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.

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 effect muscle balance and restore tone.