Counselling & Shiatsu

Category: massage therapy

  • September Shiatsu – Exeter, Devon 

    September Shiatsu – Exeter, Devon 

    So this month started with a great Shiatsu event – a colleague & myself gave lots of Shiatsu massage tasters at the Exeter Green Fair on Saturday. It’s always an interesting event, with lots of thought provoking stalls, & is set up right on the cathedral green in Exeter city centre. 

    The following day I was supposed to be giving Shiatsu at the St. Thomas Festival, also in Exeter. The weather was ridiculously English, with heavy rain, wind & low temperatures all day. It was not a day that anyone would hang around for a massage so I chose not to attend. Sad as I have attended a lot of years of this great community event. 

    These two events signify the end of the Summer & the beginning of the Autumn for me. We are on full back to school mode in this house & I’m starting to focus on work a bit more again. It’s hard to multi-task work & the school holidays & I am looking forward to some time to focus specifically on work.

    I am also excited as my youngest son will go to pre-school more & I will be offering more availability – Tuesday afternoons to begin with & in time Friday morning’s. I will still offer Wednesday appointments including early evening appointments.

    The new found focus has also affected my husband & I’s drive to get the ‘Shiatsu Shed’ finished & I hope that I will be offering Shiatsu in the solid wood cabin in our garden in the next month – watch this space.

    I am always happy to talk Shiatsu so do get in touch through the ‘contact me’ page or call me on 07791 070837

  • Shiatsu massage tasters today – Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu massage tasters today – Exeter, Devon

    10-4 today my Shiatsu colleagues & I will be offering tasters at the Exeter Green Fair.

    Come & find us amongst all the great stalls, on Exeter Cathedral Green.

  • Weekend of Shiatsu Massage – Exeter, Devon 

    Weekend of Shiatsu Massage – Exeter, Devon 

    Two events this weekend – in Exeter – where you can get a taste of what Shiatsu massage involves – for a small payment.

    Saturday we will be at the Exeter Green Fair – more details here

    Sunday we will be at the St. Thomas Festival – more details here

    Come and try out a Shiatsu massage – if you’ve not had one before or if you want to see how I give Shiatsu (every practitioner differs a bit.) Or just come & say hello.

  • Shiatsu Event this Sunday – Exeter, Devon 

    Shiatsu Event this Sunday – Exeter, Devon 

    I’m going to be giving Shiatsu massage tasters again at the St. Thomas community festival in Exeter. I will be there just on the Sunday, with my lovely colleague, so hopefully plenty of opportunity to get a quick Shiatsu taster.

    More details of the event can be found here

    It’s a sweet festival with good music, lots of things for the kids to do, nice things to eat & plenty of stalls to wander around. 

    Do spread the word & maybe see you there if you fancy it – come & say hello & get a relaxing but invigorating Shiatsu massage taster.

  • Shiatsu on Saturday, Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu on Saturday, Exeter, Devon

    I’m going to be giving Shiatsu massage tasters at the Exeter Green Fair on Saturday. 

    More details of the event can be found here

    Please spread the word & maybe see you there.

  • Shiatsu Massage at St. Thomas Festival, Exeter

    Shiatsu Massage at St. Thomas Festival, Exeter

    Just two weeks until I’ll be offering Shiatsu massage tasters at the St. Thomas Festival in Exeter again.

    Click here for details of the festival 

    Please spread the word & maybe see you there 

  • Shiatsu Holidays – Exeter, Devon 

    Shiatsu Holidays – Exeter, Devon 

    I am now officially on holiday, again! I’m taking another week away from Shiatsu massage, to coincide with the kids school holidays.

    I am back week commencing 28th August.

    For more information about Shiatsu massage have a look on the pages on this website. If you have any questions or would like to book a Shiatsu then do get in touch – 07791 070837

    Shiatsu is a gentle but powerful hands-on therapy that is suitable for all & can be beneficial for many complaints, physical, mental or emotional.

  • Shiatsu for Pregnancy, Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu for Pregnancy, Exeter, Devon

    As Shiatsu is a gentle & supportive therapy it can be perfect for mums to be, women in labour & post natal mums. It can support the body & remedy any pregnancy issues.

    Shiatsu works on the principal of creating balance within the body. Balance gives the client a sense of ‘rightness’ & flow, physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritualy. This flow helps the body achieve what it needs to within pregnancy, labour & afterwards.

    Shiatsu can help with many prenatal, labour & postnatal concerns, issues, pains & discomforts. Restoring balance can help with morning sickness & heartburn & tiredness. Shiatsu can help physical issues such as odema & pelvis pain. It can also help support the mum to be with any emotional concerns they may be facing.

    Shiatsu can be used for induction of labour, bringing it on naturally. The contraindicated points can be given to the client to use themselves. Similarly the points helpfully through labour can be provided, for the birth partner or mother to use. The points can help relieve pain, provide comfort when needed & slow or speed up labour.

    After birth there is a level of support a mum requires. It is one of the most special times in life but with the high levels of nurture the mother is providing someone nuturing the mother can be incredibly important. If the labour has been tough in any way then this is even more important. Shiatsu can restore balance in the body that can resolve physical & emotional issues quickly, allowing mum & baby to get on with their life together.

    I work in Exwick, Exeter, Devon. For late pregnancy or early postnatal appointments it maybe possible to arrange home visits. For general information about Shiatsu & my practice here in Exeter, Devon go to the About page.

    I’m really happy to discuss any concerns & issues & whether Shiatsu may be able to help. Feel free to ring me or contact me through the ‘contact me’ page.

  • My Shiatsu Journey, Exeter, Devon 

    My Shiatsu Journey, Exeter, Devon 

    I first came across Shiatsu massage a long time ago when I was growing up, here in Devon. A family friend was training in Shiatsu at the time & used me as a practise client. She lived down a long & very bumpy farm track, you couldn’t drive your car down unless it was a 4×4. I would walk down & back up again. If I’d had Shiatsu I could run up the track if I hadn’t it was a slow & quiet painful process to climb back up.

    I was sold on Shiatsu from then on & continued to have it at different times in my life. It has helped me feel more focussed & make changes in my life. It has helped me with physical injury & it’s helped me move on from a difficult break up.

    Finally I got around to completing my Shiatsu training, after returning to Devon, & have been qualified for 7 years. The Shiatsu diploma is an intense 3 year course, which I completed at the Devon School of Shiatsu. Since qualifying I have continued to offer Shiatsu regularly & complete regular professional development, deepening my Shiatsu practice.

    I have worked in many different environments in my professional life including advisory work & mentoring & developing work. In have learnt to actively listen, be open & willing to support others. I believe this allows me to offer an open & safe space to clients. Along with a strong connected touch that feels nurturing & supportive.

    I offer Shiatsu in Exwick, Exeter, Devon. I have a quiet cabin where I practice.

  • Photos of Shiatsu, Exeter, Devon 

    Here’s some photos that give a bit of an idea of what a Shiatsu massage involves. Shiatsu can be given on a chair or couch if needs be. It is generally given on a futin mat on the floor. The client is always fully clothed. I work in Exeter, in Devon. Please call or e-mail to book or discuss. Mobile 07891 070837 Email amyhinkswright@yahoo.co.uk