Counselling & Shiatsu

Category: alternative health

  • Love is in the Air – Shiatsu Massage – Exeter, Devon

    Valentine’s Day is nearly on us. I am offering 10% off gift vouchers purchased before the 14th February, for a Valentine. Deeply relaxing, nurturing & supportive Shiatsu treatments. They can help with energy levels & release tension & stress. So I reckon they are a perfect Valentine’s present.

    I can send vouchers out electronically so still plenty of time to get them arranged. Do get in touch through the ‘contact me’ page to arrange.

    If you are interested in finding out more about Shiatsu then have a look at the pages on here. I have a Facebook page where I post details of events & offers. You may also want to check out the Shiatsu Society website for more information on Shiatsu.

  • Love is in the Air – Shiatsu Massage – Exeter, Devon

    Love is in the Air – Shiatsu Massage – Exeter, Devon

    Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us & I am offering 10% off any gift vouchers bought before the 14th February, for a Valentine.

    Shiatsu is a form of hands-on therapy that can leave the client feeling relaxed, improve their energy levels & alleviate stress & tension. It is like a massage but is given through clothes. It is given on a futon mat, on the floor, but can be given on a couch or seated. It works by balancing the energy in the body, relieving symptoms & relaxing the body & mind.

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    I absolutely love how relaxed & chilled people are when they leave after a treatment & is a great present for someone you care about.

    Sending love out to you all! x

  • Shiatsu Event – Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu Event – Exeter, Devon

    So this event is coming up quite soon now.  A chance to try out Shiatsu or to get a really inexpensive treatment. There will be lots of other therapists offering tasters, stalls to look around & a great cafe for drinks & food.

    The event is on Sunday 18th February from 10.30am till 4.30pm.  It’s in Broadclyst, close to Exeter.  It is easy to find & there is free parking.  Details of the event can be found here

    It is so cold again, at the moment, this is a chance to get a serious warm-up. A chance to drop all your responsibilities for 20 minutes & to lose some tension & stress. Shiatsu is deeply relaxing, it helps aid sleep & can help with energy levels. Just a short taster of Shiatsu can set you up to get through this cold weather.

    I’m always happy to talk Shiatsu so do get in touch through the ‘contact me’ page if you have any queries.

  • Shiatsu for Friends & Family – Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu for Friends & Family – Exeter, Devon

    I use Shiatsu on myself, my husband & children regularly. Not just for relaxation, although it’s great for that. My boys are noisy, energetic & enthusiastic so sometimes it is hard for them to settle at the end of the day.  It is a pleasure to give them a Shiatsu & watch them visibly calm down, breathe more deeply & slow down.  They often talk to me after a Shiatsu, or we play quietly together.  They also sleep well.

    I use Shiatsu on myself to help when my mind is racing, I can slow myself down & think more clearly. I use it to help with digestion & menstruation. I have always suffered with painful periods & uncomfortable digestion, I can manage both a lot better with Shiatsu. I also use Shiatsu to support my motivation & mood.  I have in the past become stagnant & stuck in a rut but now I cam more adaptable & flexible & can make changes with more ease.

    Obviously I am a fan of Shiatsu, I studied it for 3 years, alongside full-time work.  I can also pass on tricks & tips that I have learnt to help other people support their health & the health of their family.  I often give recommendations at the end of a session, lifestyle & diet options.  I also offer ideas of stretches or exercises that may help support their condition, complaint or their well-being.

    I can offer longer Shiatsu appointments, at my home practice in Exeter.  These can include a full Shiatsu treatment plus guidance on ways to support you & your loved ones.

    I’m off to stretch now, to help my circulation & to aid my sleep tonight. xx

  • Valentine’s Shiatsu Special – Exeter, Devon

    Valentine’s Shiatsu Special – Exeter, Devon

    Two weeks until Valentine’s day & I am offering 10% off any gift vouchers purchased between now & February 14th.

    I offer nurturing & supportive Shiatsu.

    Shiatsu is a gentle but powerful hands-on therapy that help energy levels, aids sleep & relieves tension & stress.

    Shiatsu is given on a futon mat on the floor & the treatment is given through clothes. It originates from Japan & works to balance the energy in the body.

    I work in Exwick, Exeter.

    Get in touch through the ‘contact me’ page with questions or to arrange vouchers.

  • Shiatsu Event – Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu Event – Exeter, Devon

    Excited to be attending my first event of the year in just a couple of weeks time.  I’ll be offering Shiatsu taster sessions at the East Devon Mind, Body, Spirit event on Sunday February 18th.  The event is going to be held in Broadclyst, at the Victory Hall. The venue is near for Exeter folks & there is plenty of free parking.

