The word Shiatsu means finger pressure in Japanese.  Shiatsu is a Japanese holistic therapy, and it works on the same principles as Acupuncture; both are rooted in Chinese Medicine.  It is a beautiful bodywork and energy work used to promote good, strong flowing Qi or vital energy through the body.  Gentle pressure and stretching is used on acupuncture points and meridian channels, using fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows and forearms rather than needles to increase the body's natural defenses.

Through touch the practitioner will assess which meridians are out of balance ~ which are more deficient or in excess. Diagnosis is done though all the senses to give an overall picture of what to treat.

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Shiatsu is powerful but gentle, it treats by the symptoms seen so each session is as individual as the person receiving it.

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Shiatsu can support a broad range of conditions such as chronic fatigue, blocked energy and pain in the body, feelings of being stuck or disconnected, menstrual irregularities and peri-menopausal symptoms, back pain, migraine, digestive issues, post viral symptoms and colds, low energy, stress, the list goes on... Periodic shiatsu sessions help to correct minor imbalances before they develop into chronic disorders. It can be used as part of a preventative healthcare plan, for general well-being, and for stress management or simply because it’s relaxing and you need some time for yourself.