Tanja Jakobs DS
Shiatsu Practitioner based in Monmouth, Gloucester and Hereford.
Shiatsu Holistic care during pregnancy and childbirth.

What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a unique, non-invasive therapy, offering a path to better health and well being. It can create a place of peace, calm and quiet. Shiatsu is very relaxing – yet can also be refreshing and energizing; its effect is determined by the receivers current state of mind and by their needs in the moment, both physical and mental.
Literally translated the Japanese word shiatsu means ‘finger pressure’. Shiatsu is a touch therapy. The body reacts to touch in a deep way, which can help to release emotional blockages. Shiatsu offers an opportunity to share primarily through the language of the body not the mind, and enable a journey of increasing self-awareness.

History
Shiatsu has evolved out of 3,500 years of oriental medical wisdom. It is founded upon the same principles as acupuncture, although no needles are used. The traditional theory of acupuncture proposes that energy, known as ‘Chi’ (or ‘Ki’) moves through the body along well defined passageways called meridians. Balance of these energy flows is considered to be essential for health and well-being and a Shiatsu treatment is typically designed with the balancing of these energy flows in mind. In keeping with the fact that Shiatsu is still a living and evolving therapy it also incorporates the modern Western sciences of anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Treatment
A Shiatsu treatment involves applying pressure with fingers, palms, elbows and feet on energy channels (meridians) and acupressure points, held stretches, rocking and holding in order to stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal itself. The bodywork will take place on a Japanese mat (futon) on the floor (although it is possible to give Shiatsu in a chair if necessary). There is no need to remove any clothing so please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. Woman should wear trousers.
After the treatment, most people experience relief from their discomforts, relief from pain, increased flexibility, calmer mood, and clearer mind.

How can Shiatsu help?
Shiatsu therapy is effective in the management of many acute and chronic conditions. It is particularly beneficial in reducing stress, a major cause of depression, and alleviating an array of symptoms including:

Headaches and migraines
Neck, shoulder and back pain
Injuries and muscular pain
Insomnia, Pregnancy and childbirth
Menstrual problems
Asthmatic symptoms
Digestive problems and weight issues
Anxiety and Depression
Emotional blockages

Come and experience shiatsu for yourself !