Discover the power of animal healing meditation with ReikiEma's guided Animal Healing meditation. Learn how to support your animal companion, with this easy to follow, tutorial and guided audio by Ema, in Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Lancs, UK. You and your furry friend can reap the benefits of Ema's applied experience of this holistic therapy. Find greater calm and bonding through this experience, designed to bring you both deeper, peace and presence. Animal Healing Meditation Watch Preview £ Buy from £0.99 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied

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Explore Ema's latest public appearances and publications. Including, published articles, media and videos featuring ReikiEma, a holistic therapist for humans and animals, Meditation Teacher and Reiki Master Teacher serving Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire, UK. Includes UK Reiki Federation Conference appearances, Shiatsu Society articles, interviews and Expert panel discussion appearances. Media 01 UK Reiki Federation Conference 2025: Reiki and Traditional Chinese Medicine with Ema Melanaphy Ema's talk on how Reiki can fit within the context of the Chinese Meridian system, 5 Elements Theory and Traditional Chinese Medicine; at this year's UK Reiki Federation Conference. Shiatsu from a Reiki perspective! 02 Do-in (Meridian Tapping) Tap along the Meridian lines in your body, with Ema. Connect in with the Energy flowing around your body, and "listen" to what your body tells you through the sensations, impressions and emotions/energetic qualities that come forward for you, during the practice.. Basic free version with background track and no voiceover. The exercise shown in this video is not suitable for everyone. Please don't push yourself beyond your comfort levels, with this exercise. Gentle tapping or even light touch is better than tapping too hard. Please avoid tapping on any areas of broken skin or injury. Please refrain from doing this exercise if you have any ongoing medical conditions which might make it unsafe (such as DVT, or pregnancy, for example - (not an exhaustive list)). If in doubt, please always check with your Doctor or other supervising medical professional, before doing the exercises shown in this video. 03 Ema's Healing, Energetic Meditation: Opening the UK Reiki Federation Virtual Conference 2024 Recorded from the UK Reiki Federation's Virtual Conference, 23rd November 2024. Ema's guided healing meditation is around 30m long. Suitable for anyone - no need for Reiki attunement/training or meditation experience. 04 Guided Healing Meditation for Companion Animals and their Humans Create a safe, nurturing healing space for you and your animal companion, to help them de-escalate from triggered, fearful, panicked or upset states. Discover how to model your energy and mindset, in a way which will be helpful and soothing to both your companion, and yourself. The Guided Healing Meditation for Companion Animals and their Humans is ideal for situations where your companion is over-stimulated or stressed-out, such as Bonfire Night, New Year's Eve, or any other times when they are likely to be triggered and/or overwhelmed. To l earn more about the benefits of Meditation and what Therapeutic Meditation options Ema offers, check out the "About Therapeutic Meditation " page. 05 Wisdom Keepers Workshop Do you know or feel things intuitively sometimes, but don't know whether or when to trust in it completely? Not sure whether it's your own imagination/subconscious wish or actually guidance and wisdom? If this is something you've experienced, and you'd like to learn how to develop your intuition and make it work for you; to discover what tools and techniques are out there for you to use, and just how meditation (and the energies of the Fire and Water Elements) can be key to accessing your inner wisdom and connection with the divine within you, then this Workshop is for you! 06 UK Reiki Federation: Online Webinar panel A panel discussion featuring Ema, sharing stories and experiences of giving Reiki to animals, in Rescue Centres. 07 Veganism: an Interview with Ema Melanaphy, founder of ReikiEma Ema's interview with UK Therapy Rooms, who were interested in finding out more about what it's like to be Vegan, as a Holistic Therapist. Click to read the Article, on UK Therapy Rooms' website. 08 Shiatsu Society Journal, Autumn 2022 An article by Ema published in the UK Shiatsu Professional Association: "Shiatsu Society Journal". In this article, Ema tackles the subject of Shizuto Masunaga's "Lifecycle of the Amoeba" (Zen Shiatsu's founder), in comparison with other Universal Archetypes, including the Fool's Journey, the Menstrual Wheel and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (click the image to read the article). 09 Reiki World Magazine: Summer Edition - Animal Reiki article Article by Sue Malcolm , on the Panel discussion - quoting from Ema and other panellist participants in the UK Reiki Federation Webinar . 10 Mystic Mag interview "Mystic Mag" online magazine featured an interview with Ema about work with Reiki and Energy work in one of their site's Blog articles. You can read it here .

