When you feel like you need some grounding, centering or calming, simple foot Acupressure is a gentle and supportive way to find this. Learning Acupressure was part of my training to become a Shiatsu practitioner. Shiatsu therapy is a form of bodywork developed through a Japanese lens, which works with the same channel (or meridian) [...]
Also known as “finger pressure,” Shiatsu is a holistic body-based therapy developed in Japan. Rooted in the principles of Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu focuses on stimulating the body’s energy systems by applying pressure and stretching the body to enhance overall health and well-being. It offers many benefits, including: Strengthening your body’s natural ability to heal and [...]
Chinese Medicine: Pre-conception and Fertility When seeking assistance in fertility, modern medicine often takes centre stage. However, amidst the array of contemporary methods, there's profound knowledge to be found in ancient practices. Chinese Medicine, with its rich tapestry of herbs and acupuncture, offers a holistic approach to fertility. Chinese Medicine theory has revered pregnancy as [...]
Do you not see That you and I Are as the branches of one tree? With your rejoicing Comes my laughter; With your sadness Start my tears Love, Could life be otherwise With you and Me? Tsu Yeh Tsin dynasty, A.D. 265-316 Summer is finally here! We have survived the frosts of Winter and [...]
Shiatsu for Pregnancy: An Holistic Approach to Prenatal Care by Louisa Dalla-Riva Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it comes with its own set of challenges. The body undergoes continuous changes as it nurtures and develops an unborn child. One holistic approach to support these transformations is Shiatsu, a therapy that combines gentle touch, breathing, [...]