Shiatsu

Introduced to the west from Japan in the seventies, shiatsu is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and works on the same principles as acupuncture, but uses finger pressure rather than needles. The recipient remains fully dressed, in loose comfortable clothing, and can be treated lying down or sitting up. The shiatsu practitioner uses fingers, knees, feet and various stretches to manipulate points along the meridian energy system in the body which relate to the internal body organs and systems.

Shiatsu releases tension and encourages a free and balanced flow of 'ki', or energy. Like acupuncture, shiatsu can help a great range of disorders, including menstrual and digestive problems.

Ruth Lander Shiatsuand Sports massageRUTH LANDER

Ruth trained at the British School of Shiatsu-Do and qualified as a shiatsu practitioner in 2005. In 2008 she obtained a diploma in Sports Injuries and Massage after studying at the London School for the Treatment of Sports Injuries.

Recent research shows that Shiatsu can help with relaxation, reducing muscular tension, improving sleep and increasing energy levels. Some other conditions which have been helped by shiatsu include headaches, menstrual problems, digestive problems, asthmatic symptoms and sports injuries.

Sports Massage is a deep tissue massage that is not just for athletes and sports injuries. It can also help relieve many of the everyday problems we can all suffer from. Sports massage can promote relaxation, reduce muscular tension and pain and improve circulation. It is excellent for preventing injuries [including repetitive strain] and for injury treatment and rehabilitation. It can also help you avoid the reoccurence of ‘old’ injuries.

Ruth practices at Bodywise on Friday evenings from 5 – 9pm

Shiatsu

1 hour £45

30 mins - £25

Sports Massage

1 hour £45

45 mins £35

30 mins £25

Special offer prices in Jan and Feb 2010:

1 hour £35

45 mins £28

30 mins £20

Margre de Vries (Prajnadevi), acupuncture, reflexology and shiatsu practitionerMargré de Vries (Prajnadevi) qualified from the British School of Shiatsu-Do in 1995 and has been a practitioner at Bodywise since 1991, where she sees patients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.Treatments are for one hour and cost £55.   Margre also practices acupuncture and reflexology here and is qualified to prescribe pre-prepared Chinese herbal remedies.