Letzshiatsu

19/12/2025

Thank you to all my clients in 2025 💚

This year I completed my final stage of training with the Glasgow School of Shiatsu, recording 100 treatments to finish my diploma. To everyone who trusted me and my developing skills during this journey - I am deeply grateful.

Whether you've worked with me for a long time or came just once, thank you. Each person has shared something unique with me - your life stories, what your body was telling you, the moments when dots connected or minds finally quieted. These have been profound gifts.

I also want to thank the people at Cove Burgh Hall who have supported me. That wee treatment room has become a little sanctuary.

Wishing you all rest, warmth, and gentle care as we move into the new year. 🌙
Britta

08/12/2025

🎁 1 out of 2 community sessions for December has been claimed already.

There is one free session for December still available for anyone who would like to gift themselves a shiatsu session. Simply email me if you are interested letzshiatsu@systemli.org.

All the best to all of you,
Britta

06/12/2025

🌙 On sleep, rest, and meeting one's tiredness

One of the things I hear often after Shiatsu treatments is about sleep. People who haven't slept through the night in months suddenly do. One client described it beautifully: "I have met my tiredness."

What does it mean to "meet" your tiredness rather than just being tired?

I believe it is this moment where the 'pushing through' stops for a moment. During a Shiatsu session, often something shifts. The warm futon and blankets, the gentle movements and pressure points - they help us drift into a state between waking and sleeping. At least for an hour. Not quite asleep, but deeply resting. Unwinding.

This can feel unfamiliar. Some people feel very heavy after a treatment, like they could never get up from the futon. Others feel a bit flu-like. This isn't a problem - it's the body responding to the treatment and maybe meeting the tiredness it's been carrying. When someone has been running on empty, stopping can feel uncomfortable.

These sensations usually pass within 24 hours. What often happens is that people sleep much longer than usual that first night after a treatment. What's happening is that the body may have shifted into genuine rest mode. It's not always pleasant in the moment, but it's often what allows deeper recovery to begin.

This unwinding is very nourishing. It's part of our rhythm - the pendulum swing from activity to rest and back to activity again.

Rest is not something we need to buy though and is not limited to sleep. It takes many forms: cuddles with loved ones (human or pet), creative time, laughter, simply lying down and doing nothing.

What Shiatsu offers is something specific within this larger landscape of rest - the experience of skilled, compassionate touch where you don't have to manage anything, achieve anything, or even relax "correctly." Someone else tends to you. There's a particular grace in that kind of surrender, in receiving care from another person.

When we allow ourselves to be held and cared for in this way, our bodies often respond with a depth of rest we'd forgotten was there for us. That's when people sleep through the night again. That's when they meet their tiredness - and finally rest.

01/12/2025

🎁 Experience Shiatsu - Two free community sessions per month

I know Shiatsu is best experienced rather than explained. And a community thrives on gifts. From December 2025 onwards, I set aside two sessions per month to offer at no cost - a chance for people to discover what this gentle bodywork actually feels like, without any pressure or commitment.

If you are interested, email me at letzshiatsu@systemli.org to check availability. If this month is full, I'll put you on the list for next month.

I will post on my page when the two community sessions have been taken.

All the best to all of you,
Britta

01/12/2025

GUARDIAN article 13th November 2025 by Sarah Sloat
The magic touch: how healthy are massages actually?

I was very excited to read this. Yes, touch is medicine. Skilled touch is and always has been part of health care. I would love to see a future integration between public health services and massage and physical therapies.

Here are some quotes from the article:

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"While some perceive massage as a luxury, it has historically been part of healthcare, notes Munk. It is increasingly embedded as a feature of hospital care because research and patient experiences corroborate its potential advantages.

Experts say massage may benefit anyone regardless of their health status. [...]

Massage helps people re-establish a connection to their body, says Caputo. It puts people into a parasympathetic nervous state, which induces a state of calm. Recent research conducted in part at MSK found that massage helped advanced cancer patients with long-term pain reduction. One of the outcomes of this research is the Imagine project, which aims to implement massage and acupuncture in cancer programs across the US.

Some research shows benefits for those with chronic pain; in Munk’s newest pre-print paper, veterans who received massage therapy twice a week for 12 weeks experienced an improvement in pain severity compared with a control group. These benefits were maintained for a period of three months."

https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/nov/13/massage-health-benefits?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other&fbclid=IwY2xjawOaUv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRFuxd_cb8XlLDJQZF1gTi6yQvQdW0gjEwRmQx5lDEYqlrtgdtpbNWeWGw4I_aem_Q0DCgiN4BRZi_xJNOu609A

25/11/2025

I still have 11% discount on offer for any treatments booked during November 🍁❄️
If you were thinking about trying out shiatsu, now might be a good time :)

www.letzshiatsu.org
I would be happy to welcome new people to my practice.

All the best,
Britta

PS: Clyde approves!

