Green River Shiatsu

06/26/2024

Shizuto Masunaga (1925-1981) founded 'Zen Shiatsu' to effectively treat many illnesses and disorders, based on his experience as an shiatsu instructor at Tokojiro Namikoshi's Japan Shiatsu Institute and through his studies in Chinese Medicine and western psychology. Masunaga-sensei established the Iokai Shiatsu School in Tokyo to further develop ideas of human health and to teach students within this system. Masunaga's Zen Shiatsu brilliantly fuses folkloric wisdom, traditional Chinese medicine practices, and modern psychology to address the 'whole person' in relation to the surrounding environment we live in.
Green River Shiatsu invites you to experience our shiatsu directly. Visit https://www.greenrivershiatsu.com/ to learn more about classes or to schedule an appointment.

06/11/2024

Kaizen Shiatsu Class happening Tues 6pm to 8pm. This is a experiential study of Shiatsu---mostly hands-on learning---and open to anyone interested in learning shiatsu to work on friends and family! Class caps at 12 participants and there is still room for 2 more. For more info and to register: https://www.greenrivershiatsu.com/projects-6

05/30/2024

Every journey begins with a single step. Nearly 30 years ago, I was fortunate to take those steps with my shiatsu teacher, Shunji Morimoto. Sign up now for Kaizen Shiatsu Class with Green River Shiatsu---https://www.greenrivershiatsu.com/projects-6

05/25/2024

Kaizen Shiatsu Class starts this week! Tuesdays 6pm-8pm in Greenfield Mass. Register here: https://www.greenrivershiatsu.com/projects-6

05/11/2024

I am excited to announce that I'll be teaching shiatsu classes in Greenfield, MA starting May 28th. Kaizen Shiatsu Class will be held Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm (on-going) for anyone interested in learning how to give shiatsu to 'family and friends' (or professional bodyworkers looking to expand their technique, etc).
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For more info and to register for class, visit my website at https://www.greenrivershiatsu.com/

07/27/2023

From the ease of your couch, you can schedule all shiatsu appointments here:

Welcome to the Green River Shiatsu sign-up portal! Signing up is easy. Just choose one or more available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you and see you soon! Green River Shiatsu fee schedule is: $100 for 60 minutes $130 for 90 mintues $150 for 115 minutes We are no longer requ...

07/27/2023

It has been a minute! FB fans, my apologies for the neglect. I will be regularly updating the Green River Shiasu page while I improve the website too. I plan to post general information about Zen Shiatsu---what it is, what to expect, what it treats---as well as seasonal promotions, and maybe some nerdy shiatsu theory? Stay tuned!

11/22/2021

Attention: From right now until December 31st all shiatsu appointments will be automatically upgraded from 60 to 90 minutes at no additional cost WHEN you've made a donation to the Greenfield Recorder's 'Warm the Children' fund. If you bring a bag of non-perishable of grocery items, I will also include a 10% discount on top of the "Warm the Children" upgrade.

Please let's make a difference in the lives of kids who need warm clothes for winter! 100% of your donation goes directly to the purchase of winter jackets, hats, mittens, etc. Donate directly here: https://cfwm.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1872 or bring in a check made out to 'Warm the Children Fund' for us to mail in.

The Greenfield Recorder's 'Warm the Children' has been raising funds to provide new coats and warm clothes to over 900 children in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region for decades. The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is the 501c3 overseeing all donations for 'Warm the Children' and have provided the online donation portal. All non-perishable grocery items will be delivered to the Community Action Center for Self-Reliance at 156 Main St. Greenfield, MA.

No child deserves to be cold or hungry, so please consider using the link provided to donate even if you are not a scheduling a shiatsu appointment. Gift certificates purchased during this time period will be included in the offer, for each additional donation.

Thank you from Green River Shiatsu and happy holidays!
Donate here:
https://cfwm.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1872

11/22/2020

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving!

