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\u201cThe key to healing is the presence and attitude of the therapist.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sensei Masunaga<\/p>\n
Touch is the most powerful healing tool there is. The great shiatsu masters have always known this. I\u2019ve based my whole practice on this ancient wisdom, as well as on the teachings of Sensei Ohashi, Sensei Pauline Sasaki and Sensei Tetsuro Saito, among others. <\/strong><\/p>\n The art of shiatsu demands a tremendous amount of both being rigorous and letting go. Over the years, I clarify the four essential pillars of a harmonious and efficient practice of my art:<\/p>\n From one appointment to the next, the therapeutic relationship transforms, as does the client\u2019s state. Thanks to these four pillars, I\u2019m able to adapt to the needs of my clients and to respect their healing process. This is what makes each treatment unique.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” module_class=”fond_gris”] Being present and listening gives me a privileged access to people who come to see me. I\u2019m therefore able to understand their needs and to gather the necessary information to address them. This pillar is, in my opinion, the fundamental element of any therapeutic relationship.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> Compassion deeply influences my approach. It calls for respect of the human being in their entirety, as well as a kind attitude regarding the hardships and suffering in their life. This second pillar also allows to develop what I call a \u201chealthy curiosity\u201d, without any judgement.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> A precise and accurate touch allows for an efficient intervention on both the symptoms and their causes. As a result of years of practice and a \u201ctrained intuition\u201d, my touch helps my clients to relax and to heal. This third pillar is a bit like the therapist\u2019s signature.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> Shiatsu is an invitation to well-being and to healing. That said, for my work to have a positive effect on my clients, I must believe in their power to heal themselves and invite them to share this belief. This fourth pillar is about hope, resilience and inner strength.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> \u201cSt\u00e9phane Vien is a master of his art and has the greatest respect for life. His charisma and his soft strength make us feel like he\u2019s here to help us. He is welcoming and non-judgemental, and this is part of why he is such an excellent therapist.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Isabelle S., Montreal<\/p>\n \u201cFor me, receiving a shiatsu massage is pure happiness. It\u2019s a moment when I\u2019m not being judged, and when I\u2019m not judging myself. I\u2019ve been working with St\u00e9phane in shiatsu for seven years, now. His hands work in harmony with his heart and his intuition.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n Suzanne G., Montreal<\/p>\n \u201cI see St\u00e9phane as a psychologist for the body. He allows me to focus and to free myself form tensions in my body. After a session with him, I\u2019m always a lot more calm, rested and ready to go toe to toe with life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Jessy M., Montreal<\/p>\n \u201cSt\u00e9phane\u2019s long experience gives him not only a deep knowledge of the body and of its issues, but also a human approach and understanding of others so that the treatments he gives are adapted to each of his clients. I\u2019ve recommended St\u00e9phane on many occasions, and I knew every time that I would hear extremely positive comments towards him.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Bruno T., Montreal<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_sidebar admin_label=”Sidebar” orientation=”right” area=”et_pb_widget_area_3″ background_layout=”light” module_class=”lesidebar” \/][et_pb_cta admin_label=”Call To Action” button_text=”Appointments: 514-473-0006″ use_background_color=”off” background_color=”#7EBEC5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The four pillars of my practice<\/h2>\n
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Being present and listening<\/h3>\n
Being accurate and precise<\/h3>\n
Being compassionate and kind<\/h3>\n
Faith in the wisdom of the body<\/h3>\n
Appointments: 514-473-0006<\/h6>\n
Testimonies<\/h2>\n