I am committed to holistic healthcare and well-being. I offer
individual shiatsu or oil massage with the optional addition of
aromatherapy oils. I am especially interested in improving chronic
conditions and working in the field of mental health. I adapt each
treatment to the individual needs of my client taking into account what is
required on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.
I studied Shiatsu in Sheffield and at The Shiatsu College, Newcastle and
became a Member of the professional Register of the Shiatsu Society (MRSS)
in 1995. I was practising in North Yorkshire until relocating to
Herefordshire in 2006.
My experience of yoga and other complementary modalities enables me to
help give constructive advice on breathing techniques, exercises and
stretches, to help you facilitate your own healing process. This builds on
work already done in the treatment and allows you to take ownership of
your own health outside of the treatment.
What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a traditional hands-on healing therapy. It aims to promote
physical, mental and emotional well-being by releasing the free flow of
energy in the body along energy pathways called meridians. It creates a
quiet time and space for the receiver in which transformation and healing
can occur.
Shiatsu techniques include gentle holding, the application of finger and
palm pressure on the meridians, as well as more dynamic rotations and
stretches when appropriate. It is a deeply relaxing experience and
regular Shiatsu sessions help to prevent the build up of stress in our
daily lives. Shiatsu can be effective for a wide range of conditions –
from specific injuries to more general symptoms of poor health. It is
based on the same principles as acupuncture, but without the needles!
Treatments last around
an hour and usually take place fully clothed on a futon at floor level, or
if that is not comfortable, on a chair or couch.
