Any of these sound familiar?

Back or shoulder problems

Whiplash injuries or neck pain, headches

Stress, anxiety,  depression, lack of energy, insomnia

Menstrual pain, pre-menstrual problems

Digestive disorders

Think of the body's energy as being like a river - if the river gets blocked, it can't flow. It's the same with your energy. And in shiatsu terms, energy that can't flow may lead to all sorts of ailments, from back, neck and shoulder pain to chronic conditions such as whiplash, IBS and digestive problems, migraines and menstrual pain.   

Shiatsu harmonises the energy flow through the mind and body. It can therefore have a powerful effect on conditions such as depression (including post-natal) anxiety, insomnia or lack of energy,

It is also a very practical therapy and works just as well on physical conditions (acute and chronic) such as back and neck problems and sports-related injuries.

Shiatsu has proved to be extremely beneficial in pregnancy, working with the body to help with back pain, morning sickness and nausea and fluctuating energy levels, and can be used during labour not only for pain relief but also to work with the body's energy in order to move through each stage.