About Shiatsu

Learn more about Japanese-Chinese bodywork

Japanese-Chinese bodywork

Shiatsu is a Japanese form of mindful bodywork, whose roots lie in traditional Chinese medicine.

"Shiatsu" translates as "finger pressure". Meridians and pressure points are stimulated, massaged, and treated in combination using the palms, fingertips, or thumbs.

Through gentle pressure, stretches and movements, Shiatsu regulates the energy flow and helps you to release stress, find inner peace and draw new strength.

In the south of Leipzig, I offer you a protected space where mindful touch, soothing scents, relaxing sounds and warming tea accompany your treatment.

1 - PERCEIVE

Arrival & Getting to Know Each Other

At the beginning, we'll take the time to understand your needs, your current situation, and your wishes. In a personal conversation, we'll get to know each other and create a foundation of trust for our journey together.

A short Sei-Ki sequence helps you to shift your focus from thinking to body awareness and to consciously perceive initial inner signals.

2 - FEEL

Sei-Ki – listening to the body

In this encounter, your body is the focus. Through Sei-Ki's quiet and mindful touch, space is created to perceive tensions, sensations, and inner movements. Often, the body reveals its own impulses and responses that cannot be accessed through the intellect.

You don't have to achieve anything or accomplish anything. It's about perceiving what your body is telling you.

3 - EXPERIENCE

Breathwork – Breath Journey

Breath can be a bridge between body, feelings, and inner experience. In this session, you will experience a guided and mindfully accompanied breathwork journey. Through conscious breathing, space is created for body awareness, inner images, and emotional processes. I will accompany you through my presence and supportive, trauma-sensitive perception and focusing techniques.

The focus is on experiencing – not on changing or achieving.

4 - INTEGRATE

Shiatsu – Finding peace and feeling grounded

The final session serves the purpose of integration. During a Shiatsu treatment, your body is given time to process and organize the experiences of the past weeks. Many people find this phase particularly calming, nourishing, and clarifying.

Together we will reflect on what has changed, what insights have been gained, and what can continue to accompany you in your everyday life.

Body, mind and soul in balance

Shiatsu views the human being as a unified whole. This understanding of health is rooted in Eastern tradition, where the principle of Yin and Yang forms the basis. In addition, it incorporates the explanatory model of the five elements – or the five phases of transformation – which describes five manifestations of life energy.

Stress, tension, or exhaustion are signals that your body is seeking balance.

Shiatsu helps you to reconnect with yourself – and regain your balance.

Thank you so much again for the wonderful experience I had with you! I went home feeling so inspired and uplifted, and I felt a wonderful sense of lightness for the rest of the day. I was completely present and connected with myself. It was such a beautiful feeling! Thank you also for your gentle and mindful approach! I felt very safe and supported—that’s also one reason why I was able to let go so completely. I look forward to seeing you next time on your mat!

Frauke, 45 years old, a sports scientist and mother from Dresden

Body, mind and soul in balance

Shiatsu views the human being as a unified whole. This understanding of health is rooted in Eastern tradition, where the principle of Yin and Yang forms the basis. In addition, it incorporates the explanatory model of the five elements – or the five phases of transformation – which describes five manifestations of life energy.

Stress, tension, or exhaustion are signals that your body is seeking balance.

Shiatsu helps you to reconnect with yourself – and regain your balance.

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