Zen Shiatsu

Zen Shiatsu Shiatsu is a hands on Japanese healing art. Acupressure massage therapy. What is Shiatsu? Shiatsu is a hands-on Japanese Zen Healing Art.

Shiatsu is more than a massage technique. The character “shi” means finger or toe. The character “atsu” translates as “slowly applied pressure maintained then slowly released” with the implication of the use of bodyweight rather than strength. Together the two characters symbolize a range of techniques used in a therapeutic way, delivered by bodyweight using either fingers, palms, elbows, knees or feet. Shiatsu achieves unique results because of it’s holistic goals which attempt to treat the whole person rather than a specific medical complaint. Shiatsu is based on the time-honoured Oriental medical understanding that our physiological and psychological structures are supported and affected by meridians. Meridians are channels of living magnetic energy. A shiatsu practitioner can improve the Ki (chi, life-force, energy) flowing through the meridians to improve our general health and well being. Shiatsu has a reputation for relieving pain or muscular tension, especially back and neck pain. Regular treatments can enhance overall physical vitality and emotional well being due to the deeply relaxing nature of the treatments which helps to reduce and prevent the build up of stress. Shiatsu is suitable for all ages and is also safe during pregnancy. Shiatsu takes place on a traditional style futon and the recipient is fully clothed. Sessions can last anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes, each session catering to the individual’s needs at the time. Practitioners may recommend specific lifestyle or dietary changes. They may also suggest specific exercises to assist with restoring can be performed on persons of all ages and during energetic balance. What does Shiatsu feel like? How can you imagine Shiatsu without having ever received it? Remember the feeling of a baby or cat crawling across your back….the pleasurable quality of the padding pressure and body weight. The baby or cat did not need to learn a particular massage technique or study the right way to crawl over your back. They just did it, naturally and easily. This is the essence of Shiatsu!

18/08/2025
BarefootShiatsu retreat at Mana last weekend with Amazing teacher Tracey Matheson was beyond words incredible. The learn...
18/08/2025

BarefootShiatsu retreat at Mana last weekend with Amazing teacher Tracey Matheson was beyond words incredible. The learning, the sharing , the deepening , the beauty, the nourishment, so much joy and love and honouring of our dear Val Cooksley founder of our Shiatsu Practioners association of Aotearoa 🙏🥰🙏Thankyou all who came and made it such a heart warming adventure!

30/07/2025

Last week of taking bookings for the Barefoot Shiatsu retreat at Mana retreat center in Coromandel . 15th 16th and 17th of August .Please text me on (02) 2678 3344. If you're interested and want more information we have an amazing teacher coming over from Australia and it will be an amazing weekend of learning celebration and breathing out into the beautiful landscape of Mana💛

Fabulous teacher Tracey Matheson is coming over from Australiafir for a workshop retreat at Mana August 15th, -17th. Th...
24/07/2025

Fabulous teacher Tracey Matheson is coming over from Australiafir for a workshop retreat at Mana August 15th, -17th. The barefoot technics we will be exploring in this workshop are based upon the principles of the barefoot practitioner and author Sh*tzuko Yamamoto.
We will be learning how to apply our foot to the body using the principles of shiatsu to balance and harmonise the energies within the meridians.
We will use observation and practice to become skilled at standing and applying one foot onto the body using a even flat pressure which will be adjusted to the various muscle groups and the meridians of our clients .
We will also be applying our feet while sitting down and using them to perform stretches and percussion.
We will explore the areas of posture , being grounded , projection of qi ,hara connection ,Jitsu /Kyo and working with mindfulness.

"I hope to cover barefoot techniques beneficial to treat your cilent in prone ,supine and side positions.
I look forward to meeting you and being part of your introduction to barefoot shiatsu.
Thanks
Tracey"

If you are interested, please contact Nicky Hartley on (02) 2678 3344 for a booking .

Tired hands and arms from massage?....want to find alternative ways of giving massage? Come and join us on a Barefoot ...
30/05/2025

Tired hands and arms from massage?....want to find alternative ways of giving massage? Come and join us on a Barefoot Shiatsu retreat in August ... fabulous and fun fun and lits if yum food at Mana in the Coromandel... details below bookings required only a few spaces left.



'Barefoot Shiatsu'...... join us for a fantastic retreat at Mana in the Coromandel in August. International teacher Trac...
26/05/2025

'Barefoot Shiatsu'...... join us for a fantastic retreat at Mana in the Coromandel in August. International teacher Tracey Matheson will be teaching us how to apply pressure with the feet around the body accessing the meridians and finding creative movements for applying massage to your client. Contact me for more information and to book your place. Limited spaces ....0226783344

Hot flushes🙌
28/04/2025

Hot flushes🙌

I want to share a couple of shiatsu holds which can help you settle and centre and ease hot flushes, night sweats and emotional mood swings. Use these connec...

16/03/2025

We are taking bookings now! This is going to be an amazing shiatsu retreat. Limited spaces so book your place asap🫶

Bookings coming in for this wonderful shiastu retreat at Mana with Tracey Matheson from Austarlia. Limited to 20spaces s...
04/03/2025

Bookings coming in for this wonderful shiastu retreat at Mana with Tracey Matheson from Austarlia. Limited to 20spaces so please register soon before they are all taken up💛

Shiatsu retreat with Autumn this one will be amazing at Pakari....
24/02/2025

Shiatsu retreat with Autumn this one will be amazing at Pakari....

Shiatsu Massage Course. Come and join us and learn Shiatsu at our Katikati & Tauranga late summer self-care retreat on 1 and 2 March 2025. Book Online!

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