What to expect during a treatment?

 

Ana gives 60 min. and 90 min. shiatsu treatments on a futon on the floor. 

 

Please wear comfortable, loose and warm clothing covering arms, legs  and feet. Loose clothing will allow you to feel at ease during the treatment without obstructing your breath or your movement during rotations and stretches. 

 

First, Ana will ask about your general health and symptoms. Then you are asked to lie down on the futon in order to receive a treatment which can include stretches and rotations. There will be cushions and blankets as well to make you feel comfortable and warm. Ana will then make a treatment plan and might ask you to lie on your front, back, side or sit up during the session. 

 

You may feel colder as a treatment progresses or notice rumbling coming from the abdominal area. This is nothing to worry about. It is a sign that your body is responding to the treatment and rebalancing itself. You might also feel that you are about to fall asleep as the treatment progresses. This occurs because you are feeling more relaxed as your breathing deepens and becomes more regular.

 

After the treatment it is recommended to drink water to clear mind and body. It also is preferable to avoid stressful activities and alcoholic drinks for the rest of the day. This allows the treatment to work to its full extent and for adjustments to take place. 

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Sometimes people report relief after one or two sessions. For long-standing problems, more sessions may be needed. Some people find they benefit from regular treatments over an extended period of time and say that on top of noticing changes in their emotional and physical health, they feel more aware of their own needs and strengths.

 

Regular shiatsu sessions can help with conditions such as:

• Headaches

• Tight neck and shoulders

• Sciatica

• Sleep problems

• Anxiety

• Low mood

• Stiff joints

• Low energy

• Sadness

• Processing of life events

• Tight back

• Stress

• Pain

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Ana works at Shine Holistic on Church Street in Stoke Newington N16 on

Wednesday evenings

Saturday mornings

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Other times can be arranged upon request.

 

Price 

60 minute sessions  -  £65

90 minute sessions - £90

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Gift idea 

Looking for a special gift? Why not give the gift of shiatsu? Vouchers are available for purchase at Shine Holistic in N16.