Shiatsu Bodyworks Blog

Shiatsu blog: Can Spring energy exacerbate migraines and anger?

Spring energy is well and truly with us and with it comes a lot of force. Of all the energies throughout the year Spring energy is the...

Shiatsu Blog: How to stop the most common joint injuries in Spring

Did you now that the most common time of year to have a joint injury is in the Spring? Sprains and strains dislocations hyper extension...

Shiatsu Blog: Elevate your energy and longevity with these Japanese lifestyle tips

My life changed dramatically when I stepped into the world of shiatsu! I didn't know what was going to happen but my life has improved in...

Shiatsu blog: Elevate your energy this winter!

'Tis the season of colds, bugs, stress and feeling rundown for a majority of people; which is a real shame when it's supposed to be such...

Shiatsu Blog: Eating for your energy and mood in Autumn

There is no other season like Autumn where we 'embrace' the weather and light changes. Why do we need to embrace Autumn? Is it due to the...

Shiatsu Blog: Autumn, The Metal Element and Embracing Letting Go

The school term starts in Autumn, and so my Shiatsu course each year started at this time too. We learnt each element of the 5 element...

A History of Zen Shiatsu: Bridging Ancient Wisdom for Emotional Balance

I'm biased I love Shiatsu! Anyone who is passionate about their particular therapy will think it's the best go-to therapy of them all; so...

Brain Health: Shiatsu for neck and back

There are many ways of looking at brain health in general but this month I'm focusing on why keeping your neck supple and your...

Can shiatsu help relieve my menopause symptoms?

My life and my health changed for the better when I found shiatsu, I loved it so much that I was on the 3 year practitioner training...

Shiatsu blog: Physical therapy for emotional and stress relief

I go to shiatsu therapy for everything! It's my starting point, any ache, pain or emotional grumble I book in for shiatsu before anything...

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