What is Shiatsu

Shiatsu treatments offer a soothing escape from the chaos of daily life, helping to calm the relentless chatter of anxiety in your mind. In our fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find moments of peace, often leading us to overthink problems beyond our control. With the gentle, mindful practice of Shiatsu, you can reconnect with your inner calm and regain a sense of balance. 

 

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:

 

Gut health and embarrassing little problems

Locally I have a nickname as ‘the poo whisperer’. Many people come to me suffering from IBS, chronic constipation, diarrhoea or bum leakage. I’m able to work the abdomen as part of the treatment which helps long-term sufferers of digestive problems rebalance and get much needed relief. The gut is sometimes referred to as the body’s second brain. When your digestive system is unbalanced, life can be miserable. Shiatsu can really help you feel well and get your gut back to doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.

 

Relief from chronic migraines

After a recommendation from a friend, KJ came to see if I could help with debilitating migraines. Although migraines manifest in the head I still work the whole body from the toes to the top and always include working the face. After three regular sessions, and monthly top-ups KJ is now migraine free.