It would be an understatement to say that this has simply been a challenging year, and a lot has transpired since my last Shiatsu update. First though I would like to wish everybody a happy Thanksgiving and Holiday season and hope that you are able to celebrate in some way with loved ones in your life (or finding some tranquil time in solitude.)

While we are all adjusting to the limitations of this moment right now, it is my hope that while in pursuit of the familiar, our creative impulses might imagine some things unexpected, new and surprising. Perhaps they might even take us closer to the heart of this holiday, helping us to recognize all that we have and to remember gratitude for our good fortune. Especially in the midst of so much turmoil, I am personally finding it important to be thankful for my health, the health of my family, the nutritious food I have access to, my warm clothes and warm home, the moments of quiet and peace that float by almost without notice, the solid earth supporting my feet, and for all the people who have come before who worked so hard and gave so much. For this I have gratitude and give thanks.

In this spirit, I would like to announce that for all shiatsu treatments booked from now through Friday December 18th, I will be donating fifty-percent of my standard fee to the 'Warm the Children" winter clothing drive, organized by the Greenfield Recorder and Community Action. I will also be offering shiatsu treatments at a fifty-percent reduced fee in exchange for a shopping bag of non-perishable food items brought to your appointment (to be donated to the Food Bank of Western Mass.) These issues sit close to my heart and while the impact of this effort is modest in comparison to the need, I am hoping that it will keep a few children and their families warmer and fed well this winter.

There are 4 weeks during this time period (Nov 24th through Dec 18th) and my goal is to fill all available appointments between then and now. Please consider helping me achieve this goal by booking at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a4eafa92aa2f58-green
If you are unable to visit in-person at this time but would still like to provide support, please visit these websites to find out how to donate:
https://www.recorder.com/A1-Warm-the-Children-contributors-37383541
https://www.foodbankwma.org/donate/one-time-donation/

Since re--opening in August I have maintained strict COVID safety protocols for all patients visiting the office. These include 'masking-up' at all times, running a HEPA air filtration system continuously, full sanitization of treatment space between each patient, and hand sanitizer at the door. If there are other considerations that would help you to feel more comfortable and safe during your appointment, please let me know. For more information please visit my website at www.greenrivershiatsu.com or the sign-up page posted above.

Please be well,

10/16/2020

Master Shizuto Masunaga is demonstrating Zen Shiatsu form with instruction in this rare archived video. It is only through his deep study and teaching of shiatsu that this work has been passed to the next generation. It is with gratitude to Master Masunaga for this opportunity that I offer my own sincere practice.

While shiatsu is not classified techincally as 'massage' in the U.S due to insurance and bureaucratic regulations, its reputation in Japan for effectively treating medical issues far surpasses the usual goals of western-style massage. Increased flexibility and mobility, blood and lymph movement, respiration and relaxation are attained in the process, however the central focus of Zen Shiatsu is to treat underlying imbalances that produce recognizable symptoms of discomfort. This is achieved through correct Shin (4 observations) diagnosis, by maintaining a feeling of deep empathy and non-judgement for the patient, and giving treatment to energy meridians according to 5-element theory similar to acupuncture. In this way, Zen Shiatsu is particularly effective at helping patients suffering from chronic headaches, digestive disorders, insomnia, fibromyalgia, anxiety and mental health issues, sports injuries and fatigue. In recent years, my practice has specialized in helping to mitigate many symptoms of radiation and chemotherapy in people undergoing cancer treatment. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact me here (FB) or through my website greenrivershiatsu.com. Thank you!

Rare videos of Shizuto Masunaga (1925-1981), founder of Zen Shiatsu. Born into Shiatsu, he became one of the main influences of Western Shiatsu in the 1970’s...

09/20/2020

Newly opened appointment times through December. Book online now to reserve future spots!

Welcom to the Green River Shiatsu sign-up portal! Please review our office COVID Safety Protocols below and check the appropriate box after confiirming your appointment.  Signing up is easy.  Just choose one or more available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you and see you so...