What is Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a traditional hands-on japanese healing therapy. It is deeply
relaxing and regular shiatsu helps to prevent the build up of stress on our
daily lives.
The philosophy underlining shiatsu is that vital energy (ki) flows through
the body in a series of channels called meridians. For different reasons Ki
can stop flowing freely and this then produces a symptom.
As the quality of ki changes the symptoms will gradually improve. Shiatsu is
a therapy that works on the individual as a complete being. Not just on the
body but also on an emotional and mental levels.

What to expect in a session
Each session last approx 1 hour. On the first session your therapist may
take a case history according to the principles of Traditional chinese
medicine.
The client stays fully clothed. Your practitioner will use a variety of
techniques to improve your energy flow. Gentle holding, pressing with palms,
thumbs, fingers, elbows, kness and feet on the meridians and rotations and
streteches can all be used. Following a treatment, there can be a feeling of
increased vitality and you may feel invigorated yet relaxed.

Guidelines for receiving shiatsu
Please bring or wear loose comfortable clothing, preferably cotton.
Do not eat heavily 2 hours prior to treatment.
Do not drink alcohol before or after treatment
After treatment drink plenty of water to smooth the flow of changes
Avoid if possible strenuos or stressful activites after your session

Common conditions which have been helped by shiatsu
Headaches, migraines
Whiplashes,neck stiffness
Asthmatic symptoms
Back pain
Joint pain, reduced mobility
Digestive problems
Menstrual problems
Depression, anxiety

Benefits of shiatsu
It relaxes mind and body
It restores energy
Iit eases tension and stiffness
It improves breathing and posture
It improves circulation
It enhances well being

About Anna Fra
I am a fully qualified Shiatsu Therapist. I have been practising shiatsu
since 2000 following 3 years of training at the european shiatsu school in
London.
I also hold a Honors degree in Psychology by the university of Salamanca in
Spain.

I started working on a voluntary basis at the Stress Project in Islington
with clients with anxiety and depression referred from the NHS.
I have been offering Shiatsu at Real Therapy in Brick Lane since 2003
I currently work at a house for women with mental health problems, and a
Detoxificacion clinic for the charity Equinox.

My way of doing Shiatsu combines the Zen approach of hara and meridian
diagnosis and the principles of Chinese Medicine.