Touch comes before sight
It is the first language and the last, and it always tells the truth- Margaret Atwood
What Is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a hands-on healing practice from Japan, grounded in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like acupuncture—but without needles—shiatsu uses gentle yet focused touch to restore balance in the body. The word itself means finger pressure, but treatments can involve palms, elbows, knees, or simple stillness.
At its heart, shiatsu is about connection. It’s a non-invasive, deeply intuitive therapy that works through the body to support physical health, emotional wellbeing, and mental clarity.
Each session is a quiet invitation to pause, breathe, and feel more whole.
Why Try Shiatsu?
Your body holds your story—stress, emotion, and experience often settle in the tissues. Shiatsu helps you become aware of these patterns and gently unwind them.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, in pain, or simply in need of grounding, shiatsu offers a space to listen to your body’s wisdom.
It’s not just a treatment—it’s a path toward greater clarity, resilience, and ease in your everyday life.
What to Expect in a Session
Each session lasts around an hour and begins with a conversation, to understand your current needs. The treatment takes place fully clothed, usually on a futon or mat, though accommodations can be made for comfort or mobility.
Techniques vary depending on what’s needed—firm or gentle pressure, stretches, joint movement, or quiet holding. After the session, there’s time to share anything that may have surfaced.
My Experience
I studied in Switzerland and Bristol.
Following this, I have assisted teaching at the Bristol school and deepened my practice through a range of continued professional development courses (CPD).
These include embodied dialogue and work with fertility, pregnancy and women’s health.
I volunteered for some years at the Macmillan wellbeing center within the NHS, supporting people undergoing treatment for cancer.
I am under mentorship for my therapeutic practices and continue to attend CPD courses.
I am a member and fully insured with the Shiatsu Society. FwSS
