Children and Teens

Shiatsu has a soothing effect on the nervous system and can thus support the young adult who goes through many changes. Restlessness, nervousness, hyperactivity, social anxieties, shyness as well as sleep problems can all find relief with shiatsu as it increases their awareness in their bodies.

It also helps with preparing for stressful exam periods. In our culture nowadays, we can be very head-centered (screen-centered) and shiatsu can help settle the energies lower in our bodies, thus creating more balance in our nervous systems.

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Adults

Adults also go through changes…

Oftentimes, shiatsu allows people to tap into their bodies and allow them to feel their bodies better. The effect is often restorative as well as relaxing.

Shiatsu supports hormonal seasons (menopause, pregnancy, menstrual cycles), re-balances gently the big effects hormones can have on us.

 

People with special needs 

I work with children with diff-abilities. You read that right, not dis-abilities, but diff-abilities. Oftentimes, people that are bound to wheelchairs lack quality touch, as they are ‘handled’ in and out of beds, wheelchairs, toilets, etc. Shiatsu is highly effective and appreciated by people who are challenged to move by themselves, and their nervous systems are often hungry for a touch-conscious treatment. 

 

Pregnant women

The many changes pregnant women go through (back pain, heavy legs, pelvic floor changes, headaches, stress) can be alleviated and eased with regular shiatsu sessions. Shiatsu helps the woman prepare for childbirth as it works on opening the pelvis, softening and keeping mobility, which favours childbirth.

Pelvic floor work before and after birth are of special importance, and the physical therapist in me will focus, guide and work on the group of muscles which are loaded throughout the pregnancy and which need attention, in order to prevent a wide range of discomforts and problems (urine leaks, incontinences, pelvic pains, diastasis recti, prolapses, etc.)

 

Elderly

Touch is essential and yet the elderly can often be deficient of touch. The touch of shiatsu has a reviving quality and through its presence offers care and support in itself.

Pains can be relieved and breathing patterns and posture improved. Shiatsu can be given while seated or in half-lying position as well as in a wheelchair.

 

Athletes

Joint flexibility is enhanced through stretches and passive mobilisations and the psychological effects of sports (competition, performance) can be integrated through shiatsu. The mental aspects of high performance sports are recognised and will allow the athlete better rest, and therefore better activity and performance.