Shiatsu is often perceived as a massage. Although it looks and feels like one, a Shiatsu session can be more easily described as an acupuncture with the thumbs, hands, elbows and knees, instead of needles.
Following the same principles of acupuncture, Shiatsu balances the natural flow of energy in the body, known as Qi or Chi or Ki.
The treatment happens on a futon on the floor. Sometimes a chair can be used to assist less mobile people. The client wears comfortable clothes on.
A Shiatsu session consists of diagnosis (by the palpation of the abdomen), and the application of rhythmic pressure on specific meridians and acupoints.
The flow of movement used by the therapist includes stretches of the body and rotation of the limbs besides the pressure.
The result is a feel good sensation and the release of blocked energy, usually identified as pain.
Some conditions helped by Shiatsu include anxiety, depression, back pain, poor digestion, bloating, fatigue, pre-menstrual syndrome, migraines and insomnia.
Shiatsu hands is located in Brookvale, but we offer mobile service on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, covering Manly, Freshwater, Curl Curl, Dee Why, Collaroy, Narrabeen and surroundings.
Please call or email Raquel if you have an inquiry.
Health Fund rebate available.
Please check with your provider if your particular plan covers Shiatsu.
AHM Australian Health Management Group
Australian Unity
BUPA
CBHS Health Fund Limited
Grand United Health Corporate Fund
HBF
Health.com.au
HCF (customers can claim Shiatsu only if they were previous members of Manchester Unity Health Fund)
Health Partners (South Australian fund only)
Medibank Private
NIB
Teachers Health Fund
RT Health Fund
Transport Health
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Sydney Float Centre Suite B, Level 2, 1a Cross St, Brookvale, NSW, 2100
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