Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese healing massage, developed over thousands of years.

The theory/belief underlying shiatsu is that vital energy (known as Ki) flows throughout the
body in channels called meridians.

This energy affects everything about how we function and is integral to our health.

Shiatsu uses different types of touch (eg. pressure, holding, stretching, work on specific

points) to connect with and improve the energy flow.

Symptoms that have developed from impaired energy flow will gradually improve: it works

on the complete person: on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.

The theory behind shiatsu is similar to that of acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine),
together with a body of understanding developed by the Japanese practitioner Masanaga,
in the 1950's.

Treatments are for an hour, (including time for an  initial case history, and discussion of exercises/ lifestyle issues).

They are generally given lying on a mat and the receiver remains clothed, and usually feels
invigorated but relaxed.

For more information see:  www.shiatsusociety.org