Wellbeing With
Zen Shiatsu

Here the Japanese tradition of Zen wisdom meets the ancient Chinese tradition of bodywork, to bring holistic wellbeing into the modern world's busy life.

Shiatsu is a form of Japanese massage therapy derived from anma and evolved from the earlier Chinese practice of tui na, a bodywork system that arrived in Japan in the Nara period (710–793 CE).

Shiatsu can be used to treat acute and chronic conditions such as body aches, injuries, stiff joints and pains in the neck, shoulders, arms, abdomen, hips, knees and feet, as well as help with emotional trauma or other difficulties. 

The treatments use palm and finger pressure, along with assisted stretching and joint manipulation, to rebalance the bodies meridians by moving and restoring the flow of Ki, bringing physical wellbeing and emotional balance. Shiatsu always meets you where you are.

The practice was further developed into 'Zen Shiatsu' by Shizuto Masunaga (1925-81), to incorporate the Zen totality of a persons experience, Masunaga's Amoebic Theory of our energetic movements, The Five Element Theory which recognizes the energetic phases of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water as they are reflected in the bodies meridians or energy channels, as well as western anatomy and physiology.

 
My treatments are primarily carried out at my home in the beautiful Cumbrian town of Kendal, although treatment visits to your home within the area are also possible.

I have offroad parking and the toilet is up one flight of stairs on the first floor. In case of special accessibility needs, ie ground floor toilets, treatments can be arranged at the Castle Street Community Center in Kendal.

I tailor my treatments, which last approximately one hour, to meet your individual needs, ensuring a personalized approach to support your relaxation and revitalization. The treatments are carried out on a comfortable futon mat on the floor, while the client receives their treatment wearing loose fitting clothing. It is recommended that clients have not eaten directly before treatment and that they allow for a rest period after treatment to allow the energy realignments to settle. Seated treatments are also available for those with limited mobility.