Shiatsu hands on bodywork improves the health and well-being of your body & mind.
Shiatsu works with the principle that vital energy (Ki or Chi) flows throughout the body.
Shiatsu offers great potential for change and helps us take control of our health and well being.
Jenny is a Member of the Register of the Shiatsu Society (UK), denoted MRSS CHNC.
However, Shiatsu is a complete practice for self care in its own right. Gaining increased popularity here in the west as a deeply relaxing bodywork therapy helping a wide range of specific health complaints & offering supportive preventative health care. It can also complement a number of other therapeutic methods as well as conventional western medicine, providing a different stimulus to the body.
In Japan, Shiatsu has been recognised by the Government as a valuable part of their health system for over 50 years. Here in the West it has now been recognised by the European Parliament and included in the European Register of Non-Conventional Medical Disciplines.
"Shiatsu offers great potential for change and helps us take control of our health, well being and the life we wish to lead."
For a variety of reasons these meridians may become blocked, producing physical, mental or emotional ailments.
Shiatsu aims to stimulate the flow of Ki to create positive changes in energy patterns and achieve harmonious balance.
A practitioner may use fingers, thumbs, elbows and knees to apply pressure to points (tsubos) along the meridians, as well as incorporating gentle stretches and manipulations to assist the stimulation of Ki.
These stretches, combined with the use of the tsubos, also has the effect of stimulating the circulatory system and the lymphatic system. It works on both divisions of the autonomic nervous system, helping to release tension in the muscles, and can also stimulate the hormonal system.
As the flow of Ki begins to change the receiver may begin to experience a sense of balance and well-being. The flow of life can ease as we physically, emotionally and mentally begin to re-connect and interact.
Shiatsu Meridian Chart image © 1970 | Shizuto Masunga
It is wonderfully accessible to all ages and ability and requires little effort except a bit of time to relax and accept. The holistic nature of Shiatsu means that whilst working on the physical body we can also affect changes to the more subtle and sometimes most overlooked energies such as those residing in thoughts or emotions.
Clients have reported benefits to a range of health conditions such as:
Key papers published in recent years that are of notable interest.
Commissioned & funded by The Shiatsu Society. Undertaken by the Centre for Complementary Healthcare & Integrated Medicine at the Faculty of Health & Human Sciences, Thames Valley University. October 2006
This report makes evident the lack of research into Shiatsu. However, the review also looked at research relating to acupressure, which is an aspect of Shiatsu. It found a lot more research into acupressure and concluded that "the evidence is generally consistent and has demonstrated that acupressure can control pain".
Other areas of research were found to be either inconsistent and needed further research or demonstrated week evidence due to study design.
Commissioned and funded by the European Shiatsu Federation. Undertaken by the School of Healthcare at the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds. December 2007
The research took place in three countries, Austria, Spain and the UK. The study's findings confirm the safety of Shiatsu. Benefits to general well-being, health maintenance, health promotion and awareness. It was noted that there was a reduction in the use of conventional medicine, medication and working days lost due to ill-health.
As well as a statistically significant reduction in symptom severity for all symptom groups. Summary of findings:
"We are living in exciting times for Shiatsu and other energy based practices. There are continuing developments within modern science that are increasingly able to provide evidence of how energy medicine works." James L Oschman
Oschman is a well known scientist with a degree in biophysics and a Phd in biology. In his book, he brings together evidence from a wide range of disciplines which is beginning to provide a valid and acceptable explanation for the energetic exchanges that take place in a wide range of complementary therapies.
A selection of useful links to more shiatsu information sources
The largest recognised professional governing body of Shiatsu in the UK.
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Basic information about practitioner training courses and post-graduate education
I have a long term interest in holistic well being and from an early age have striven to look at an array of therapeutic approaches to achieve optimum health. I have an academic background in Human Nutrition for which I was awarded a BSc Hons Degree from Manchester University.
In 2009 I graduated from the Shiatsu College in Newcastle and am committed to Continued Professional Development, attending post graduate courses regularly. I have had the fortune of training with some of the most renowned teachers, some of whom trained directly with the founder of Zen Shiatsu.
Jenny is a Member of the Register of the Shiatsu Society (UK), denoted MRSS – the nationally recognised professional status of Shiatsu Practitioner recognised by the CHNC. The Shiatsu Society is the largest recognised professional governing body of Shiatsu in the UK. She is fully insured and follows their strict codes of professional conduct and ethics.
Practitioners undergo a minimum of 3 years training followed by a year of supervised post graduate training before being able to become registered MRSS.
20min Back and Shoulder
(seated treatment)
30min Maintenance Treatment
(initial session required)
1 hr Full session
(in clinic)
Home Visit*
(Price depends on travel time. Add £5 per 10 miles)
The first session is slightly longer as it includes a detailed consultation which will include looking at your past and current health state and your reason(s) for coming. Once we have formed a complete holistic picture of your current health we will discuss a treatment plan and address any questions you may have.
Following this we will get stuck in to some Shiatsu.
You remain fully clothed, lie on a futon on the floor, and will usually be covered in a blanket for your comfort.
Although traditionally Shiatsu is carried out at floor level this can be adapted accordingly depending on your mobility needs, seated treatments are available.
Please wear, or bring to change into to, loose, warm, comfortable clothing; preferably cotton e.g. sweatshirt, tracksuit trousers and cotton socks.
Do not eat heavily two hours prior to treatment and avoid alcohol.
After treatment stay hydrated to smooth the flow of changes through the system and rest if possible.
"Over the last 3 years I have been receiving treatments from Jenny and they always help me to feel more relaxed and grounded. The body work is hugely nurturing and intuitive, I am left in a deeply relaxed state, feel more centred and have a greater awareness of my physicality.
I have found shiatsu most helpful in stressful or challenging times when I experience common symptoms such back and neck pain, headaches, insomnia and IBS. I have found the effects to be tangible and have experienced immediate relief from symptoms. Shiatsu is a real support in physically or emotionally demanding times as it helps me to access my core strength and I would recommend it to anyone who needs to check in with themselves & as a way of aiding the gentle & powerful facilitation of change."
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