SHIATSU

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Shiatsu comes from Japan and has its origin in ancient Chinese techniques, such as the meridians used in acupuncture and the concept of Chi or Ki meaning the life energy of the body combined with the breath.

A Shiatsu treatment aims to reconnect the body with it owns desire to heal; the body always seeks its own harmony but as we lead our busy contemporary lives with our head, the body often is left behind with no time to access this ability. Through touch the areas of tension are pointed back to the receiver’s body, the body’s intelligence then will seek to rebalance itself.

Shiatsu is an “active” therapy where both the therapist and the client take part in creating body consciousness and wellbeing. 

The therapist uses the thumbs, fingers and palms to apply pressure to the skin as well as gentle stretches to promote health and correct internal malfunctioning. Shiatsu is a whole body massage performed fully clothed on the floor and lasts approximately an hour.

Shiatsu is very relaxing and can be benefit a range of complains such as back pain, stress, headaches, whiplash injuries, neck stiffness, joint pain and reduced mobility.

To find out more about Shiatsu visit The Shiatsu Society.

Shiatsu therapist:
Dominique Rivoal