What is Shiatsu

In essence, it’s a hands-on treatment, done through your own clothing, that helps you de-stress and get your health in balance. It originated in Japan and is now popular all over the world. Whatever reason you come to a Shiatsu session, such as a migraine, digestive problems or stress issues, the treatment will help all of you. Mind, body and spirit.

How does it work?

The world’s leading scientists, including Einstein, have promoted the idea that ‘everything is energy’. Well, Shiatsu works on your body’s energy, known in Japan as Ki (pronounced key) through the manipulation of energy channels in your body called meridians. Using a deep massage and pressure treatment, the flow of energy is released which helps you heal naturally.

How can Shiatsu help?

It’s important to emphasise that it’s a treatment that works on all of you regardless of the condition that brought you to the session, and that the outcomes for everyone are different. But the typical reasons that people come to me include:

• Shiatsu reduces stress and improves mental health by inducing calm and relaxation.  Each session is tailored to the individual’s needs, helping to calm the mind and promote inner peace and grounding.

• Shiatsu also improves circulation and detoxifies the body.  By applying techniques to specific points throughout the body, it increases blood flow and circulation, enhancing overall health and vitality. This improved circulation delivers essential nutrients to the connective tissues.

• Furthermore, shiatsu enhances range of motion and flexibility.  Practitioners work with the recipient’s ability to release muscle tension and tightness.  Specific movements and stretches restore joint range of motion and gradually improve flexibility through muscles and connective tissues.