Heal with Heat, Flow with Touch: Discover the Power of Moxibustion and Shiatsu with Dr. Luca Pella
Have you ever wondered how ancient healing methods like heat therapy and bodywork can regulate the nervous system, strengthen the immune system, and relieve deep muscular tension?
In September 2025, we are honored to host Dr. Luca Pella, an internationally acclaimed expert in Oriental Medicine and Fascial Therapy, for a transformative Moxibustion and Shiatsu training in Kenya. This immersive course will blend traditional Japanese wisdom with modern fascial science to give participants hands-on skills for treating pain, fatigue, immune issues, and nervous system imbalances.
Day 1: Dance with the Tiger; The Art and Science of Moxibustion
The course begins with a deep dive into Moxibustion, a therapeutic heat technique rooted in Traditional Chinese and Japanese Medicine. Dr. Pella will guide participants through:
– The history and theory of Moxibustion
– How heat induces neuromodulation through the Autonomic Nervous System and Fascia
– Using the Tiger Warmer tool: understanding its modes (tonification and dispersion)
Protocols to:
– Balance the umbilical region
– Support the immune system
– Relieve sinus congestion
– Release SCOM (sternocleidomastoid muscle) tension
Day 2: Let’s Go Rock and Roll; Rolling Moxa and Fascia
The second day introduces Tantake Kyu, or Rolling Moxa, a gentle yet powerful technique to stimulate the fascia using heated rolling motion. Participants will learn:
– How to charge, light, and roll the Tantake Kyu
– The mechanics of fascia and mechano-transduction
– Combining Rolling Moxa with Rice Grain Moxa
Full body protocols for:
– Soft tissue release
– Acute pain via Sinew Channels of Chinese Medicine
Days 3 & 4: The Way of Shiatsu – Healing Through Touch
The final two days are dedicated to Shiatsu, a form of therapeutic bodywork that uses finger pressure along meridians. Dr. Pella will cover:
– The evolution of Shiatsu through Namikoshi and Iokai styles
– How to apply therapeutic pressure with the “Cat-Walking” technique
– Key treatment sequences (Katas) in both prone and supine positions
– Understanding the meridians behind each sequence
– The role of the Hara (abdominal center) in diagnosis and treatment
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
– Physiotherapists
– Manual therapists
– Massage practitioners
– Acupuncturists
– Yoga and wellness professionals
– Anyone seeking to expand their therapeutic toolkit with ancient yet science-backed techniques
Why It Matters
Dr. Pella bridges the gap between Eastern Medicine and modern fascia research, offering a unique perspective that empowers practitioners to treat the root of dysfunction, not just symptoms. Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice or explore new modalities, this course offers practical tools you can use immediately.
Location: Kenya, The Human Garage, off Exit 7 Thika Road beside Faith Ventures Christian Academy, opposite Olosho Security Group
Dates: 1st September – 4th September
To Register: Call 0r Whatsapp 0713030397
Come ready to feel, learn, and transform. Because healing isn’t just about the technique — it’s about the intention, the science, and the connection between practitioner and patient.
