Shiatsu

About Shiatsu

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Based in Ashley Down rd (Bristol), Shiatsu Practitioner Yolanda Chambers works with clients throughout Bristol. Formed in 2005 she has many years of experience in Complementary health as previously trained in, Social Psychology at Sussex University, Thai Yoga massage in Thailand and Indian Head Massage.

Since graduating from Shiatsu she has undertaken a postgraduate course in 'Transformational Shiatsu' and courses in antenatal, pregnancy, birth and postnatal work with Shiatsu. Currently she is a teaching Assistant with the Bristol School of Shiatsu as well as working from her home clinic and from the Community Clinic.

Yolanda is a member of the professional body called the 'Shiatsu Society' (MRSS). Is fully insured and adheres to the Shiatsu Societies code of conduct and ethics.

She is passionate about body movement and loves yoga, chi gung, dancing, swimming and cycling.

Shiatsu (Shi- atsu) literally translated from Japanese means, finger pressure. Gentle pressure is applied with the thumbs, palms, elbows and feet. Gentle stretches and rotations are also included. Shiatsu is based on the same pathways and acupressure points as Acupuncture and encourages the free flow of energy to release tension which often may then result in aches, pains or stresses in the body.

A Shiatsu session lasts for an hour and is done fully clothed on a futon mattress on the floor. Although the first session will take 90 mins to go through the medical history and symptoms. Each session is catered to what the individual needs and wants and so are tailor made. The receiver often leaves feeling totally relaxed, rejuvenated and more in touch with themselves again.