| What is Shiatsu? | | | | Reproductive issues, menstrual and menopause |
| Originating in Japan, Shiatsu is a safe and effective | | | | problems. |
| therapeutic form of treatment based on 5000 | | | | Support during pregnancy and childbirth. |
| years of experience. It has been called | | | | Digestive problems, including irritable bowel |
| Acupuncture without needles and Japanese | | | | syndrome. |
| Physiotherapy. | | | | Asthma, eczema, insomnia, stress, depression, |
| It involves different techniques to soothe, balance, | | | | low self-esteem, anxiety and palpitations. |
| release and/or stimulate the body systems to | | | | Weak immune system resulting in a repetitive |
| enable ease and relaxation to return to the body. | | | | cycle of infections. |
| Shiatsu is holistic, taking into account the | | | | Rheumatism, arthritis, M.E. and fatigue. |
| emotional, mental and spiritual needs, as well as | | | | Support during illnesses such as cancer, stroke |
| the physical. It is beneficial for all individuals | | | | and addictions. |
| including those who do not have a specific | | | | Many people, including myself, have regular Shiatsu |
| condition and can be adapted for specific clients | | | | treatments to maintain a healthy balance and to |
| such as children, people with disabilities, pregnant | | | | help prevent illness from occurring. |
| women and the elderly. Clients remain dressed | | | | Central Channel Release |
| throughout the treatment. | | | | Central Channel Release is an advanced Shiatsu |
| Shiatsu practitioners undertake professional | | | | technique. It is very gentle and extremely |
| training for 3 years to qualify for the Diploma. | | | | effective at recovering energy that is tied up in |
| Conditions that Shiatsu benefits or helps to | | | | maintaining old mental, physical and emotional |
| prevent | | | | patterns. This energy can then be used by the |
| Physical pain from headaches, stiff neck, back | | | | body to heal and to increase potential and |
| problems, whiplash, frozen shoulder, repetitive | | | | fulfilment in life. |
| strain injury, sports injuries and sciatica. | | | | |