Shiatsu Bodyworks Blog 

Tinnitus, dizziness and vertigo are common yet distressing symptoms during perimenopause and menopause. This blog explores how Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medicine understand these symptoms as signs of fatigue, stress and energetic depletion rather than isolated ear issues. Learn how a holistic approach can support balance, reduce symptoms and restore energy, with insights from a menopause specialist at a Cheltenham-based Shiatsu clinic.

Boost your winter immunity and energy with simple, powerful Chinese-medicine tips. Discover how warming your Qi, eating seasonally and supporting your kidneys can keep you healthy, calm and resilient. If you're local, shiatsu in Cheltenham offers deep relaxation, better circulation and stronger defences against winter bugs. Stay warm, feel grounded and move through the colder months with ease.

You may have noticed that your joints are feeling stiffer than they used to. Maybe you wake up and your knees or hips take a while to “warm up”. Or after you’ve sat for a while your joints seize up? You’re not alone — and today we’ll explore why this happens, how it relates to joint pain and even arthritis, and what you can do to feel better. As a local shiatsu practitioner based in Cheltenham & Gloucester, I’ll also explain how gentle, targeted shiatsu therapy can support yo

How to relieve a deep fatigue in clients One day a client sparked a light bulb moment! I realised the Chinese medicine term of Depletion was the underlying root cause to why there wasn’t a noticeable increase. Let's explore this – why if you’re fatigued on a daily basis you need to understand what is missing in your body and how it’s linked to symptoms and how to replenish your energy. I’ll explore how you can boost immunity and reduce your stress naturally with shiatsu and

How can shiatsu help relieve sciatica? Many sufferers endure this intense pain, often resorting to painkillers for relief—but do they truly help? Sciatica is debilitating, making it difficult to bend, lift, sit, or even walk. Today, I'll guide you through how shiatsu can aid in treating sciatica (and Plantar Fasciatis) from the perspective of Chinese medicine, exploring the practicality of shiatsu as an advanced acupressure therapy and explain why it is so effective for l

There’s a very special "fifth season" – Late Summer. It’s a short, transitional time between the height of summer and the start of autumn, but it plays a powerful role in how our bodies and minds feel. In TCM, this period is associated with the Earth element, and with the organs of the Spleen and Stomach and is represented as a golden yellow! It is also where gut health begins and you can nip issues in the bud if you start with supporting your gut health with Shiatsu!

If you're dealing with persistent back tension or pain, you're likely considering a range of options—maybe you've tried massage therapy, or perhaps you've heard of Shiatsu, a traditional Japanese bodywork technique. But what's the difference between the two, and which is more effective for relieving back pain? Shiatsu vs Massage: Which Is Better for Back Tension? Let’s break it down.

Knees serve as the crucial link between ankles and hips, involving your back muscles, calves, hip flexors, hamstrings, and the inflexible IT band. For women, there's also the pelvic floor and groin muscles, not to mention the bottom clenchers; all these factors impact your knees. This month, my blog is titled Can Shiatsu help my knee pain? I will explore some of the ways your knees become painful when the knee joint itself isn't the cause.

Get ready to ignite your spirit with the vibrant Fire element! Fire energy can sometimes go overboard, bursting out of control and wreaking havoc on your health. In today's shiatsu blog, we're diving into how to master your fire energy during the sizzling summer!

Fascia is fascinating, and it's sorely overlooked in how your body works in western medicine; but the science is catching up. Holistically though we support your fascia and you feel the relief. Is dry fascia the cause of your of your aches? Let's find out!