If you are interested in the connection between mind and body, and are looking for some gentle, therapeutic bodywork that acts not only on the physical body, but also the psychological and emotional aspects of being, then you’ve come to the right place.
My main Shiatsu clinic is based at Santosa on Albert Street in Leith, Edinburgh and I run 'Shiatsu Connects Self-Care in Difficult Times with
Shiatsu' workshops online and in person, and retreats across Central Scotland.
About me and my practice:
I am passionate about working with people from all backgrounds, supporting them to be healthy and well in all areas of their lives: work, family and relationships. Often these occur due to present or past life difficulties or big changes within relationships, education, career, or physical health. Shiatsu can help with the physical and emotional aspects of these situations. Clients come to see me as they move through life events: changes in career or relationships, pregnancy, post-pregnancy, peri-menopause, and entering the menopause and middle years. I support people when they are dealing with the symptoms of illnesses and coming to terms with chronic health conditions, including symptoms of long Covid. Many people come regularly as part of their self-care routine in order to maintain their quality of life. Shiatsu Connects: treatments at Santosa Wellness Centre, Leith, Edinburgh:
I am offering in-person Shiatsu Sessions at Santosa again, with all our Covid Safe protocols in place. Email me if you would like to book an appointment, or call me if you would like to chat about your treatment. If you would like more information about my Covid protocol, drop me a line and I will send you the documents. Sign up to my Shiatsu Connects newsletter to receive up-dates as they happen. Online Self-Shiatsu during Covid-19:
I am running regular, online Shiatsu Connects workshops on Tuesdays 4pm and Thursdays 6pm. We cover self-shiatsu techniques, acupressure points to support a wide range of health and well-being issues, some movement and meditation, and some exercises to regulate the nervous system. These are drop- in sessions and all are welcome. Suitable for beginners, and all physical abilities. Drop me a line if you have any questions before you attend
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Payments for workshops: paypal.me/JennyShiatsu
About me
I discovered Shiatsu for myself 20 years ago when I experienced ‘burnout’ within a stressful work environment. Shiatsu, with its emphasis on compassionate mindful touch, helped me deal with the physical & emotional aspects of stress and helped stabilise my body and mind. Regular treatments helped to connect me to what I truly wanted out of life. It gave me the resilience to make big changes and eventually I moved to Scotland where I lived on Holy Isle for four years, a small island I had falling in love with, situated next to Arran. Whilst here, I completed my three year training as a Shiatsu Practitioner. I moved to Edinburgh in 2014. I have trained with Glasgow School of Shiatsu and the Mindfulness Association. I have a Post Grad Certificate in Emotional Education. I am a Registered Member of the Shiatsu Society (MRSS). Your treatment
Finding the right therapist for you, someone that you feel comfortable with,
is important. So please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or concerns, and we can discuss what you need, your particular circumstance and symptoms. Shiatsu is performed on a futon or a massage table, fully-clothed. Please let me know if you have any mobility issues. You are fully clothed during your treatment. Bring (or wear) comfortable, loose fitting clothing and preferably socks. Jogging bottoms and a t-shirt are ideal.
Shiatsu is a hands-on Japanese touch therapy (acupressure massage) which can support you to deal with the stresses and strains, and aches and pains that may occur in every day life. It can help with physical and emotional issues which may appear in the body as pain or illness. It can also help to maintain good health and well-being in a proactive, preventative way. Shiatsu Connects Self-Care in Difficult Times -workshops
As well as offering one-to-one private sessions, I also run group sessions in various community and business settings across Edinburgh and Central Scotland. My aim is to empower people to help themselves in times of difficulty and challenge.
During the workshops, I introduce the group to self-shiatsu techniques, acupressure points, self-compassion mindfulness meditations and some simple tension releases exercises to use in times of need to reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, tension. I offer these sessions in corporate and community settings and to the general public. Contact me you want to know more how you can join one of these workshops or host one in your community group,
Healthy Working Lives. I have worked with a number of organisations in Edinburgh to run sessions for staff teams as part of their Mental Health and Well-Being commitment. If you are interested in hosting one of these workshops within your work environment, please feel free to pass my details on to the relevant staff member, and I can arrange to come in for a chat, and see how we may tailor the workshop to the needs of your organisation. Shiatsu Connects - Community Shiatsu. I have a background in Mental Health Social Care, and Youth & Community Development. I am a qualified mindfulness facilitator (Mindfulness Association). As well as 1:1 Shiatsu treatments, I am developing a Social Enterprise, 'Shiatsu Connects', aiming to provide affordable, accessible Shiatsu to diverse groups in the community. I offer on-site Shiatsu wellbeing workshops for charities, community groups and corporate staff teams in Edinburgh and across Scotland. The workshop can tailored to the needs of the group, from a regular 1 hour wellbeing sessions, to short / all day workshops. These can include on-site seated, one-to-one Shiatsu sessions, and group sessions that give participants the chance to learn simple Self-Shiatsu exercises; EFT tapping and acupressure techniques as well as mindfulness meditation.
