Restoring the Natural Balance of Body, Mind, and Spirit
Whole body, Hands-on Therapeutic Treatments with Profound Effects
Five Elements Acupressure relieves Pain, Headaches/Migraine, Back Pain, Tension, Stress, Insomnia, Grief, Fatigue, assists with Injuries, illness, and promotes recovery.
No needles.
Also offering a unique treatment combining Massage and Acupressure.
Certified, Licensed and Insured.
Book Your Appointment Now Call: (250) 538-0948
or use Contact section at bottom of page
What is Acupressure?
Acupressure is 5,000 years old and is the precursor of acupuncture. Five Elements Acupressure blends Japanese finger pressure techniques, Acupuncture theory, Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, and Five Element theory, which is based on the natural cycles in the environment and within ourselves.
• Gentle yet deep sustained finger pressure is applied to the same points on the body that are used in acupuncture. The stimulation of these points can relieve pain, tension, stress, grief, fatigue, insomnia, assist with injuries, illness, and promote recovery.
• No needles are used; only finger pressure.
• The client remains clothed (except in a combined Massage-Acupressure treatment), lying on a comfortable, padded massage table.
• Acupressure accesses the body's innate ability to heal, and creates profound, energized, deep relaxation with lasting effect. It releases endorphins, increases circulation, can strengthen weaknesses, and prevent health disorders.
The body, mind, and spirit are inextricably connected.
Five Elements Acupressure is designed to discover the root cause of discomfort in the body, mind, and spirit. Each treatment is tailored to the client’s specific needs.
What is Myofascial Release?
Fascia is a connective tissue covering the entire body. It can tighten to a pressure of 2,000 pounds per square inch, producing pain and restricting movement. Myofascial Release is a manual technique that applies gentle, sustained pressure to myofascial connective tissue to ease restrictions and pain, and restore movement.
Massage
Relaxation massage (also known as Swedish massage) uses gentle, soothing strokes to ease general tension.
Deep Tissue massage uses firmer pressure to reach deeper into muscles and connective tissue.
(Fully Certified; non RMT)
Treatments
Quiet, private location on beautiful Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada.
- Five Elements Acupressure
- Combination Massage and Acupressure
- Massage: Relaxation (Swedish) massage
and
Deep Tissue massage (non-RMT)
- Myofascial Release
All treatments $100 for 60 minutes
$135 for 90 minutes
** Gift Certificates available
* Mobile service to your location now available.
Book Your Appointment:
(250) 538-0948
or use Contact form below
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About Donna Powell, DipFEA
Well known on Salt Spring Island for her past work with seniors, Donna has worked professionally in healthcare since 2010. She is trained in Jin Shin Do® (Acupressure), Five Element and Acupuncture theory, Myofascial Release (MFR), Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation (Swedish) Massage, and anatomy and physiology. She has a passionate interest in preventive healthcare, healing and wellness, and helping her clients achieve their best possible health.
Nominated for Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce 2019 Award for “Top Health and Wellness Provider”.
Donna is Licensed and Insured, and Registered with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada.
Client Reviews
I love the acupressure treatments. It's like a complete re-set of the nervous system. -- M.N.
These treatments are the only thing that has worked to treat my insomnia. -- D.S.
Using monthly (acupressure) sessions as my "health maintenance" program has been wonderful for me! -- G.R.
Donna offers a gentle, healing experience that leaves you relaxed and confident that good things are happening in the body. I am undergoing Cancer treatments and I find her sessions a positive addition to my Cancer plan. -- Margo G.
I first saw Donna for Acupressure when I was experiencing the typical symptoms of stress – jaw pain, stiff neck, sore shoulders. It was such a relief to feel completely better after the first few sessions with the unexpected bonus of enjoying a good nights sleep! -- Mary K.
Donna has a special gift of making her clients comfortable -- within the first 10-15 minutes I would feel calm and deeply relaxed, a feeling that carried over into my day. This helped to release the muscle tightness that was contributing to my lower back and hip pain. -- Kathy G.