Pregnancy and post-partum Massage New Client online form Pregnancy & Post-Natal Massage Client Form Pregnancy/Post-Natal Massage: Medical & Consent Form * First name * Last name * Date of Birth Day Month Month Year * Address * Phone Email * Emergency Contact: Name & relationship to you * Emergency Contact: Phone number (for us to phone/text) How did you hear about ReikiEma? Google Search Other Website Search Recommendation/Word of Mouth Social Media Other Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. * Have you received Massage Therapy or Bodywork before (including before pregnancy)? Yes No Medical Details * GP Address * GP Surgery Phone number * Have you received Massage Therapy or any other Complementary or Holistic Therapies before? Past Complementary Therapies/Massage If yes, what type of therapy, and (approximately) when was your last treatment? Other therapies * Are you currently taking any Medication? Yes - prescribed Yes - not prescribed No * If you are taking any medications, please specify the name if you can, and what it's for. Medications info * Do you exercise? Yes No If you answered "yes" to the previous question, how many times per week, for how long, and what type(s) of exercise? Exercise info Please list and briefly describe any conditions or symptoms you have experienced, or are experiencing. * Any allergies or sensitivities * Have you had any serious or chronic illness, operations or traumatic accidents? Serious or chronic illness, surgery or traumatic accidents * Pre-natal Care Provider Pre-natal Care Provider info May I have permission to contact your Care Provider? * Due Date Day Month Month Year * This is my (number: 1st, 2nd etc) Pregnancy Pregnancy Number * This will be my (number: 1st, 2nd...) birth. Birth number * Please tick current problems. Anaemia Leaking Amniotic Fluid, or Vaginal Bleeding * Bladder infection * Uterine bleeding * Blood clot or phlebitis * Chronic hypertension * Abdominal Cramping * Diabetes (gestational or mellitus) Oedema/swelling Fatigue Headaches Insomnia High Blood Pressure * Leg cramps Miscarriage * Heartburn Nausea Problems with placenta * Pre-term labour * Pre-eclampsia (toxemia) * Sciatica Separation of the rectus muscles Separation of the symphysis pubis Skin disorders / athlete's foot Excess thirst Varicose Veins Visual disturbances * Previous caesarian birth Contagious conditions Muscle sprain/strain Heart attack/stroke Constipation Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Low Blood Pressure Morning sickness Anxiety, stress or mood swings Breathlessness Other conditions or problems in current or past pregnancy (please detail below) Anything else you would like me to know? (please detail below) Current pregnancy conditions and symptoms * Please tick any problems experienced in previous pregnancy(ies) Anaemia Leaking Amniotic Fluid, or Vaginal Bleeding Bladder infection Uterine bleeding Blood clot or phlebitis Chronic hypertension Abdominal Cramping Diabetes (gestational or mellitus) Oedema/swelling Fatigue Headaches Insomnia High Blood Pressure Leg cramps Miscarriage Heartburn Nausea Problems with placenta Pre-term labour Pre-eclampsia (toxemia) Sciatica Separation of the rectus muscles Separation of the symphysis pubis Skin disorders / athlete's foot Excess thirst Varicose Veins Visual disturbances Previous caesarian birth Contagious conditions Muscle sprain/strain Heart attack/stroke Constipation Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Low Blood Pressure Morning sickness Anxiety, stress or mood swings Breathlessness Other conditions or problems in current or past pregnancy (please detail below) Anything else you would like me to know? (please detail