Shiatsu Elisa Bennati

29/05/2026

25/05/2026

I'm happy to announce my collaboration with Zoe Massage & Holistic Therapies, in Kalives.
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You can find in Kalives at Zoe Massage & Holistic Therapies and in Chania (Herakliou 20).
My name is Elisa Bennati, I'm from Italy. Twenty years ago I decided to move to the beautiful island of Crete.
I am member of the Hellenic Shiatsu Society. I practice this healing art because I like to feel close to others and I consider Shiatsu a way of communication at a deep level, through an exchange that lies beyond words, an exchange that is, above all, the joy of touch, for those who receive it and for those who give it.
As a Shiatsu therapist I'm trained to feel and perceive through touch.
Through touch and pressure Ki is mobilized; Ki is the energy that underlies all our functioning and flows through our system through pathways called "meridians". The aim of Shiatsu is to restore the smooth flow of energy in the body, in order to activate the body's ability to heal itself and to relieve the person of any discomfort, thus promoting a feeling of physical and mental well-being.
I have been practicing Aikido (Japanese martial art of defense) and Butoh (performance art, of Japanese origin) for many years, two disciplines that opened the way for me to approach Shiatsu, through its philosophical and methodological affinity and the work through Ki.
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19/05/2026

Shiatsu is a non invasive therapy originating from Japan. Based on the provisions of the European Union, it belongs to complementary health treatments. It has spread in many parts of the world and is used as a complementary technique like physiotherapy.
It uses a combination of kneading, pressing, tapping and stretching techniques. These gentle techniques aim to reduce tension and re energise the body. 
Shiatsu works with the body's energy flow, known as Ki or Qi.
According to shiatsu specialists disruption to this energy flow can cause illness and disease.
Like acupuncture, shiatsu claims to free blockages to the energy flow (Ki) and restore energy to areas where it is low. A shiatsu specialist does this by pressing on or stretching points on your body that lie along the lines of energy called meridian channels.
Shiatsu stimulates the circulation of your blood, helps to release toxins and tension from your muscles, and stimulates your hormonal system. It helps to lift your mood and make you feel relaxed.

07/05/2026

Ο χορός είναι η έκφραση της ζωής μέσα από το σώμα. Η ζωή είναι ανάσα, ρυθμός, κίνηση, συναίσθημα, μυστήριο. Το σώμα μας είναι ένας ολόκληρος κόσμος, πλούσιος σε ιστορία, μνήμη, συναισθήματα.
Ο χορός Butoh είναι  μια παραστατική τέχνη από την Ιαπωνία,
Παρόλο που είναι βαθιά ριζωμένο στην ιαπωνική κουλτούρα, το Butoh μιλάει μια παγκόσμια και σύγχρονη γλώσσα. Δεν είναι ένα διαδεδομένο είδος χορού, το γνωρίζουν λίγοι και ακόμη λιγότεροι το χορεύουν, αλλά το Butoh μπορεί να μιλήσει στην καρδιά του ανθρώπου, φέρνοντας στη σκηνή προγονικούς και αρχετυπικούς τρόπους επικοινωνίας.

Dance is the expression of life through the body. Life is breath, rhythm, movement, feeling, mystery. Our body is a whole world, rich in history, memory, emotions.
Butoh dance is a performance art that has its roots in Japan.
Although deeply rooted in Japanese culture, Butoh speaks a universal and modern language. It is not a widespread dance form, few know it and even fewer dance it, but Butoh can speak to the human heart, bringing onto the stage ancestral and archetypal ways of communication.

20/01/2026

Shiatsu therapy benefits joints by improving circulation, relieving muscle tension around them, and enhancing flexibility through targeted pressure, stretches, and joint mobilization, making it helpful for conditions like arthritis by boosting energy flow (Qi) and promoting the body's self-healing for better mobility and pain reduction. Practitioners use thumbs, palms, and body weight to work on meridian points, often including joint rotations and stretches, to release blockages and encourage balanced energy, leading to reduced pain, stiffness, and improved range of motion. 

01/10/2025

Shiatsu offers a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits, including alleviating stress, anxiety, and muscle tension, improving circulation and lymphatic drainage, reducing headaches and digestive problems, and restoring energy levels. It promotes a sense of relaxation and supports the body's natural healing processes.

In japanese Shiatsu means "finger pressure". It uses stretching and pressing technique and is performed without oils, through light and comfortable clothing. A Shiatsu therapist applies varied and rhythmic pressure on precise points of the body. These points are called acupressure points and are considered essential for the flow of our body`s vital energy, known as Qi. The aim is to heal common ailments and correct imbalances in the body. The pressure applied promotes energy flow and aims to amend these disharmonies

A session lasts 60 minutes.
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You can find me at Zoe Massage Holistic Therapies, in Kalives, Chanià, Crete.
+30 6945 823837

21/08/2025

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20/08/2025

Shiatsu, based on the provisions of the European Union, belongs to complementary health treatments. It has spread in many parts of the world and is used as a complementary technique like physiotherapy.
Shiatsu originates from Japan and is based on TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine).

Shiatsu helps relieve a wide range of symptoms such as the following:
- Chronic pains (waist, back, hips, neck, joints, griping, fatigue, cramps, stiffness)
- Fatigue, lethargy, weakness
- Tendon and nerve problems
- Numbness, atrophy, paralysis of muscles
- Respiratory system problems (sinusitis, difficulty breathing, cough)
- Digestive problems (constipation, diarrhea, colitis, indigestion, heartburn)
- Circulatory system problems (rapid heart rate, hypertension, hypotension, weak blood circulation)
- Period pain
- Stress, anxiety

It also promotes deep relaxation and well-being.
Increases vital energy, strengthens the immune system, improves sleep.