Body, Mind and Soul Therapies

Body

Gentle therapeutic bodywork that acts not only on the physical body, but is also deeply relaxing and beneficial for your psychological and emotional needs.

Shiatsu massage is fantastic for aiding recovery and promoting improvements from a wide range of chronic conditions, such as; headaches, fatigue, fibromyalgia, PMS, digestive disorders, stress, anxiety and insomnia. It can help ease suffering from complaints including; back ache, neck pain, joint stiffness, Repetitive Strain Injuries, accidents, injuries and trauma, plus many other issues and conditions.

Shiatsu (pronounced she-at-sue) is a traditional Japanese hands-on non-invasive bodywork therapy coming from the same oriental origins as acupuncture and has been established in the UK for over 40 years. Shiatsu involves applying pressure with thumbs, hands and sometimes elbows, knees and feet. 

Simple stretches and light manipulation may be used during a treatment to help get the body back into alignment and restore comfort. During a Shiatsu session I work gently on acupressure points, muscles and joints. Working to bring your mind and body back into balance and alignment.

Sessions take place on a special padded mat on the floor called a futon. However a treatment table can be used if if getting on the floor is an issue. During the session you will remain fully clothed and each treatment is tailored to meet your specific needs.

The aim of Shiatsu is to restore health by activating the body’s natural self-healing system and to re-balance the nervous system. It uses the same channels (meridians) and points as in acupuncture. However instead of needles, relaxed quality pressure is applied to the body to bring energy and awareness to depleted areas and to release congested ones, thus stimulating the body’s energy (Chi) to re-balance and return to a state of health.

When the Chi circulating within us through the meridians becomes depleted or blocked, we experience it as pain or as an ailment at a physical or emotional level. The sensitive quality of the Shiatsu touch, combined with skillful application of pressure on the whole body, allows the receiver to release pain and tension, while addressing the underlying origins of the discomfort.

When the body experiences life, it can literally hold onto its experiences, this can cause discomfort and limit flexibility in both the body and the mind. Shiatsu works at a deep level and allows the body the space to unwind allowing comfort and flexibility to return to the body and mind.
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