below) Previous pregnancy conditions and symptoms Further details on current/past pregnancy conditions/symptoms Further details on pregnancy conditions/symptoms I am experiencing a low risk/high risk pregnancy, according to my doctor/midwife. Disclaimer / Client Statement For my records, I need to confirm that you have read, understood and answered all of the previous questions. If there is anything you do not understand, or wish to ask about, please ask me now (before signing this statement). Otherwise, please read the following statement, and sign below to show that you agree. To the best of my knowledge, the information I have given in this form is true, and I have not withheld any information concerning my health. I will keep Ema Melanaphy updated on my health, should there be any changes to the answers already given. If I have, or develop any medical complications (marked with * in the list above) I will discuss the condition with my massage therapist, and will get a medical release signed by my pre-natal care provider, before continuing bodywork. * Client Signature Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Date Day Month Month Year Submit

Indulge in the soothing mind and body benefits of safe, expert pregnancy massage at ReikiEma Warrington, St Helens, Wigan, and mobile treatments covering the whole North-West. Discover a holistic approach to wellness for expecting Mamas, and their babies too. Ema is an experienced, qualified and insured pregnancy massage practitioner. This is a full-body massage adapted to be safe during pregnancy, but can also be tailored to help support and support individual pregnancy symptoms. Pregnancy Massage Full-body massage, specially adapted for pregnancy, and suitable for aiding in post-partum recovery. This treatment offers a range of Health & Wellbeing benefits; for both Mama-to-be, and baby A gentle, relaxing, health-promoting full-body massage, tailored to support pregnancy, from trimester 2 until childbirth, as well as aiding in postpartum recovery. Massage during pregnancy can alleviate symptoms, help to ease and soothe tightness, pressure on joints, organs and ligaments, and calms stresses. Price and Booking The Benefits of Massage during pregnancy Regular massage during a pregnancy can benefit Mothers, as well as their unborn baby, and supports the Mother emotionally and physiologically - and the endorphins it brings to the Mother are passed to b aby as well. It can help childbirth to be easier, as well as having benefits for postpartum recovery. Some of the benefits of regular massage during pregnancy are: 1. Stimulation of the blood circulation: bringing nutrients and fluids to the organs of the body, and to the baby. 2. Lymphatic drainage: detoxification, eliminating toxins and waste, and reducing oedema (swelling). 3. Promoting healthy digestion; 4. Releasing muscular tension and compression, 5. Helping avoid varicose veins; 6. Inducing deep relaxation and reducing emotional stress; 7. Helping maintain a healthy, balanced blood pressure. Massage also encourages the release of oxytocin , which is a pain reducing hormone - providing pain relief during labour and childbirth. Price and Booking "With the end of my second trimester in a couple of weeks, I wanted to get myself third trimester ready with the summer time bliss package* with Ema - it sounded amazing! It started with a massage which was wonderful and got rid of so much tension, it was tailored to exactly what I needed according to symptoms, pains etc. The reiki going into the guided meditation was lovely and I’ve never felt so relaxed during a treatment. I highly recommend this treatment to anyone who is needing that extra self care and connection in pregnancy. Thank you, Ema." KD, Cheshire * (The "Bliss" pregnancy packages with Ema combine a full Pregnancy Massage, Reiki session, and a guided connection meditation, for mamas-to-be and their little ones. Spending some special quality time together, in a safe, held, energetic space)

