Welcome to my website
Here you will find information about Shiatsu and the various contexts I offer sessions in. I hope you will find one that suits you so you can experience the benefits of this beautiful treatment.
A bit about Shiatsu…
Shiatsu is a form of traditional Japanese bodywork which draws on a long history of East Asian medicine and philosophy. We use Five Element Theory and Traditional Chinese Medical theory as framework for our practice. Shiatsu literally means ‘finger pressure’ but the practitioner will use her fingers, thumbs, palms and elbows to contact the client. Meridian massage, acupressure points, stretches and manipulations, rocking and holding are techniques used to work with the energy or ‘ki’ in the body to encourage awareness and flow.
The Way I Work
I bring Shiatsu to you with an emphasis on meeting you where you are at, physically, emotionally and spiritually. My intention is to meet you unconditionally so that we can create an environment for you to arrive in yourself as you are, to make space for who you are in the moment to nurture a flow and depth of healing in connection which is relational and can be transformational.
“The mind is full of stories, but the body knows the truth”
— Serena Choo
Treatment & Practice
Therapeutic Treatments
A nourishing, intuitive treatment that supports your physical and emotional wellbeing. Shiatsu can help ease pain, reduce stress, and bring greater awareness to how you feel in body and mind.
Workplace Shiatsu
Seated treatments in your workplace that ease tension, improve focus, and support staff wellbeing. A simple, effective way to reduce stress and boost energy during the working day.
Shiatsu For Care homes
Gentle seated sessions for older people that bring comfort, connection, and calm. Shiatsu supports mobility, eases aches and pains, and offers meaningful contact and relaxation for residents in care settings.
Courses and Workshops
Cardiff School of Shiatsu
Learn the healing art of Shiatsu in a welcoming and supportive environment. Offered twice a year in affiliation with the Bristol School of Shiatsu, this three-weekend Foundation Course provides a grounding in Shiatsu techniques and an introduction to body awareness, and energy work. Ideal for those wishing to support friends and family or begin professional training. Bursaries available
Wellbeing Workshops
I offer tailored wellbeing workshops for organisations, introducing simple and effective Shiatsu-based practices to support physical and emotional health. Workshops typically include guided group discussion, Do-in self-massage, calming stretches, and a short seated Shiatsu routine. Designed to build connection, awareness, and resilience, these sessions are ideal for community groups, support organisations, and wellbeing programmes.
Meet the Practitioner
I’m Sarah, a fully qualified Shiatsu practitioner with over 12 years experience.
My work includes one-to-one treatments, community wellbeing projects, and teaching a foundation course in Cardiff and on the practitioner diploma in Bristol. I offer grounded, compassionate support through therapeutic touch.
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