Shiatsu is a therapeutic practice that can support individuals in moving towards greater health and well-being. Shiatsu is a relaxing treatment and can be beneficial for back pain, stress, headaches, whiplash injuries, neck stiffness, joint pain and reduced mobility and many sports injuries amongst other ailments. Shiatsu sessions takes place on a mat on the floor fully clothed.
Chair massage is based on Amma, a 1,300 year old traditional Japanese table massage. The Amma sequence has been adapted for use on seated, fully clothed clients and comprises 28 acupressure techniques, incorporating 60 acupressure points.
The routine covers the head, neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms and hands. It takes 15-minutes and enables the client to relax completely, yet feel rejuvenated and clearly focused. It can also be adapted for 5,10, 20 and 30 minutes sessions.
Well Mother is an integration of shiatsu massage, ante and post natal exercise/education, baby massage and relaxation. Well Mother's primary aim is to support the wisdom of parents and babies by promoting the use of bodywork, especially massage, shiatsu and exercise, as a core part of 21st century maternity care.
Japanese facial massage is unique. While Western facial massage addresses the external skin itself, Japanese facial massage is concerned with the condition of the skin, subcutaneous musculature and what is referred to as ki, or the life-force energy, often translated as "bioelectricity." Traditionally, the purpose of Japanese facial massage is to work specifically and precisely with the facial meridians and tsubo (acupuncture points) to achieve a balance in the entire facial skin, the facial muscles, and the internal organs.
This style of shiatsu coordinates the breathing of the giver and the receiver as an important part of the treatment. A vigorous style, which includes not only pressing with the hands and thumbs. It helps to loosen up the stiffness that so many people have. Stretching is also an important element of this style.
Thai Massage works on an energy line system (called the Ten Sen) through which the body's natural life force flows. Blockages in this life force cause aches, pains and disease. Using hands, feet and elbows to apply pressure to important points along these lines, in combination with gentle stretching and applied hatha yoga. This releases blocked energy and frees the body's own natural healing potential, thus restoring balance, health and harmony.