku Anma is a type of Japanese restoration massage. It is used in some Japanese martial arts.Anma Massage originated in China 3000 years ago and was introduced to Japan about 1300 years ago. Shiatsu grew out of this tradition. Anma is deep tissue work using no oils and is based on...
(Japanese restoration massage), Sekkotsu
Sekkotsu
is the Japanese skill of bone-setting. It is used in many martial arts and as a medical practice today....
(bone setting) techniques, Sotai
Kinesiology
Kinesiology, also known as human kinetics is the scientific study of human movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, mechanical, and psychological mechanisms. Applications of kinesiology to human health include: biomechanics and orthopedics, rehabilitation, such as physical and occupational...
(whole body movement, kinesiology), hydro-therapy, acupressure, auricular therapy, and reflexology
Reflexology
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion...
. A doctor of Seifukujutsu is trained in breathing techniques as well as exercises to affect muscle balance and restore tone.