SHIATSU therapy

Shiatsu Therapy is a Japanese body therapy given to a FULLY CLOTHED client. Pronounced “she-at-sue”, it translates as ‘finger pressure’. Gentle through to strong pressure is given to all parts of the body. It is a hands-on therapy with its philosophy drawing on Japanese, Chinese and Indian traditional medicine. Whilst Shiatsu follows a lot of the same principles that are used in Acupuncture, Shiatsu is very nurturing, relaxing and comfortable and can be received on a low table, futon or in a chair.

Techniques are designed to harmonise the 'ki' or 'chi' flow of the body. Acupressure with thumbs, hands and arms are applied to 'tsubo' and ‘meridians’*. Stretches and mobilisation to body parts can also be part of a treatment. This ancient tradition is used to encourage health changes in all body systems; occurring from surface through to the depth of the bones.

In your first appointment, your therapist will listen and ask questions about your health history. This can be a detailed discussion that begins the journey to more balanced health. This discussion is then followed by a full-body hands-on treatment. 

Shiatsu Therapy is beneficial for: 
— Lower back pain
— Stress
— Headaches
— Trauma
— Pregnancy
— Emotions
— Insomnia
— Hormones
— Digestion
— Energetic balance

The effects and results of Shiatsu can feel subtle and yet profound. Results vary from overnight revelations to simply noticing after a few days that you just feel 'right' again, or a long-lost 'lightness' might return.
 

PRACTITIONERs:

Lilly Harris, Diploma of Shiatsu Therapy, Shiatsu Mentor.
Luke Yates, Diploma of Shiatsu Therapy.

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*Doctor, Acupuncturist and Author, Dr. Daniel Keown, has scientifically shown using ink dye and x-rays that, when injected into the spaces where fascia meets, the dye lights up the exact pathway of the meridian.