Benefits

A regular shiatsu session can make a real difference to your quality of life,
physically and emotionally.

It is excellent to promote relaxation and prevent the build-up of stress.

Shiatsu has helped people with:

emotional difficulties

stress

anxiety

irritability

depression

musculo-skeletal issues

muscular tension
(ex: shoulder tension, knots in the back, tightness around ribcage...)

acute / chronic neck and back ache

poor posture

sciatica

joint problems : sprains, stiffness, arthritis...

women's health

PMT

pregnancy
( back ache, nausea, fatigue, labour preparation)

menopause
(hot flushes, night sweats, dryness, anxiety, insomnia)

cystitis

digestive problems

IBS

diarrhoea

constipation

nausea

lack of appetite

acid refluxes

respiratory disorders

asthma

bronchitis

cold and flu

sinusitis

headaches and migraines

low energy levels

insomnia

neurological diseases

Multiple Sclerosis
(Shiatsu can help stabilise it)

Bell's palsy

Post-stroke syndrome
(Shiatsu can help improve the circulation to paralysed areas).

For strokes it is best to come as soon as possible after it has happened. Shiatsu can also be part of a preventative programme if you think you are at risk.

Side effects of medication

Shiatsu can help the body cope better with the sides effects of medication, including:

HIV drugs

Chemiotherapy

(a research conducted in a French hospital showed that shiatsu reduced symptoms of nausea by 69%, vomiting by 83%, physical fatigue by 66%, liver pain by 100%, etc).