September is Shiatsu Awareness Month. The Shiatsu Society are promoting this amazing hands-on therapy with information about how it can support & help clients.
I have only managed one event this September, to promote Shiatsu, but I am always happy to talk about it, discuss whether it may be of help & to answer any questions. You can contact me through this site or on 07791 070837
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At the end of the school holidays my family & I headed to Dartmoor for the day. Some well needed head space, time out of normal routines & space to remember what is important.
I was reminded that taking time out in nature, or for self care, or for support is important, sometimes essential. Not only is it an chance to rest & recover it is a chance to regroup & readdress.
To give the best Shiatsu I can I take time for myself when I can, time away in nature & getting treatments myself. Then the realisations & changes in my mind, my emotions & my physical body have time to happen.
Shiatsu for me is the opportunity to give the body, mind & spirit some time out, some space, to stop & think or just be.
Working around the body I am looking for areas that need support. I’m also looking to create a sense of space, of holding, to allow the body, mind or soul to release tension or to accept support.
If you are looking to make some changes in your life, or take some time to understand yourself better then maybe you want to try a Shiatsu.
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I have recently had a few clients with chronic back pain. It isn’t unusual for people to come for a Shiatsu treatment with sore lower backs or very tight shoulders but sometimes the issues are more complex & complicated.
In my experience physical work or injury alongside emotional turmoil can create weakness, which in itself creates stress & tension. The back begins to compensate, trying the support the area of weakness, a complex pattern then emerges. Clients seem often to only be aware of the tension, the tightness & not aware of the underlying weakness.
Generally a Shiatsu starts with gentle & quiet work, making a strong connection with the client & supporting the areas of weakness. There can be a big shift in the body’s energy with quiet work, it often isn’t the strong work, the tension releasing work that creates the biggest changes.
Sometimes the energy shifts the most when the areas of weakness & tension are worked together. Shiatsu can be a strong physical treatment when appropriate. When I have worked quite strongly on the areas of tightness I been told by clients that the pain & tension they were feeling has been released.
Shiatsu is about balancing the energy in the body & it can work well when balancing the different areas of a back, working the weak & the tension.
Shiatsu meets people how they want to be met. There is generally always an emotional attachment or reason for the discomfort. Shiatsu holds a client in a particular way, where it is safe to feel & to release emotions if needs be.
It is a joy to see clients with more movement than when they came in, with less pain & less emotional pain.
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I’m really excited about offering Shiatsu massage in Exwick, Exeter.
I have been looking forward to this month for a good while. Both our children are now at school giving me a chance to focus more on my work & myself as an individual, as well as a mother.
Shiatsu is such a beautiful therapy to give & to receive & I’m looking forward to giving lots more now.
Shiatsu is quite subtle but is actually working on a deep level, bringing the body into balance & allowing a smooth flow in thoughts, emotions & physical movement.
The Shiatsu Shed, a wooden cabin in the garden, is buzzing with Shiatsu energy. I’m using it on an almost daily basis & it is more & more of a relaxing & tranquil place to be treated & supported.
If you’re interested in finding out more or booking an appointment call me on 07791 070837 or email me at amyhinkswright@yahoo.co.uk
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I’ve had such a great day giving lots of Shiatsu tasters at the St. Thomas Festival today.
The festival was super busy, buzzing with energy, lots of happy kids & strolling parents.
It is always a joy to give Shiatsu tasters. It is a chance to treat lots of different people & get the Shiatsu message out there.
It was a day of stiff necks & pulled muscles. It was great to see people leave after just a short Shiatsu with more mobility in their neck & shoulders or to have some relief from the pain in their muscles.
I had a great day & hope that the people I treated feel more relaxed & energised this evening.
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This is on tomorrow & I’ll be there offering Shiatsu tasters for just £5.
This is such a friendly, happy community event so do come & say hello, get a Shiatsu & make the most of all the other things on offer.
