Lorna Osborn M.R.S.S

What could I expect in a Shiatsu treatment?

Each session, for a full shiatsu, lasts no longer than an hour and 15 mins, although the first session will be longer as I take a full medical case history, so the time will depend on the health of the receiver. However, I also give treatments on just the back, front or neck and shoulders and obviously the length of those treatments is shorter and different in price. Please enquire when booking.

• Treatments are carried out on a futon on the floor, although a chair is used for neck and shoulder Shiatsu.
• Shiatsu is given with the receiver fully clothed.
• Each session will not necessarily follow the same routine as I will be responding to the way the receiver's body feels on that day as well as dealing with any long-term imbalances. Therefore the techniques used will vary from session to session but always the receiver will come out of the treatment feeling relaxed and balanced both mentally and physically.

• wear loose comfortable clothing with socks;
• do not eat heavily 2 hours prior to a session;
• do not drink alcohol before or after a Shiatsu;
• drink plenty of water afterwards.

• Shiatsu is a very relaxing therapy and can relax both body and mind.
• It can ease tension and stiffness from the body allowing muscles and joints to return to their natural alignment;
• it allows blood pressure and heart rate to decrease thereby easing the stress placed on these bodily systems.
• It also gives the mind chance to slip into a type of meditative state thereby easing mental stress and again balancing the body's internal environment.
• Receivers feel more in tune with the way their body works and it brings about a sense of well being.

• I work from home in Northampton, which is easily accessed from both the M1 and the ring road.
• Home visits are available, depending on the distance but please be aware that the price will differ for a home visit.