Shiatsu Massage

Shiatsu is an ancient healing-massage from Asia aimed at making sure that energy or "qi" (pronounced "chee") flows freely around your body, along its "meridians" or energy-paths. It is a whole-body, holistic treatment that combines massage, acupressure and stretching to unblock this "qi" and restore your body's natural balance.

Shiatsu uses a range of different techniques, many of which you would find in other treatments including physiotherapy, deep tissue massage or Thai massage. As shiatsu is a healing massage, regular treatments should work with your body's immune system and strengthen its ability to heal itself. Shiatsu encourages your blood and lymph to flow around your body, taking oxygen to your organs and skin, helping them to expel toxins and stimulating your immune system.

Shiatsu also acts on the nervous system and helps you to relax. Shiatsu can relieve pain and stiffness in your muscles and joints and help your body to release tension, which will help you sleep better and relax more easily.