Shiatsu and Shin Tai are given through clothes, so it is best to wear a t-shirt or long-sleeved top and comfortable jogging-type trousers or leggings. The treatment usually takes place on the floor on a comfortable padded mattress called a futon and you will be supported by a body cushion however, each session can be adapted to a massage couch or a chair as necessary, according to your condition. A full consultation will be taken to ensure the approach and techniques are appropriate. Depending on the treatment, the session may include postural assessment and soft tissue structural alignment, joint mobilisations, fascial release and meridian rebalancing, all of which can be very gentle, dynamic or a combination of both, tailored appropriately to you as an individual. The overriding principle is that shiatsu pressure is deep but sensitive and has a comforting and restorative quality. Where it is suitable, I may use the traditional Japanese art of hara (stomach) massage called ampuku and as I hold a Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy (LSSM) I may also apply these skills in relation to a more physical presentation such as a sports injury. Following each session, appropriate aftercare and advice will be discussed to enable you to participate fully in your own recovery and ongoing well-being.

If you would like to receive a treatment or enquire further, please contact me