What to Expect

Traditional Shiatsu is done on a futon at ground level or in sitting position. Depending on the individual needs of each client a massage table is available for restricted flexibility.

Comfortable loose clothing, preferably cotton, should be worn or brought to change into, also no heavy meals or alcohol consumed before treatment.

Shiatsu treatments begin with a case history form. To further diagnose visually and hands on with palpitating the Hara (abdomen) or back sometimes a combination. The duration and the frequency of the treatment, varies depending on the nature and severity of the complaint and on the condition of the recipient.

Often the initial treatment consists of a consultation plus a treatment. Thereafter, depending on what health regime that may be considered, a following weekly or bi-weekly treatments are suggested. It usually takes a more intense weekly series of treatment to make some changes and the frequency decreases as the person progresses.

To maintain a healthy balance in our lives, monthly treatments or six weeks to even seasonal treatments are suggested as a preventive medicine to help deal with the stresses of daily life.

When energy “Ki” is not flowing freely, symptoms occur, liken to a river that stops flowing because of a stone blocking its way.

As the quality of “Ki” changes through Shiatsu Treatments the symptoms gradually improve. My mission as a Shiatsu Therapist is to increase the wellbeing of individuals and complement main stream medicine. My goal is to create a healing space of quiet and stillness as a retreat in given times when life is a little turbulent. In doing so, changes happen to promote the flow of energy or “ki” and eliminating symptoms of ill health.

Treatments are offered in half hour, one hour or one and a half hour sessions. No oils or creams are used.