holistic health - breathing space
I would never have imagined something so gentle could be so powerfulShiatsu is a great bodywork, developed originally from Anma in Japan, and before that from the Chinese massage, Amma.
Generally, people find shiatsu supports them in life, allowing the body to take time out, relax, regroup and integrate on all levels - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
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Recent articles on
Shiatsu and Stroke, and
Shiatsu and Parkinson's disease
are posted on p.4 exploring evidence
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Why not book a Shiatsu treatment
from a qualified practitioner
available times include:
Thursday 26th Jan 4 pm
Tuesday 7th Feb 4 pm
Thursday 1st March 4 pm
consultation and treatment (1 hour)
shorter sessions using on-site chair
(10-15 minutes; 20-30 minutes - good for regular de-stress)
practitioner Catherine Scanlon
is happy to give talks
and demonstrations
by arrangement
FAQ 1: what is shiatsu good for?
well, that is quite a big question, and we also need to be careful not to contravene advertising codes in responding.Many people find shiatsu helpful in many ways, in supporting them in maintaining wellbeing, and managing and working with health issues - please see middle page for more information on this.
FAQ 2: shiatsu is a kind of massage, isn't it?
- well, many people refer to it as massage, though we tend to use the word 'bodywork' in preference. For many people, massage suggests an activity involving touching the skin and 'massaging' in oil. Shiatsu does not involve the use of oil, and is generally done through cloth in the UK.FAQ 3: shiatsu is a kind of dog, isn't it?
no, that's Shih Tzu - different, but still Japanese - a dog, small, fluffy, cute - I'll try and find a picture, or you can google for one...ah yes, Shih Tzu seems to mean 'lion dog'...
click here for more info on Shih Tzu dogs
'Shiatsu' means 'finger pressure' in Japanese and that's what this website is about.
Shiatsu is a healing therapy which 'reaches the parts' conventional treatments may not reach. People who receive shiatsu generally feel better for it - after a shiatsu session, people have said things like the following: 'I feel like I've been put back together the right way', 'I feel more fully myself', 'the session triggered deep inner (much needed) tears', 'magic, you sorted my back', 'I feel more able to cope and manage my life in a positive way', (after a 1 hour session) 'I feel like I've just had a week's holiday'.
demonstration of shiatsu (please ignore rather naff music (I think) - but it gives you the general idea)
Ohashi teaches shiatsu
(Ohashi came to Shiatsu Society (UK) Congress 1st October 2011).
watch this space for my own video - due later in 2012
do get in touch to find out more if you like
click here for kittens 'performing shiatsu' (jokey video)
Please contact us on 01908-679834 or by email us via this link if you would like to discuss do-in and chi kung practice or receiving a shiatsu session - how these may help you, and how you may make an appointment.
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Director: Catherine Scanlon BA PhD DipBSS MRSS
Shiatsu Practitioner registered with the Shiatsu Society UK and with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council.
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