One-On-One

Zenthai Shiatsu

Therapy

Zenthai Shiatsu is a perfect complement to your yoga practice, like yoga, Zenthai helps to build interoception (awareness of your internal landscape) and deepen your connection to your body’s innate wisdom.

Relax and let the yoga get done for you… release muscular tension, articulate your joints and realign mentally, physically and energetically.

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How Zenthai Shiatsu works

The beauty of Zenthai Shiatsu is in its fluidity. Each session is uniquely tailored to your specific needs. It is a conversation between mind, body and spirit.

· Stretching & Movement: Gentle stretches and supported movements increase circulation of blood, lymph, synovial fluid and subtle energy. This helps to speed up recovery and improve range of motion.

· Focused Pressure: Zenthai uses acupressure and deep tissue techniques to disburse physical tension and reduce pain.

· Emotional Release: Because our body really does keep the score, Zenthai Shiatsu creates a safe space to move through emotional release gracefully.

· Holistic Healing: Zenthai Shiatsu works with the body’s meridian system to promote harmony in all areas of you: physically, emotionally and energetically.

What to expect in a session

Each Zenthai Shiatsu session begins with a conversation. I want to understand your needs, your challenges, and what you’re looking to heal or transform. From there, I create a treatment tailored to you, moving through a combination of pressure, stretches and gentle adjustments.

You’ll remain fully clothed in comfortable attire, and I’ll guide you through the session with compassion and mindfulness. Expect to feel deeply relaxed, grounded, and restored as we work together to release tension and bring harmony to your whole being.

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Feel free to reach out with any specific questions or book here. I look forward to supporting you on your path to balance.

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  • Zenthai Shiatsu is more than just a massage—it is a therapeutic body work modality.

    Using accupressure, osteopathic techniques, stretches and energetic work, Zenthai Shiatsu encourages deep relaxation, enhances mobility, and fosters a sense of well-being that extends long after the session ends.

  • Zenthai Shiatsu Can help with:

    · Chronic pain or muscular tension

    · Postural imbalances or injury recovery

    · Stress and emotional blockages

    · Poor circulation or digestion

    · Fatigue, anxiety, or mental fog

    Zenthai Shiatsu works with the body’s natural rhythms, offering profound relief and nurturing care.

  • Zenthai Shiatsu draws upon Japanese Zen Shiatsu, Thai massage and osteopathy. The practice is built around the theory of Traditional Chinese Elemental Medicine and focuses on balancing energy, aligning the body and releasing blockages to support you back to your natural balance.

Thich Nhat Hanh

“If you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything.”

  • Before: Arrive well-hydrated and allow time for food to digest beforehand.

    Consultation: We begin talking, taking time to tune in, understand your physical condition, emotional state and any specific intention you have (e.g., stress relief, pain management, or improved flexibility). This talk is important to help me customise the session to focus on areas of tension or imbalance while promoting overall well-being.

    During the treatment: I guide your body through gentle pressure, stretches, joint mobilisation techniques on a padded mat on the floor using.

    After the session: We take a moment to share observations. I can offer recommendations (e.g., stretches or self-care practices) to compliment the treatment. Take it easy after the session to allow your body to integrate the work.

  • Zenthai Shiatsu is suitable for everyone however certain practices are contraindicated for high blood pressure or pregnancy. Consultation is an important part of the treatment to make sure I can support you safely.

  • Zenthai Shiatsu is typically performed fully clothed. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, such as yoga to allow for ease of movement and clean socks to keep feet warm.

  • I take bookings for 45 mins, 1 hour or 90 mins depending on the depth of the treatment you are seeking. Initial consultations are for 1 hour minimum and subsequent sessions may be frequent and shorter or longer deeper sessions maybe ideal.

  • Most of my clients book monthly or seasonal maintenance treatments. If we are working with an acute condition, you may consider weekly treatments.

  • Zenthai Shiatsu unique Thai massage as it offers a tailored and personalised approach incorporating many Thai massage techniques as well as tools from Zen Shiatsu, Osteopathy and remedial massage.

  • Zenthai Shiatsu could really help your back pain in several ways. Firstly alleviating compression, balancing misalignment, diffusing pain, encourage circulation and speed up healing.

  • Zenthai is an effective tool for managing stress and anxiety. Alleviating physical tension and the opportunity to co-regulate with another regulated nervous system is an extremely effective way relax and recover from stress and anxiety.

 Frequently Asked Questions

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