Matthew Sweigart, AOBTA®-CI.
Certified Instructor, Author, Founding Director - HeartMind Healing Arts.  Matthew first discovered Shiatsu through the Ohashi Institute, NYC in 1985 where he became a Certified Ohashiatsu® Instructor. He went on to found and direct Ohashiatsu® Chicago from 1989 to 2003. With more than 30 years of clinical and classroom experience, specialized in Zen Shiatsu and Japanese Traditions, he created the mat-based HeartMind Shiatsu method. With additional studies in Classical Chinese Medical (CCM), Buddhist and Taoist perspectives and Shamanic studies his work is dedicated to unity of body, mind and spirit through Qi cultivation.

Matthew teaches with passion and enthusiasm for unlocking powerful, innate healing potential through Qi cultivation and activation. He dedicates his practice to helping clients end any unnecessary struggle, to realize optimal health.  

For those interested in learning more, Matthew has written several books and an instructional DVD, available through Redwing Books. 

Harmonizing Heaven and Earth DVD and Companion Manual
This DVD and companion manual gives a thorough overview of the HeartMind Shiatsu method of practice. Included is instruction in the self-cultivation methods and demonstrations of the leveraged movement styling of HeartMind Shiatsu.

HeartMind Shiatsu Meridian Gestures and Functions Chart
Rooted in the understanding that the primary meridian channels follow predictable pathways on the surface of the body, this chart captures the action pose for each articulated channel that captures and reflects that systems functioning in body mind and spirit. 

Pathways of Qi 
This work, published with Llewellyn Publications, explores the regular channels of meridian energy as one continuous flow through the daily circadian rhythm. In addition it explores aspects of temperament and personality associated with each meridian. And gives a full description and instruction in Matthew’s signature, Meridian Gesture Qigong. 

HeartMind Shiatsu Training Program Introductory Videos & Contact Information

Matthew Sweigart, AOBTA®-CI.
P.O. Box 2595 
Nevada City, CA 95959