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What is Shiatsu?

Shiatsu is a form of healing through touch, originally developed thousands of years ago in Japan. It is now quite widely practised in the UK and throughout the world.

Shiatsu shares much of its background theory with acupuncture and it has been referred to as acupuncture without needles. Like acupuncture, Shiatsu stimulates the body's vital energy (known as ki). Instead of needles, pressure is applied to various parts of the body and stretches, rocking movements and some massage movements are used. Shiatsu is calm and relaxing in nature, yet dynamic in effect; the body begins to re-adjust itself and healing takes place.

Healing-Shiatsu

Healing-Shiatsu is an approach developed by Sonia Moriceau after her extensive years of training and practise in Zen Buddhism. By understanding the whole being, through the breathing pattern, posture and mental attitude, practitioner and client can reach to the true origin of the dis-ease, be it mental or physical.

Who can benefit from Shiatsu?

Most people, ill or healthy, and of all ages from babies to the elderly. Shiatsu is extremely useful in enhancing health and vitality and many people use it as part of a stress management or preventative health care programme. Shiatsu is also excellent if you are feeling unwell but are suffering from no known medical condition. You do not have to be really sick to benefit from Shiatsu, nor do you have to have a name for your condition.

Most conditions respond well to Shiatsu, ranging from the acute to the more chronic. It is more how the individual person responds that is of relevance, as the whole person, rather than simply the specific condition, is worked with.

Structural problems such as bad necks, backs, poor posture, can benefit from Shiatsu, as well as more chronic conditions like menstrual difficulties, skin disorders, digestive problems and migraines. Psychological problems like depression or stress also respond well. It can be helpful at major times of change like adolescence, pregnancy, the menopause and adjusting to later life.

What does a Shiatsu session involve?

I normally begin by giving time for sharing any relevant issues. This is followed by 40 -50 minutes of hands on work, a short rest and then feedback. Suggestions may be worked out together for exercises or activities which support the work of the session.

The work is usually done on a futon, a light cotton mattress on the floor. If people don't want to, or are not able to, lie down, sitting or other positions can be used. It is recommended to wear loose fitting clothes; tracksuit bottoms or light cotton trousers are ideal. Avoid having a heavy meal before the session. It is advisable to rest for at least one hour afterwards, as the process continues after the actual session is over. The effects may be experienced immediately, or after several days.

How often would I need to come?

The whole process is very individual and is tailored to each person's needs. Most people begin coming at 2 or 3 week intervals. They may then decide to come monthly, or as they need to, which may only be every 6-8 weeks. In acute conditions, such as bad back, or severe depression, people will probably come weekly until they begin to feel better.

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