Shiatsu Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What happens in a Shiatsu treatment?

Clients remain clothed, loose fitting clothing is recommended in order to facilitate unrestricted movement. Treatments usually take place on a futon on the floor, but can be conducted on a massage table, massage chair, or physio-ball. Before treatment I discuss with clients what is most suited to their particular needs, comfort and level of mobility.
I encourage clients’ active involvement in their health and wellbeing and we explore appropriate exercises within the Shiatsu treatment that clients might integrate easily into their lives.

2. What happens in a Shiatsu Treatment – Is it Confidential?

All records, data and client related information is confidential and kept safely in accordance with current General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

3. How long is a treatment / course of treatments?

Regular treatments are usually of 45-50-minutes duration but are customised to clients’ specific needs. So although each session is self-contained, it may also be part of a short or longer course of treatments, in order to address particular, or on-going health and fitness issues, which I review with the client at the start of each session.
Short Treatments of 15 to 20-minutes duration are often suitable for concentrated work on a specific area and might be appropriate in a limited number of treatments over a shorter period of 2-3 days. This might be appropriate at the onset of a stiff neck, frozen shoulder or other areas of the body experiencing tension such as the lower back and calves and can be helpful with conditions including sciatica.

4. Does Bill do House Calls?

Yes By Arrangement – Call me on 07876 43 29 39 or email: bill@shiatsutherapy.net

5. Does Bill Do Remote / On-Line Treatments?

Yes if your health or mobility is such that direct contact puts you at risk, then this is an increasingly popular option. Bill will guide you through a treatment and you’ll be amazed at what you can do guided via a Zoom session. Although not the same as an in-person, one-to-one treatment you’ll experience the possibilities of breathing and integrated movement to treat those parts that are sometimes difficult to reach or contact, in ways that can be most helpful and liberating. 

6. What is the Shiatsu Society?

You can ask them directly at https://www.shiatsusociety.org 

Call me on 07876 43 29 39 or email: bill@shiatsutherapy.net