Is your body not your buddy? Are your body and mind not working together the way you would like them to? Is it time for a major overhaul? Do you want to give yourself or a friend a treat?

Find out more about shiatsu massage.

Shiatsu is a Japanese massage technique, inspired by the long and rich tradition of Eastern medicine.
In essence, it approaches thinking and feeling as a whole. Everything is, comes from and is influenced by the same energy flow: chi.

The word `shiatsu´ literally means `pressure by fingers´. Energy lines (meridians) and pressure points (tsubos) are central to the technique. Specifically directed pressure allows the life force to flow unimpeded again, realising a healthy balance between body and mind. Airy fairy? Nothing grounds you as solid as receiving a shiatsu massage. Shiatsu is effective and encourages chi to flow freely. Shiatsu works.

Balance

A well-balanced chi gives you increased resilience. Now who does not need that? Your self-healing ability improves and you become less susceptible to ailments, injuries or bad moods for example. Who does not suffer a bad mood occasionally?

A healthy chi curls the corners of your mouth back upward and makes you feel more at home in your own body.
You will find that the relaxing effect of a Shiatsu massage lasts a long time. A period of two to three weeks between massages is perfect for preserving the balance.
Of course it also depends on the nature and severity of the complaints. In the case of advanced RSI for example, or a burn-out, it would be advisable to follow a series of weekly massages. These problems often have been building up for years and need to be broken down slowly.
Back, neck and shoulder complaints, various types of headaches and sleeping problems are easily helped. Also during the menopause Shiatsu works very well. Having a physicaly profession demanding much of the body a treatment feeds you.

Professions that require long sessions in the same position often cause problems. Long hours of concentrated work at the computer or making music are typical activities that cause chi blockage.

On the mat

The massage mat lies on the ground. While giving shiatsu I do not use oils and it is best if the recipient wears loose (preferable cotton) clothing. As not all tsubos can be accessed with the fingers, I also use my thumbs, palms, knuckles, knees and feet. Feet? Knees? Absolutely. Shiatsu is closely related to acupuncture. Where acupuncture uses needles, shiatsu applies pressure, ranging in size from the tip of a finger to the ball of a foot. Rotating the joints and stretching have the same effect and allows the chi to flow smoothly. I offer supplementary stretch exercises to do at home, or wherever it suits you, to support the treatment.
A shiatsu session takes 60.
Would you like to know more? Feel free to make an appointment. All the necessary information is listed at contact.
I'll be seeing you on the mat.