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About Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a physical therapy that supports and strengthens the body’s natural ability to heal and balance itself. It works on the whole person - not just the physical body, but also the psychological, emotional and spiritual being.
Shiatsu originated in Japan from traditional Chinese medicine, with influences from more recent Western therapies. Although shiatsu means ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese, in practice a practitioner uses touch, pressure and manipulative techniques to adjust the body’s physical structure and balance its energy flow. Blockages and stagnation can occur in the meridian energy-flow lines causing varied health and psychological issues which when released allows for a freer flow of energy throughout the system. It is a deeply relaxing experience and regular treatments can alleviate stress and illness and maintain health and well-being.
About the Session
The session commences with an initial conversation followed by some physical treatment which is performed on a futon mat on the floor. During the first session with a client the initial dialogue will occupy more time to determine the clients issues and medical history. The client is fully clothed. Loose and flexible clothing is recommended as some stretching and body manipulation may be involved in the session. Wear similar clothes as you would to a yoga or gym class.
The philosophy underlying Shiatsu is that Qi flows throughout the body in a series of channels called meridians. For many different reasons Qi can stop flowing freely and this then produces a symptom.
About Donna
Donna studied Shiatsu on the three year diploma course at the Bristol School of Shiatsu. This contained various diagnostic tools, Chinese Medicine theory, Zen Shiatsu Theory, Transformational Shiatsu, Meridians, Accu points, Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology.
She is a qualified Qi Gong teacher and runs several classes across the Bristol and South Gloucestershire area. She is affiliated with the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts.
Her Daoist studies include Taiqi Quan, Shaolin, Bagua, Nei Gong, Daoist Alchemy, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Face Reading, Yi Jing and Meditation.
She also has a BA(hons) degree in Philosophy.
Donna is a fully registered and insured member of the Shiatsu Society (MRSS).
Just give us a call or click on the 'Make an Enquiry' button today to organise your next appointment with Donna
Service Categories
Mens Health, Qigong, Shiatsu, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Womens Health
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