Shiatsu Bodywork
Sarah Churcher DS.FwSS. is a registered Shiatsu Society practitioner working in South Shropshire from Spiro clinic in Ludlow & Jenna Blair Yoga in Shrewsbury.
Shiatsu is a hands on style of bodywork, that focuses on supporting and nourishing the energy (Qi) flow within you. Chinese medicine theory and a knowledge of anatomy and physiology are used within the treatment, that takes into account how you are feeling physically, emotionally and your whole wellbeing.
The practitioner uses a skilled therapeutic touch to work with points and energy lines called meridians, with varying depths, movements and holding. The points and meridians are like a map on and into the body, showing the practitioner a clearer picture of how energy is flowing throughout you and where supportive touch could offer benefit.
Areas of stiffness are encouraged to let go or soften, areas experienced as painful, depleted or weak gently met, with the focus to awaken the energy flow (Qi) throughout those areas and connect with the whole of you. To help bring in a sense of ease and renewed connection within, to your own inner balance & healing systems.
The touch used by the practitioner will be what you are comfortable with, never forcing or using any sudden depleting movements. Gentle stretches may be used, along with rotations of joints and limbs to bring you back in touch with yourself and body.
All sessions with Sarah are received fully clothed on a massage couch/table. Treatments are received to support you physically, emotionally, addressing any pain you may be experiencing, for restorative relaxation and to support your wellbeing.
"The body remembers, the bones remember, the joints remember, even the little finger remembers. Memory is lodged in pictures and feelings in the cells themselves. Like a sponge filled with water, anywhere the flesh is pressed, wrung, or even touched lightly, a memory may flow out like a stream."
Clarissa. Pinkola. Estes
Clients coming for a treatment may want support with experiences such as:
Backs - neck, shoulders, hips, limbs - stiffness & pain
Circulation - connection to movement, boundaries & breathing
Emotions - anger, grief, pain, trauma, anxiety, exploring growth & joy
Energy flow - a deeper connection to energy within & body
Hormones - through all ages and stages
Injuries - strains & post-op
Nervous system - support
Movement / Flexability - posture, joints, tendons, nerves, fascia
Muscles - stiffness, aches, pain, injury, engagement
Relaxation - tension release, deeper breathing & restorative rest
Self care - supporting yourself, body & whole wellbeing
Shiatsu Society registered.
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