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YOU ARE INVOLVED IN
DEVELOPING AQUAPRESSURE – HOW
DOES THIS FIT IN?
Dr C. Stumpe — Aquapressure and its
possible impact are a variation of acu-
pressure, which plays an important role in
Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like acu-
pressure, Aquapressure is based on the
principles of yin and yang, qi life-force
energy, meridians and acupuncture points
mentioned above.
CAN YOU BE MORE SPECIFIC?
Dr C. Stumpe — According to
Traditional Chinese Medicine, common
symptoms such as tenseness or head-
aches occur when the flow of qi is dis-
rupted. This can be caused by external
factors such as cold temperatures, wind,
heat, wet conditions and dryness, or by
internal factors. These include emotions
such as anger or joy. The interplay of
these so-called exogenous and endoge-
nous factors creates imbalance in the
flow of energy and thus the physical
symptoms.
Specific stimulation of selected acupunc-
ture points harmonises the life-force
energy. Problems such as tension in the
head, neck and shoulder area are
alleviated or prevented from happening in
the first place. This in turn improves
the sense of well-being and helps to in-
crease vitality. But acupressure can also
have a positive effect on the psyche, in
cases of anxiety or insomnia, for instance.
HOW MUCH OF THIS CAN BE
TRANSFERRED TO AQUAPRESSURE?
Dr C. Stumpe — In acupressure, we
use parts of the body such as thumbs,
fingers, the ball of the thumb or elbows.
This is how we exert pressure on the
meridians and the acupuncture points, to
achieve the desired effect. In Aquapressure,
this function is taken over by the pressure
of water. It leads to increased blood flow
in the skin and muscles at the relevant
points and meridians. This is especially
apparent when combined with the right
amount of warmth. The medium of water
is also especially interesting because it
can take into account the basic action
parameters of Chinese Medicine – intensity
of pressure, location, duration and tem-
perature – all at the same time. That is,
the central parameters which can have a
positive influence on our life-force energy.
Aquapressure actually helps us to ease
away blockages and tension while taking
a shower. It can also be used for pre-
vention. Because the combination of pres-
sure and warmth also boosts the immune
system and the body’s natural defences,
which in turn helps to rege n erate the
body’s own resources.
The big advantage of Aquapressure is that
it can be carried out independently, in the
comfort of the home. So every day, you
can do something for your health – simply
by taking a shower.
“Because the com bi
nation of pressure and
warmth also boosts
the immune system
and the body’s natural
defences.”
“This approach
makes it possible
to identify changes
in the body at an
early stage.”
