What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a wonderful Japanese bodywork that awakens the body’s natural healing abilities and enables it to find a way back to balance. It promotes relaxation, regulation of the nervous system, alleviates muscle tension and calms the mind.
The treatment takes place on a futon (on the floor) with the receiver fully clothed. There are various techniques used in the treatments such as stretches, rotations, palming, and pressing acupressure points to help rebalance the body and mind. It is a deeply relaxing & rejuvenating therapy that supports and strengthens the body’s innate self-healing ability.
How Shiatsu works?
The word Shiatsu translates as 'finger pressure'. It is a form of theraputic bodywork from Japan that works with the meridians in the body. Its roots lie in Chinese medicine, and the practitioner works with Qi, the vital force that runs in the meridians to promote free Qi flow that supports health. Shiatsu balances the body's vital energy circulation and enhances wellbeing.
Shiatsu uses acupressure, palming, stretching, rotations, and gentle rocking to improve the natural flow of Qi in the body-mind complex. It is also often mentioned as acupuncture without needles.
Shiatsu may help with
Musclular pain and tension Back ache
Digestive problems Insomnia
Stress related symptoms Anxiety
Regulating the nervous system Depression
Fatigue Menopoausal symptoms
Shiatsu does not replace medical care but is intended to support the healing process. If you have any health concerns, please consult your GP.
Shiatsu & Research
Numerous research studies, articles, case studies and systematic reviews of Shiatsu, including randomised clinical trials, have been published in professional and peer-reviewed journals. Read more about it on the following websites.
https://www.shiatsusociety.org/shiatsu-society-research
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18990043/
https://bmccomplementmedtherapies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6882-11-88