WHAT IS SHIATSU?

Shiatsu is a gentle form of healing bodywork using the meridians (energy pathways) and acupressure points along with the practitioner's skills of intuition and sensitivity to achieve deep relaxation and allow the body’s own natural healing process to take place. It works by rebalancing and re-aligning the different systems, physical, mental and emotional, to bring these energies into harmony and create a feeling of well-being

Shiatsu can be beneficial for all kinds of health problems, such as those brought about by a stressful life-style, illness, trauma, and all the many causes of pain and disease.

SHIATSU & STRESS

Our modern world can be a highly stressful place, and stress-related issues are one of the areas of health most commonly treated and benefited by Shiatsu. Shiatsu brings about profound relaxation and is an invaluable aid for relieving stress & improving the quality of life. Stress can occur in the physical body, and also manifest on mental or emotional levels. Stress can go on to cause many other health problems if it is not recognised and treated at an early stage. Shiatsu can help relieve such conditions as:

• Anxiety,
• Depression,
• Panic,
• Fatigue,
• Low Energy,
• Anger,
• Depletion,
• Aches & Pains, & other associated symptoms.

OTHER TREATABLE PROBLEMS

• General aches and pains
• Headaches/Migraine
• Insomnia
  
• Digestive problems
• Circulatory problems
• Low vitality
• M.E.

These are just some of the examples of treatable conditions.

SHIATSU TREATMENTS

During a treatment the client remains fully clothed, and normally lies on a futon on the floor. Shiatsu can also be received on a massage table or chair.

The practitioner applies gentle pressure along the meridians, providing support where appropriate, stretching certain areas, and moving congestion. This facilitates realignment of the body's energy, releasing tension and stress, allowing the ‘ki’ to flow freely through the body.

A Shiatsu treatment takes about an hour and it is preferable to take time afterwards to rest and assimilate the treatment. Shiatsu can release long-held chronic imbalances, and changes may be experienced during and shortly after the treatment.

Please wear loose and comfortable clothing and dress warmly, as the body may cool down during the treatment..

ABOUT THE PRACTITIONER

Nirali Shah
BA(Hons)PGCM.MRSS

I am a registered member of the Shiatsu Society and have been practising Shiatsu for 4 and a half years.

My experience of Tai Chi, Yoga, Qi Gong, Mako-Ho and contemporary dance 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.

I regularly attend continuous professional development courses and have a particular interest in Body psychotherapy. I also work for StressAngels - an on-site massage company, and through them and individually, bring the benefits of Shiatsu into the work place. If you are interested in providing Shiatsu in the work place please get in touch with me to discuss your requirements.

If you would like to discuss anything further about shiatsu please contact me directly on 079 41 56 6632 or email me at ralichi@hotmail.com with the reference: Shiatsu at Chandos and I will be happy to answer any queries you may have.

To book an appointment, please call the Chandos Clinic directly where I work from every Monday evening. I sometimes have appointment slots on Wednesday and Friday evenings so please ask reception if this is more convenient for you.