Counselling & Shiatsu

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  • 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

  • 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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  • 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 Massage – Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu Massage – Exeter, Devon

    hereShiatsu massage is very relaxing & can also leave the client higher levels of energy. Don’t just take my word for it though do have a look at the Shiatsu Society website

    If you’ve not had a Shiatsu massage before, or you would like to see how I practice it you may want to try a taster. I do quite a lot of events & you may want to like my Facebook page so that you can be kept informed.

    I’m always happy to discuss Shiatsu so you can get in touch through the ‘contact me’ page.

  • New Year Motivation with Shiatsu – Exeter, Devon 

    New Year Motivation with Shiatsu – Exeter, Devon 

    I woke in the early hours of this morning with a start. For a long time Christmas had taken up all my brain power & now suddenly, in the middle of the night, I’d switched to thinking about the new year. Ideas spinning in my head about what I’d like to acheive in 2018, for myself & my family.

    The new year is a good opportunity to focus on the things that are important to us & on what we would like to acheive. It is not always easy to organise our thoughts, or to keep our initial focus & drive up. Our energy is often lower in the colder winter months & this can stop us keeping our goals in sight.

    Shiatsu massage sees symptoms like clarity of thought, lack of energy, inability to follow through with ideas, dis-organisation & tiredness as energetic imbalances. Shiatsu looks to balance the energies in the body & this can ease symptoms such as the above.

    Shiatsu massage is:

    • Relaxing
    • A quiet, supportive space
    • A good energy boost
    • Helpful for encouraging deeper sleep

    Clients have mentioned:

    • A sense of focus & determination after a treatment
    • An ability to acheive things with ease

    I believe Shiatsu is the perfect support for clients looking to make changes in their lives. To help clients keep focus, drive & momentum. Shiatsu can help support stress & anxiety, which can hold us up.

    How do I feel today? Excited about the new year, determined to push through with my personal goals (although already a little apprehensive about keeping them up.) Yes I know better book myself a Shiatsu! I love giving Shiatsu so hoping there’s a lot of that in 2018.

    I offer Shiatsu in Exeter. I practice Shiatsu in a wooden cabin in the garden of our home in Exwick, Exeter, the natural wood is perfect for this form of therapy.

    Wishing you all a positive, happy & productive 2018. May your dreams be bright & beautiful & come true with splendour.

  • Shiatsu for Stress & Anxiety

    Shiatsu for Stress & Anxiety

    It is the season to be stressed, isn’t it? There’s nothing like the festive season to bring out the stress. So much to do & so little time to do it.

    Stress & anxiety are by-products of our society. We have so much to do, we’ve forgotten to feel the seasons & just push through the cold winter months as if the days are long & the weather is ok!

    Shiatsu can help ease mental stress & strain:

    • Shiatsu by-passes the analytical & allows the body to sense how it feels.
    • The nervous system can be calmed by the strong connective touch of Shiatsu.
    • Shiatsu promotes deep & restful sleep, allowing the body to recover from the day
    • Extra energy after a Shiatsu can give the client resolve & focus
    • Shiatsu creates a safe & secure environment that can give a good level of support to a client
    • Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing & calming treatment

    There are no spaces before Christmas now but I am back in the new year.

    I have gift vouchers available for Christmas – & still just possible to get these sent out.

    You may like to like my Facebook page for infoon events & offers.

  • Fighting colds with Shiatsu – Exeter, Devon

    Fighting colds with Shiatsu – Exeter, Devon

    Wow well the pressure & excitement of Christmas getting near, along with this cold weather, has left me & my family all under the weather. What I love about Shiatsu is that you can use it on yourself & your family.

    I have developed sinusitis but have managed to keep it at bay using a number of preasure points on the face. I have also developed a little Sciatica which I have eased completely with supportive work & stretches.

    My boys have been ‘bunged up’ & have struggled to sleep because of this. There are pressure points on the arm & hand which are really helpful in relieving this & has allowed us all to get some sleep!

    This time of year is stressful for most, me included. I have used relaxation points & points to stop the mind racing. I have used meditation & stretching to help support myself.

    I’m always happy to show how Shiatsu can be used in daily life on family & friends. I can do this has part of a normal treatment or arrange training.

    I am out of treatment spaces now for this year, in Exeter. I’m back in Exeter on 3rd January.

  • Shiatsu in the Winter time – Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu in the Winter time – Exeter, Devon

    I’ve noticed from my clients that the cold weather is showing up all their aches & pains & areas of weakness.

    Whilst working on people I have noticed less energy in general in people.

    It’s understandable in this cold weather. We should be hibernating really, conserving our energy. There is such a demand on us & it becomes difficult to find space to rest & recuperate.

    This cold winter weather relates to the Water elements. This is within 5 Element diagnosis, part of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

    The meridians in this element are very important. They hold our core energy. If they are over-used they are unable to feed the other energies in out body.

    What can we do to support this energy in this cold weather?

    • Rest as much as possible
    • Meditate or sit still & quiet
    • Get to bed as early as you can
    • Wrap up warm – including neck & around the abdomen area
    • Eat watery broths, fish & sea vegetables

    Also obviously Shiatsu can really help a lot. It can create more resource in the body, in can relieve pain & symptoms & support mental strain.

    I have a few spaces left before Christmas, in Exeter Devon.

  • What does a Shiatsu involve? Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu is a relaxing but energising treatment. It is a hands on therapy given through clothes & on a futon mat on the floor. Although it can be given on a chair or couch if it maybe difficult to get down or back up from the floor.

    Shiatsu is an all over body treatment, it can be focused specially on one area of the body. Similarly the whole body can be treated from one area. Each treatment is specially tailored to that person on that day. Every Shiatsu is different.Shiatsu massage uses the same points & meridians, lines of energy, that acupuncture uses. Shiatsu looks to balance the energy in body. This balance can ease pain, symptoms & provide support.
    Clients have mentioned that they feel more energy after a treatment, that they feel more focussed & have more drive, that they have had relief from symptoms, that they have slept better, needed the loo less, had better joint flexibility.Shiatsu is a safe & secure environment & is totally confidential. It can help support emotional distress, stress, anxiety & depression. I have clients who have come with work related stress & also people who are going through big changes in their personal lives.I work in Exwick, Exeter & I’m also happy to discuss Shiatsu so do get in touch with any questions, through the ‘contact me’page.

  • Shiatsu Gift Vouchers – Exeter, Devon 

    Shiatsu Gift Vouchers – Exeter, Devon 

    Shiatsu gift vouchers are available for any denomination or for the full treatment amount. 

    They are the perfect present for someone who is over-stretched or tired, or needs pampering or is dealing with discomfort or pain. Or they are a great present to put on your own Christmas list! 

    Get in touch to arrange – details on the ‘contact me’ page. I can post them out or send them electronically.