    If you have been reading my blog & wondering what Shiatsu is then a taster is a great way to find out what this hands-on therapy involves.  The tasters will only be £10 but 20 minutes long, plenty of time to get an idea of Shiatsu.

    The Shiatsu tasters will be given on a massage chair, that supports your whole body, its relaxing & comfortable.  Normally Shiatsu is given on a futon mat on the floor but can be given on a couch or on a massage chair.  Shiatsu is always given through clothes.

    Do come & say hello if you are in the area on the 18th.  If you are struggling to feel energized in this cold, wet weather then come & get a boost of energy with a Shiatsu taster.

    Information about the event and the full list of exhibitors can be seen here

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  • Happy weekend, Shiatsu & family – Exeter, Devon

    Happy weekend, Shiatsu & family – Exeter, Devon

    Yes we’ve made it to Friday. It’s felt like a long week personally so glad to have that Friday feeling now!

    I still have work tomorrow but giving Shiatsu massage in the wooden cabin in the garden doesn’t feel like work. I don’t offer Shiatsu every Saturday but when I can I do. It feels special to give a treatment to someone at the end of their working week.

    After work it’s serious family time, I miss my big boy, as he is at school all week. I love reconnecting with my husband at the weekend, we seem to hardly see each other in the week.

    So bike rides will definitely be taking place, the boys favourite activity at present. Then my dad is visiting & that’s always fun – he is fondly called Grandad Canoe, yes he has a number of canoes!

    If you work all week & would like to book a Shiatsu on a Saturday do get in touch. I also have late afternoon appointments on Wednesdays & some Mondays.

    I hope you have a great weekend & enjoy whatever you do.

    Xx

  • Shiatsu Support – Exeter, Devon

    So very excited to receive a large parcel in the post today.

    I was pretty upset when my trusty, but bottom of the range, massage chair broke just before Christmas. I was in the middle of a session of Shiatsus for the hard working staff at my son’s school. I had to give some of the Shiatsus to people whilst they sat on a normal chair. Hardly relaxing, having to support yourself, rather than leaning into a comfy chair.

    Since the breakage I have been searching for a replacement. I was close to purchasing a replacement of similar quality to my original when I stumbled across a hardly used, top of the range chair.

    I am super happy & have tried it out on my family already. It’s really comfy & easily adjusts to fit any shape or size of client.

    So watch out for upcoming events as I will now be giving Shiatsu on this beauty of a chair.

    My next event is in Broadclyst, near Exeter – details can be found here

    Or have a look on my Facebook page for events & offers

  • Shiatsu Event – Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu Event – Exeter, Devon

    I’ll be at an event in Broadclyst, near Exeter, on Sunday 18th February. I’ll be offering taster sessions of Shiatsu massage. These affordable sessions are a great way to get a feel of what a Shiatsu involves.

    This event is being organised by the East Devon Mind, Body, Spirit Network. I have attended their events before & they are always full of stalls to browse & therapists offering tasters.

    Information on the event can be found here

    If you’d like more information on Shiatsu you can look at the pages on this site or head to the Shiatsu Society website

  • Shiatsu & self support – Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu & self support – Exeter, Devon

    -What do you do to support yourself? & Do you do enough?

    Generally the answers to these questions are – not really & no not enough.  I would be interested to hear what you do to support yourself, daily routines or practices that you find support you.

    Since doing my Shiatsu massage training I have started a number of routines of self support that I find help me in my daily life.

    • I stretch – within Chinese Medicine stretching can be really useful for some people – this includes me. I find I can think more clearly after a good stretch – be it yoga or warm-up stretches or just stretching whilst I’m cooking or walking. I feel more relaxed & my mind slows down.
    • I breathe deeply – the abdominal area of the body is called the Hara in Shiatsu & this is an area we should embody as much as we can. It is an area associated with instinct & intuition, rather than being in our heads all the time & getting caught up in our thoughts.
    • I rest – The kidneys & Bladder in Chinese Medicine are the energies that keep us going, they are our core energy.  If we use to much of this energy we struggle to push through & get things done. The kidneys & bladder appreciate rest, quiet, reflection & meditation.

    I use Shiatsu daily to support myself & my family. I may hold a pressure point if I have a headache or one of my children is distressed. I may stretch a particular meridian (line of energy) to help if I have an ache or I am tense.

    I also look for support from other people. I have Shiatsu myself, or other treatments, as often as I can. Sometimes we need perspective & some support to help us keep going or to move on with something.

    Shiatsu can be a great supportive therapy. It can hold a safe, supportive space. It can be great if you are a carer or have a stressful job, if there are big changes taking place in your life or if you feel stuck in a rut & want to begin to make changes.

    Do leave a comment about what self support practices you have or get in touch through the ‘contact me’ page if you think Shiatsu might be able to support you.