ZEN SHIATSU
Shiatsu is a form of traditional Japanese bodywork that promotes the body’s innate ability to correct energetic imbalances and heal itself. Shiatsu emerged from a blending of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture meridians, and traditional Japanese massage. Palm, finger, elbow and knee pressure are used, along with gentle stretches and rotations, to unblock stagnant ki (energy) in meridians that run throughout the body. Through stimulating acupressure points along the meridians, shiatsu encourages deep relaxation and balance. Shiatsu is helpful for treating muscle pain, chronic pain, respiratory issues, stress, insomnia, fatigue, headaches, and digestive issues.
I began studying zen shiatsu with my teacher Shunji Morimoto of Wendell, MA in 2014. I have also studied with Karlo Berger of Providence, RI. I am a certified practitioner member of the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA). I continue to study alongside a group of practitioners who studied with Shunji, Moshi Moshi Shiatsu, a collective offering shiatsu at community events in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. From 2017-2018, I organized a weekly free clinic to offer accessible shiatsu to community members in Great Falls, MA. In addition to practicing shiatsu, I have taught middle school and high school students in a variety of roles since 2017, most recently teaching high school Special Education. I grew up on the unceded land of the Pocumtuc Nation in Amherst, MA, before relocating in 2024 to Providence, RI, on the traditional land of the Narragansett Nation.
My goal as a Shiatsu practitioner is to create a space where clients can allow their bodies and minds to feel their wholeness and innate ability to heal. Learning shiatsu from my teacher Shunji restored my faith in my ability to learn, grow, and change, and move beyond old beliefs I held about myself. I aspire to carry forward the same warmth, unconditional acceptance, and care that Shunji has offered to his students and clients throughout the last 40 years that he has been practicing.
There will be a brief intake at the beginning of the session so I can understand your needs and goals. If it is your first appointment, we will discuss your health intake form.
Shiatsu sessions are clothed and performed on a futon mat. Please wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move and stretch in.
Sessions include thumb, palm, elbow and knee pressure along meridians throughout the body, combined with gentle stretches and rotations.
To see availability and schedule a shiatsu session online, please use the link below. If you are having trouble finding an available appointment that works with your schedule, or if cost is a barrier, please reach out to me directly through email or text.