15/11/2025

While they can be seen as a luxury, massages are often part of healthcare – here’s how they affect physical and mental health

03/11/2025

Hello dear community 🍂
As we move deeper into autumn and the festive season approaches, I wanted to share a few things with you.

A November offer: I'm offering 11% off any Shiatsu session booked during November (because it's the 11th month - I couldn't resist). The session itself can be whenever suits you best.

If you've been curious about trying Shiatsu but needed an excuse to actually book yourself an hour of rest - this is it.

Some updates: I now have a new cosy space in Cove for Tuesday and Thursday appointments. I'll send you directions when you book.

I'm also printing gift vouchers for anyone who'd like to offer someone special an hour of rest this Christmas - or just because they need it. 🎁

If you think someone in your life might benefit from this, please feel free to share this post with them.

Thank you for being part of this community 🍂

📆 https://calendly.com/letzshiatsu 🌐 www.letzshiatsu.org

My name is Britta Letz and I am offering my hands and presence in Shiatsu sessions to give your body attention. When we give caring attention to our bodies we can rekindle a sense of loving presence with ourselves.

02/09/2025

This diploma encompasses five years of studying in three different schools, two cancer diagnosis, a move to a new country, marrying my beloved life companion and setting up my practice in Cove.
The Glasgow School of Shiatsu, particularly my honored teacher Elaine Liechti and the other students in my year have supported me tremendously for which I am deeply grateful.
And this is just the beginning of the journey.

Massive Congratulations to Britta Letz for gaining her Glasgow School of Shiatsu Diploma in Shiatsu and also the Laser Learning Accredited L4 (RQF) Diploma in Shiatsu.
This is a fantastic achievement and Britta has worked really hard at honing her wonderful sensitive Shiatsu skills, as well as presenting excellent case studies and coursework.
We wish her all success in her future practice.

15/07/2025

Hi lovely community,

I’m not often on Facebook—I actually try to avoid it!—but I wanted to let you know that you can still book shiatsu treatments on the Peninsula at my low student rates while I complete my diploma. Once I’m fully certified, my prices will adjust to the standard rates for bodywork treatments.

If you’d like to learn more about shiatsu, visit my website:
www.letzshiatsu.org

To book an appointment directly, you can use my online booking system here:
https://calendly.com/letzshiatsu

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Here’s what some of my wonderful clients have shared:

💬 Karen Sutherland
"My treatment with Britta was quite possibly one of the best I’ve ever had. She instinctively knew which areas needed work, and the pressure and flow of the session were exactly what I asked for—and more. Britta made me feel at ease right away; the treatment itself was like a giant hug. I felt held, safe, and afterward, I experienced such a release—both physically and mentally. I highly recommend Britta as a therapist. I’m so glad our paths crossed, and I’m already looking forward to my next session. Absolutely fantastic!"

💬 Margo Denholm
"I recently had a shiatsu session with Britta and was absolutely blown away. As a qualified shiatsu practitioner myself, I can honestly say it was one of the best treatments I’ve ever received. Her quality of touch and connectedness was wonderful, leaving me feeling renewed and refreshed the entire day. Britta has a truly unique approach to shiatsu, and I’ll definitely be coming back for more. Many thanks!"

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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has trusted me with their care—it’s always an honor.

My name is Britta Letz and I am offering my hands and presence in Shiatsu sessions to give your body attention. When we give caring attention to our bodies we can rekindle a sense of loving presence with ourselves.

09/11/2024

🌼 November Gorse Bloom Special 🌼

To celebrate the golden gorse flowers, I’m offering a limited-time deal: buy 3 shiatsu sessions for the price of 2! You can purchase this special until December 31st, and sessions can be used within 3 months of purchase.

Looking for a unique gift? 🎁 You can also buy a relaxation voucher for a loved one. Gift vouchers are available for just £40 each, offering a small discount on an introductory session.

As I near the end of my studies, I’ve made a small adjustment to my rates:

Introductory Session: £45
Follow-Up Sessions:
Standard Rate: £35
Solidarity Rate: £45
Reduced Rate: £20 (still available for those who need it)

If you’d like to book the special, simply email me at letzshiatsu@systemli.org with "Gorse Bloom" in the subject, or book through my online calendar and add a note with "Gorse Bloom." Payment will be settled on the date of your first appointment.

Hope to see you on the futon mat soon! 😊

24/10/2024

You don’t know if Shiatsu is for you? 🤔 You have the chance to experience it first hand! I will be at the Peninsula Health and Wellbeing Fair on the 2nd of November at Cove Burgh Hall. Come and have a chat or enjoy a taster session! 🌿 Or if you're lucky, you might win my voucher in the raffle.

It’s a drop-in event with no entrance fee.
There will be many more wellbeing businesses offering a wide range of treatments.
Hope to see you there! 😊

Link to the event: https://coveburghhall.org.uk/events/event/health-event/