More info on the event can be found here
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After a particularly strong, clear, focussed Fire energy this Summer we are now moving towards the late Summer early Autumn time, govern by the Earth energy. This is the time of year for ripeness, for harvesting sweet fruit & squash.
When in balance the Earth energy is pure nurture, it’s kindness to oneself & to others. It is eating healthily without craving. A joy of studying & taking on new ideas.
When out of balance the Earth energy can be self loathing, feeling insecure of one’s image, being overly attached to helping others, a lack or excess of appetite, an inability to take on the new, unclear thoughts, a tired mind & heavy limbs.
The time of year highlights if there is an imbalance in someone’s Earth energy. If you are feeling unmotivated, low minded or heavy in your body you may have an Earth imbalance.
There are things that we can do to support ourselves at this time of year.
And get some nurturing & supportive Shiatsu. Get the body’s energy moving gentle & smoothly around the body, the mind & emotions will follow. Allow yourself to stop & have someone else care for you, giving your body time to adjust to a new seasonal energy, to be able enjoy the abundance & harvest of this time of year.
I personally have an Earth imbalance. Being a mother & therapist I often hold a role of support, I am acutely aware of the affect this time of year has on my energy. As I write this I am convincing myself I must take my own advice, & I will. Very soon the new school year starts & I look forward to having a little time to support & nurture myself before getting stuck into a Autumn full of Shiatsu treatments.
Happy Earth energy to you all.
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The count down to the end of the school summer holidays is very much on. I have no spaces left this week but after next Tuesday things change, both my boys are at school & I’ll have spaces most days of the week.
Why would you come to me for Shiatsu? Every therapist has their own vibe & way of working. This is a great thing about Shiatsu, although we all practice Shiatsu, each practitioner has their own feel & style. I hope that I create a welcoming environment, where you will feel heard & held. I have held a number of roles in my working life, they have all had some element of coaching, training or listening, I bring this to my practice. I have a natural want to nurture & support, I learnt this about myself when I became a parent. I love the quiet, gentle work that is involved in Shiatsu. I also love a good physical treatment myself, releasing tension, from the neck & shoulders particularly, so this is the treatment I am also happy to give.
I am going to be at the St. Thomas Festival this Saturday, it’s a really lovely community event just a little way from where I live & practice. I’m going to be offering Shiatsu taster sessions for just £5. This is an opportunity to experience what sort of therapist I am. The tasters are given on a massage chair, so different to on a futon mat on the floor, as Shiatsu often is. It’s still plenty of time to get a feel for how I work. In previous years I have been booked up pretty quickly so you may want to come over early & book a slot.
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We arrived home in the middle of the night, after our holiday. I was very pleased to be home but have to admit my heart sank as I remembered all the work & effort it takes to keep on top of the house, following the tornado that is my two sons.
The next morning I stepped out of the house, into the garden & through to the shed, which I use for Shiatsu & my husband uses for meditation teaching.
It was such a lovely, grounding feeling stepping into our work space. I felt so lucky to have such a peaceful place to practice.
Also it’s a space to step away from the chores & chaos of family life. It allows me to come back to an inner quiet, a stillness, that brings everything into perspective.
The shed is the perfect environment to relax & be treated in. I love giving Shiatsu in there. It is easy to be in a quiet & gentle space in a quiet & gentle environment.
I am finding that my practice is more confident & focussed, now I have a space that is mine. I am able to listen & follow what I pick him more quickly.
I have been treating lots of people who live in Exwick, which is a real pleasure. Some people can walk for a treatment, or it’s just a short drive, no need to rush into town. It feels very special to treat the people who live close by, & to support the community where I live.
September brings more opportunity for Shiatsu for me. Both my boys will be at school so I will be offering Shiatsu across the week.
I’m hoping to be giving lots more Shiatsu in the beautiful space we have created.
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I’m back at the St. Thomas festival this year – offering Shiatsu taster sessions for just a few pounds. I love this community event, giving lots of Shiatsu to local people. I am generally pretty busy so it’s worth coming over early & booking a time slot.
Details of the event can be found here
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