Junko Shiomi Shiatsu Massage in Islington, North London

Shiatsu 指圧 in Islington, North London

Neck & shoulder tension? Mood swings? Back pain?
Feeling stressed out & low energy? Uncomfortable bowels?

SHIATSU is a highly effective and enjoyable physical therapy that originated in Japan, and is rooted in Oriental Medicine. It can be beneficial both for specific medical conditions and as preventative healthcare. Treatment includes stretches and gentle and deep pressure on the meridians (energy channels that run along the body) mostly using the palms and thumbs to release energy blockages and re-establish the optimal flow of 気 “Ki/Qi/Chi” (energy force). The intention of this holistic massage therapy is to bring out the natural self-healing ability that we all posses by nature. Treatment takes place fully clothed.


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Shiatsu can help to

- Relax deep tissue and muscle
- Calm the nervous system
- Tonify the functions of internal organs
- Release the tension in joints and increase flexibility
- Improve lymphatic and blood circulation
- Alleviate physical and mental pain


History of Shiatsu

From prehistoric times, various hands-on therapeutic methods were performed in Japan. The origin of Shiatsu was called 手当て Te-ate, meaning "hands application", which was widely practiced among the general population and developed alongside 按摩 An-ma (massage based on Chinese Medicine) and 導引 Dou-in (a former Qigong, physical and breathing exercises) that were introduced from China in the 3rd century. These massage therapies were integrated together with Chiropractic and Osteopathy, which were imported from America in the late 19th century. The term 指圧 Shi-atsu, meaning "fingers pressure", has become widely known since the 1940's.


Comparison of Oriental Medicine & Western Medicine approaches

Oriental Medicine ------------------------------------------------- Western Medicine
Experiential------------------------------------------------------------------- Theoretical
Holistic therapy ------------------------------------------------ Symptomatic therapy
Unites the body & the mind ------------------- Separates the body & the mind
Regulates the internal balance -------------------------------- Removes disease


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Shiatsu sessions are available in Islington, North London

Highbury & Islington 90 min / 60 min / 40 min sessions
＊Canonbury Natural Health Clinic (265 Upper Street, N1 2UQ)
＊The Aberdeen Centre (22/24 Highbury Grove, N5 2EA)

Finsbury Park 90 min / 60 min sessions
＊The Seven Heavens Clinic (20 Blackstock Road, N4 2DW)
＊British School of Shiatsu-Do (Unit 3 Thane Works, Thane Villas, N7 7NU)

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