Visit our 'Animal Reiki Terms & Conditions' page for comprehensive guidelines on what you can expect from our professional Reiki for Animals services. Serving Merseyside, Cheshire, Wigan, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and more, in the UK with our in-person sessions. Offering Reiki to animal clients around the world, with our virtual appointments and Distance Animal Reiki sessions. Animal Reiki Terms & Conditions Owner Statement I understand that a Reiki session for animals with Ema Melanaphy does not replace veterinary advice, expertise or treatment. Should the above animal become ill or injured at any time between now and completion of this course of Animal Reiki treatments, I will inform my vet and Ema Melanaphy. If the animal receiving Reiki is currently being treated/under observation by a veterinary practitioner I have been advised to inform them that my animal is receiving Reiki energy-work from Ema Melanaphy. I understand that an animal Reiki session will be at the rate quoted on the website at the time of booking, per hour/session. I have read and agree to the terms of the Cancellation and Privacy Policies (below). Cancellation Policy Cancellations made prior to 2 days before an appointment will be refunded in full. Cancellations between 24-48 hours prior to an appointment will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations from 24 hours before an appointment onwards, will incur the full charge (unless waived, at the therapist’s discretion). Privacy Policy The personal data I collect about you relates to your name, address, and the health and history of your animal. This data will be stored and used in accordance with GDPR regulations. It will only be used by myself, for communication with you, and as part of my ongoing treatment of your animal, to record any changes to their health, wellbeing, and any changes which may occur during the course of their treatment. You have the right to see these records at any time, and have the right to ask for your records to be destroyed. Should you have a complaint, you have the right to request contact details of the supervising authority/Association, to lodge this. Information will only be shared with the animal’s vet, or other professionals as requested by you and the animal’s vet. Book now

ReikiEma's heartwarming journey and involvement as a holistic therapist volunteering with Reiki at the RSPCA and Reiki Medic-Care. Discover Ema's impact and experiences in Warrington, UK and further afield. સ્વયંસેવી My Animal Reiki Story - from RSPCA volunteer to Accredited Professional 2020 એ વર્ષ હતું જ્યારે મેં RSPCA સાથે સ્વયંસેવક બનવાનું શરૂ કર્યું હતું! હું પ્રાણી કલ્યાણ (અને એક મોટી સોફ્ટી) વિશે જુસ્સાદાર છું, અને તેથી મેં સલામત, પ્રેમાળ ઘરની જરૂરિયાતવાળી બિલાડીને પાળવાનું નક્કી કર્યું! ટિગ્સ (જમણી બાજુએ મારી સાથે ચિત્રિત) મારી સાથે ઘરે આવ્યાના થોડા સમય પછી, જ્યારે મેં તેને રેકી કરી ત્યારે મેં તેના વર્તનમાં નોંધપાત્ર ફેરફાર નોંધવાનું શરૂ કર્યું! તે શારીરિક રીતે હળવા થઈને સૂઈ જશે અને ખૂબ જ આનંદિત દેખાવ મેળવશે - ત્યાં પણ ગરબડ થશે અને કેટલાક બિલાડીના બચ્ચાં જેવા ફ્લોર પર ફરતા હશે! એટલું જ નહીં, પરંતુ ટિગ્સની એકંદર ભાવનાત્મક સ્થિતિ અને સુખાકારીનું સ્તર પણ બદલાવા લાગ્યું. તે ખૂબ જ તણાવગ્રસ્ત, અતિ-જાગ્રત છોકરો (જે સહેજ પણ અવાજ આવે તો કૂદી પડતો, અને જો તે આકસ્મિક રીતે કંઈક પછાડી દે અથવા રમતમાં મને પંજા વડે પકડે તો) ગભરાઈને બહાર નીકળીને ઠંડીથી બહાર નીકળતી ભવ્ય