What is Shiatsu?


I am now offering private sessions in
Hereford in the lovely rooms of the
BreastCancer Haven, Hereford in
St Owens Street.

At least 20% of the cost of your session will go to the charity.

Please contact me for details of times


Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing
Japanese bodywork.

Shiatsu uses gentle pressure on energy channels known as meridians to help encourage our energies to rebalance. Thumbs, elbows, knees, hands and feet may be used to gently stretch, massage and hold the body. The client remains clothed.

It uses stretching, rocking, acupressure and holding but that is not what it is. All of these statements describe a tool or a method that may be used. So what is it?

Shiatsu is an opportunity; it is time for yourself but shared with a fellow human being; it is a place of peace; calm and quiet, but energising and refreshing. It is an education.

Shiatsu is truly beyond words. It is different for each individual and for each practitioner. The quality of touch and the range of movement used depends on what the body/mind is tacitly asking for. On an emotional plane it is the unconditional touch which allows the body to release stuck energy and come to harmonious flow again.

Try Shiatsu and see what it is for you.


Please visit the Shiatsu Society for more details