Counselling & Shiatsu

Category: alternative health

  • Self Shiatsu, Exeter, Devon 

    There are 6 stretches that relate to the meridians, lines of energy, that are worked on in Shiatsu massage. These stretches can be done away from a Shiatsu session. It’s great to do them daily, they stretch the meridians, bringing energy to places where there is little & loosening tightness & stagnation in other areas. 

    As the stretches are done its important to remember to:

    • Gently warm up before & down after 
    • Listen to your body, be kind & don’t push to hard
    • Take a few breathes in each pose
    • Feel how your body reacts to each pose, tight, loose, easy, tough
    • If the pose feels good stay for a couple more breathes 
    • If the pose feels less good come out after a few breathes
    • Do each pose twice, feel the difference the second time

    I am always happy to show how the stretches go at a Shiatsu massage session.

  • Shiatsu event, Exeter, Devon 

    Shiatsu event, Exeter, Devon 

    On July 15th a colleague & I will be offering Shiatsu tasters at the Exeter Lions Centennial Gala Day. This event is in Priory Park, in the Mount Pleasant area of Exeter. We will be offering taster sessions for just £5 & £10. More details of the event can be found here.

  • Shiatsu for digestion, Exeter, Devon 

    Shiatsu for digestion, Exeter, Devon 

    Shiatsu aims to rebalance the energies in the body & this can be really helpful for people who suffer with issues with their digestion. When the body is balanced & the energy is flowing well the digestive system works well, the movement of food & liquid is smooth & happens with ease.  

    When the energy is low or stagnant, when there is an imbalance, the digestion system can be easily affected. Maybe there isn’t enough energy to fully break down or move the system along, maybe there is too much energy & there is a tightness, blocks or stagnation. 
    When I have given Shiatsu to clients with digestive problems they have said that the issues have eased or have been relieved & this has happened quite quickly. Shiatsu can get the bodies natural flow & rhythm balanced, so that symptoms are relieved & systems in the body work better. 

    If you would like to know if Shiatsu could be of help to you or if you have any questions please get in touch through the ‘contact me’ page. 

  • Shiatsu Shed, Exeter, Devon 

    The shed in our garden is up! As soon as possible I will be offering Shiatsu massage in this beautiful solid wood cabin. It is going to be the perfect space to rest & relax, to re-balance & heal. It also means that I will have more flexibility of when I can offer Shiatsu. My aim is to offer a few days & a couple of evenings each weekend in Exeick, Exeter.

  • Shiatsu for tension & stress, Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu can be great at relieving tension & stress in the body. As it is given, generally, on a futon mat on the floor & always through clothes it can be quite a physical form of massage therapy. There can be, when appropriate, great stretches & rotation of limbs & joints, relieving tensions held by the body. Shiatsu is also given when the client is in various positions, including on their side, this allows the shoulders to be worked on & areas of the body to be early focussed on. 

    Shiatsu works on many different levels, physical, mental, spiritual & emotional. The body holds a physical memory of our lives, stresses & strains. Sometimes the tension is relieved by working with the emotional connection to it or the mental strain that has helped cause the tension. This working on different levels can sometimes unlock tension & stress in the body when a solely physical approach is not enough.

    Shiatsu massage is also a gentle form of hands-on therapy. It can help release tension in more delicate areas, such as the neck. Shiatsu works with the the quiet areas of the body, the areas where there isn’t much energy, sometimes these are the weaker areas. By working these areas first the body can be more responsive when working the areas where the tension is held. Shiatsu massage aims to balance the body & when this begins to happen the weaker areas can feel stronger & the tight areas can feel more relaxed.

    Any questions you have please get in tiuch through the ‘contact me’ page. I’m always happy to talk Shiatsu. 

  • The Shiatsu Shed, Exeter, Devon

    Excitingly I will soon be giving Shiatsu at home. We have a shed being erected today & tomorrow. It is a beautiful real wood cabin & feels like its going to be perfect for giving relaxing & healing Shiatsu. It also means I will be able to offe Shiatsu on more days through the week. Can’t wait! 

  • Shiatsu event, 15th July, Exeter, Devon 

    Shiatsu event, 15th July, Exeter, Devon 

    Not long now until my colleague & I will be giving Shiatsu tasters at the Exeter Lions Club Centenial Gala Day. The event is in Priory Park, Mount Pleasant, Exeter. It look like it is going to be a great community event with lots of stalls & things to do. We will be giving Shiatsu tasters for just £5 or £10. 

    As I get more information on this event I will post it up, in the meantime get the date in your diary. Shiatsu is suitable for everyone & if you’ve never had it before this is a great way to try it out. 

  • Shiatsu Shed in Progress, Exeter, Devon

    After a long wait the shed for our garden, that I hope to practice Shiatsu in, arrived today on the back of a rather large lorry.


    We know it was going to big, it’s going to take up a lot of our garden but will be another large room for us. 

    It’s very exciting, & a dream come true, to be able to practice Shiatsu in a beautiful wooden cabin in the garden. The wood is beautiful & I can’t wait for Friday when the shed is going up!

    As soon as I am able to practice Shiatsu in there of course I’ll be straight onto writing a blog to let everyone know. Wish us luck for the slightly chaotic week we face & see you on the other side!

  • Shiatsu for sleep, Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu for sleep, Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu is a form of massage, a hands-on therapy. It can be helpful for a lot of different issues & conditions & it can really help support people who have a struggle or issues with sleep. 

    Shiatsu massage is a relaxing & satisfying treatment that can give a sense of deep rest & relief whilst it is given. It is space away from every day life, a chance to lie down, breathe & be still. Along with being relaxing Shiatsu can be quite a rigorous form of hands-on therapy, when appropriate. The body is moved, stretched & joints are rotated. This can give a sense of space in the body, it can feel like the body is back to the size it should be, instead of compacted from holding the stresses & strains of daily life.

    Lack of sleep can affect every part of someone’s life, the body holds whatever tension is felt emotional or mentally. The aim of Shiatsu is to balance the body & this can ease tensions, physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. This relief can allow clients to sleep with more ease, whether it be getting to sleep, staying asleep or having restful & re-energising sleep.  

    Have a look on the other pages on this site for more information about Shiatsu massage. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss, details on the ‘contact me’ page.

  • Shiatsu for well-being, Exeter, Devon 

    Shiatsu is a form of hands-on therapy which is relaxing & enjoyable to receive. It can help balance the body, relieving tension & aches & pains. Shiatsu can also help with emotional & mental issues or concerns.

    I have a number of clients who come for Shiatsu massage because they appreciate the support it gives them in keeping themselves well, healthy & happy. A common comment I get is that it is nice to be stretched by someone else. Clients may practice yoga or other forms of daily exercise, but it is more satisfying for someone else to stretch your shoulders or rotate your hips. The stretching helps to release tension & pain & allows the body to feel spacious & more flexible. Clients also comment that they have more focus & direction after their Shiatsu treatments. They find they acheive things with more ease, they over-think or worry less. Their emotions feel more balanced

    & their bodies more relaxed.

    I work in Exeter, Devon. Contact me through the ‘contact me’ page.