Shiatsu is a traditional hands-on
Japanese healing therapy. It can help a wide range of conditions, from specific injuries to more general symptoms of poor health.

Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing
experience and regular Shiatsu sessions help to prevent
the build up of stress in
our daily lives.

The philosophy underlying Shiatsu is that vital energy (known as Ki in Japanese) flows throughout the body in a series of channels called meridians. For many different reasons Ki can stop flowing freely and this then produces a symptom.
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Your Shiatsu practitioner will consider your state of health, the symptoms you are experiencing and, depending on your constitution and general energy levels, will use a variety of techniques to improve your energy flow.
These may include gentle holding, pressing with palms, thumbs, fingers, elbows, knees and feet on the meridians
and when appropriate, more dynamic rotations and stretches.
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As the quality of the Ki changes, the symptoms associated with the lack of flow will gradually improve.
Shiatsu is a therapy that works on the individual as a complete being - not just the physical body but also on an emotional and/or mental level.

Common conditions that have been helped
by Shiatsu:

• back pain
• headaches and migraines
• whiplash injuries and neck stiffness
• joint pain and reduced mobility
• menstrual problems
• digestive problems
• asthmatic problems
• sports injuries
• depression

Benefits of Shiatsu:

• It relaxes the mind and body
• It restores and balances energy
• It eases tension and stiffness
• It improves breathing
• It improves posture
• It improves circulation
• It enhances well being