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Shiatsu – Initial Session
A 1 hr 30 min first Shiatsu session with time to discuss your needs and support your wellbeing
Service Description
Your first Shiatsu session usually lasts around 1 hr 30 min. We begin with a conversation about your main concern, general health, medical history, lifestyle, and what you would like support with. This also includes time to discuss any relevant safety considerations before treatment begins. Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese bodywork practice based on the principles of East Asian Medicine. It shares similar foundations with acupuncture and uses gentle pressure, stretches, and movement to support relaxation, balance, and overall wellbeing. The session is adapted to your individual needs and current presentation. It may be suitable whether your focus is mainly physical, emotional, or a combination of both. You remain fully clothed throughout the session. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement and relaxation, or bring a change of clothes with you. The session takes place on a futon mattress on the floor or on a massage table, using palms, thumbs, gentle pressure, and stretches. You may notice warmth, tingling, deep relaxation, or a sense of release. Abdominal Shiatsu may also be included as an important part of the session. In East Asian Medicine, the abdomen can offer useful information about your overall balance and may be gently worked with through touch and pressure. If you feel uncomfortable with abdominal touch, have pain, recent surgery, pregnancy, digestive sensitivity, trauma history, or simply prefer not to have this area worked on, please let me know. The session can always be adapted — your comfort matters more than any “perfect” technique. After the session, you may feel calm, energised, or sometimes a little sleepy. Temporary tiredness, emotional sensitivity, vivid dreams, or mild soreness can occasionally occur and usually settles naturally. To support a safe and appropriate session, please let me know about any current health conditions, injuries, recent surgery or procedures, pregnancy, allergies, infectious skin conditions, or any areas that are sensitive or should be avoided. Shiatsu is offered as a complementary wellbeing practice. It does not involve medical diagnosis or medical treatment and does not replace medical care. Please continue any care recommended by your doctor or healthcare professional.
Booking & Practice Policy
Please read this before requesting an appointment. All bookings are reviewed manually. Your appointment is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation email. Online booking requests close 24 hours before the appointment time. For same-day or short-notice enquiries, please contact me by email or text message. Payment for in-person sessions is made at the beginning of the appointment by cash, card, or bank transfer. You can change, cancel, or reschedule your appointment online up to 24 hours before your appointment time. After this time, please contact me directly. Late cancellations or missed appointments may incur a partial or full session fee. Please arrive no earlier than 5–10 minutes before your appointment. I do not have a waiting area. If you arrive late, I may not be able to extend your session. The full session fee still applies, even if the treatment time is shortened. Please let me know before your session if there have been any significant changes to your health, medication, pregnancy status, injuries, surgery, or ongoing medical care. If you feel unwell, especially with a fever, contagious illness, or infection, please contact me as soon as possible to reschedule. The full practice policy and consent form will be sent to you after booking and must be read before your appointment. Eri Ito – Chemin Holistique
Contact Details
0684120839
info@cheminholistique.com