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Why I do Qi Gong, Makko-Ho stretches and self-Shiatsu !

Makko-ho are a series of movements which are part of the Zen Shiatsu system of health. They are useful not just because they stretch each pair of meridians and fascial systems, but because they can help me monitor the state of my health by the ease and flexibility...

What makes Shiatsu Japanese ?

Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork that incorporates various elements from both traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine. While it does draw inspiration from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shiatsu has evolved into a distinct Japanese practice with its own...

Why massage the abdomen ?

Abdominal massage, which may sometimes be referred to as stomach massage, is a gentle, noninvasive treatment that may have relaxing and healing effects for some people.It’s used to aid a wide variety of health concerns, especially those related to the stomach, such as...

How March energy impacts our lives

March normally brings us hints of spring, glimpses of sunshine, & the hope of warmer weather 😊 Energetically we see nature spring to life 🌷 Flowers and plants rise up out of the ground. And we too can feel this shift in our bodies – we may...

How Shiatsu can help post-Covid stress

As we navigate through the rest of this year,  the unsettling thoughts and feelings of traumatic stress caused by the Covid Pandemic — as well as any unpleasant physical symptoms — may start to fade as life gradually returns to normal. But there’s also a lot you...

Why is breath work so powerful?

The benefits of breath work In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), our day-to-day Qi gives our body the energy to function.  Just as there are different types of energy in science – solar, nuclear, potential, kinetic, etc – there are also different types of...

How Will My Horse React To A Bodywork Session ?

During your horses first Shiatsu session they may be very curious about what is happening. They may become defensive, or nervous or impatient.  On the other hand they may be very passive and quiet.  During the session I will be looking out for signs of...

Why do I have lower back pain?

How Shiatsu Therapy can help lower back pain Recently a client remarked –  “I came in with lower back pain and you’re doing things with my feet, why is that ? I’ve been to physio’s and chiropractors and no one has touched my feet ! “ (By the way, this client now...

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy? This week I went on a two day introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with Caroline Monthelie, a Swedish expert in the human, equine and canine field. Craniosacral Therapy Craniosacral therapy is a recognised...

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