Shiatsu has been defined in a variety of ways, at it's simplest it is the application of pressure to selected specific parts of the body but Shiatsu is actually far more than that. Shiatsu comes within the dictionary definition of physiotherapy but it can be far more than that.
The objective of a Shiatsu treatment is to achieve a unrestricted free flow of energy around the body. The benefits of this free flowing energy can be immense:- physical, emotional and mental aspects of our lives can all be improved by this.
A treatment usually lasts between 40 minutes and an hour and is traditionally done with the client/patient fully clothed (a track suit or similar clothing is best). The treatment is usually given on a mat that is placed directly on the floor.
Shiatsu Therapists Alliance
A non-profit association which aims to: inform and protect the public; provide referals to register therapists; promote ethical Shitasu practice and be a national and also an international voice for our members.