લાઉન્જ-ગરોળી તરફ ગયો. તેના મનપસંદ રેડિયેટર અથવા વિન્ડો-સિલ પર! મને ખોટું ન સમજો - ટિગ્સ હજી પણ કેટલીકવાર તણાવમાં રહે છે, પરંતુ તેના સામાન્ય વર્તન અને ભાવનાત્મક સ્થિતિસ્થાપકતામાં ઘણો સુધારો થયો છે - તે એક અલગ છોકરા જેવો છે! તેથી અલબત્ત મેં RSPCA ને સ્વયંસેવક તરીકે મારી સેવાઓ ઓફર કરી, અંદર આવવા અને RSPCA ના કેટલાક વધુ રહેવાસીઓને રેકી આપવા! તેણે મારા ટિગ્સને ખૂબ મદદ કરી હતી, અને હું શક્ય તેટલા જરૂરિયાતમંદ પ્રાણીઓને મદદ કરવા માંગતો હતો. આજથી ઝડપી આગળ: હું હવે એક લાયક એનિમલ રેકી ચિકિત્સક છું, અને હજુ પણ દર અઠવાડિયે RSPCAમાં સ્વયંસેવક છું (મારી પાસે હવે મારું પોતાનું લોકર પણ છે!). ત્યાંનો મારો સમય મને ઘણું શીખવે છે, મને સુંદર, સૌમ્ય આત્માઓ સાથે જોડાવા અને સશક્તિકરણ કરવામાં અને મદદ કરવામાં મદદ કરે છે જેઓ ઘણીવાર આઘાત, દુર્વ્યવહાર અને શારીરિક સમસ્યાઓમાંથી પસાર થાય છે. તે હોઈ શકે છે ક્યારેક હૃદય તોડી નાખે છે, પરંતુ તેમની અદ્ભુત સ્થિતિસ્થાપકતા અને ફરીથી વિશ્વાસ કરવાની ક્ષમતા એટલી મજબૂત છે - તેઓ મારા હીરો છે! હું તે બધાને પ્રેમ કરું છું, અને મારાથી બને તેટલી તેમને મદદ કરવા માંગુ છું. (જો કોઈને આશ્ચર્ય થયું હોય તો, ટિગ્સ એક પાલક નિષ્ફળ છે! ) Ema છેલ્લા કેટલાક સમયથી RSPCA વોરિંગ્ટન, હેલ્ટન અને સેન્ટ હેલેન્સ શાખા માટે તેમની સેવાઓ સાથે સ્વયંસેવી રહી છે અને તેણે જે ફેરફાર કર્યો છે તે નોંધપાત્ર છે! એમા પ્રાણીઓ સાથે હંમેશા શાંત, સમજદાર અને ધીરજ રાખે છે. તે હંમેશા દરેક પ્રાણી રેકી મેળવવાનું પસંદ કરે છે તે વિવિધ રીતો વિશે પૂછે છે અને તે દરેક પ્રાણીની જરૂરિયાતોને અનુરૂપ અત્યંત અનુકૂલનશીલ છે. અમારી દેખભાળમાં આવતા મોટાભાગના પ્રાણીઓએ દુર્વ્યવહાર અથવા ઉપેક્ષા સહન કરી છે જે પ્રત્યે એમાની સાચી કરુણા દર્શાવે છે. Emaનું જ્ઞાન અને કૌશલ્ય એ અમારી શાખામાં એક અદ્ભુત સંપત્તિ છે. Ema આપેલા સમય અને પ્રતિબદ્ધતા માટે અમે બધા ખૂબ જ આભારી છીએ અને 100% કોઈને પણ અને કોઈપણ પ્રાણી કે જેને વધારાની મદદ/સહાયની જરૂર હોય તેને તેની સેવાની ભલામણ કરીશું. અલાના બીબી એનિમલ વેલ્ફેર ટીમ લીડર હું ચેસ્ટર યુનિવર્સિટી સાથે એનિમલ રેકી અભ્યાસમાં ભાગ લેવા માટે પણ અવિશ્વસનીય રીતે ભાગ્યશાળી છું અને વોરિંગ્ટન હેલ્ટન અને સેન્ટ હેલેન્સ RSPCA! આશ્ચર્યની વાત એ છે કે, એનિમલ રેકીની અસરો વિશે બહુ મોટો ડેટા નથી, તેથી આ અદ્ભુત થેરાપીને જરૂરિયાતવાળા વધુ પ્રાણીઓ માટે ખોલવામાં મદદ કરવાની કઈ વધુ સારી રીત છે, તેના ઉકેલ માટે કંઈક કરવાથી! મેં યુનિવર્સિટી ઓફ ચેસ્ટરના પ્રાણી અધ્યયન વિભાગનો તેમના અદ્ભુત બિઝનેસ હબ દ્વારા સંપર્ક કર્યો અને બચાવ કૂતરા પર રેકીની વર્તણૂકીય અસરોને જોવા માટે અભ્યાસ કરવાનો વિચાર રજૂ કર્યો. તેથી ડેટા એકત્ર કરવાનું હવે ચાલુ છે, અને તમે ડેનિસને જુલાઇ 2021 માં ડેટા એકત્રીકરણ દિવસ દરમિયાન, તેના એક કેનલ-સાથીને મારા અંતરની રેકી મોકલવાની આડઅસરોનો આનંદ લેતા ડાબી બાજુ જોઈ શકો છો. મારે ઉલ્લેખ કરવો જોઈએ કે જ્યારે હું તેને પ્રથમ વખત મળ્યો, ડેનિસ એક અવિશ્વસનીય રીતે ડરપોક, ડરપોક છોકરો હતો જે મારા હાથથી દૂર રહેતો હતો અને મારી પાછળ સંતાવાનો પ્રયત્ન કરતો હતો. એક આત્યંતિકથી બીજી આત્યંતિક! તમે નથી માત્ર "જોઈએ.....આંખો.....ઝઝઝઝઝ" ની તે ક્ષણને પ્રેમ કરો. જો તમને એનિમલ રેકી વિશે કોઈ પ્રશ્નો હોય, તમે મને નીચે એક સંદેશ મૂકી શકો છો, સબ્સ્ક્રાઇબ કરી શકો છો અને સોશિયલ મીડિયા પર મને ફોલો કરી શકો છો! Book Animal Reiki

Experience the therapeutic power of Shiatsu at ReikiEma in St Helens, Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire, UK. Learn more about the holistic benefits Shiatsu can offer with a local student practitioner. About Shiatsu "The Art of Touch" “Shiatsu is a touch based therapy that applies pressure to areas of the surface of the body through loose comfortable clothing for the purpose of promoting and maintaining wellbeing. A Shiatsu practitioner will initially consult with the client and plan the Shiatsu treatment. The client will then be positioned comfortably, with appropriate adjustments being made throughout the session. Clear and accurate aftercare advice will be given. Shiatsu is a Japanese word that literally means finger pressure and derives its theoretical and practical roots from the ancient traditions of Oriental medicine. Today it is an autonomous treatment method influenced by Chinese, Japanese and Western knowledge. In addition to being regularly used by thousands of people all over the world, a variety of charities, health foundations, NHS trusts and hospitals in the United Kingdom provide Shiatsu to support patients whilst receiving treatment for a range of health issues and to help them maintain their general wellbeing. Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council What is Shiatsu? Welcome to ReikiEma, where I provide a range of holistic therapies to help you achieve balance and vitality. While many people associate Shiatsu with massage chairs and gadgets, it is actually a powerful and little-understood therapy that can have a profound impact on your health and well-being. Allow me to introduce you to this transformative therapy, today. Book now Shiatsu's Background Discover the ancient healing art of Shiatsu at my Holistic Therapy practice. Originating in Japan and rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu is a holistic approach to healing that focuses on the interconnected relationship between the body, mind, and spirit. With my expertise, you can release tension, reduce stress, and achieve overall balance in your life. Originating in Japan, with its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anma (an ancient form of Chinese massage similar to Tui Na, which was taken to Japan in the 10th Century CE.) The system of Anma was later developed as a profession for people who were blind; with Anma schools for the blind being founded across Japan - sighted people were banned from practising Anma! Book now In the 20th Century, Shiatsu was created as a healing modality, in its own right - making use of techniques from Anma, and other Japanese healing therapies, as well as the Traditional Chinese Medicine system of meridians and acupressure points in the body. Since its creation, Shiatsu has been developed and evolved to reflect many different approaches and techniques by different teachers and practitioners, and ranges from taking a Western/Eastern hybrid approach, though Zen Shiatsu, which uses extensions of the Classical Meridians, developed by a prominent teacher/practitioner in the 20th Century: Shizuko Masunaga . There is also "Seiki" - developed by one of Masunaga's top students, Akinobu Kishi . Seiki relies on "being" rather than "doing", more in the realm of the energetic and less on "working" meridians (not Reiki, but with many areas of communality). What connects all of these diverse schools of, and approaches to Shiatsu, are the therapeutic relationship between receiver and practitioner, the element of healing through touch, and the energetic connection between giver and receiver, which takes place during treatments. Book now What happens in a Shiatsu session? Shiatsu is highly adaptable, and can be tailored to people in most states of health and medical conditions. A Shiatsu treatment can be carried out with the receiver seated at a desk, lying on a treatment table, or (more traditionally) on a comfortable futon mat, on the floor. Book now Before a first treatment, the practitioner will often ask their client a fairly detailed set of questions around lifestyle, medical history and about the client's general picture of health and wellbeing. These questions help the practitioner to build up a picture of their client’s energetic picture, and any factors which are likely to be impacting on their overall holistic health and wellbeing. Some practitioners will ask to see a client’s tongue, as the Traditional Chinese Medicine technique of "tongue diagnosis" can be incorporated into Shiatsu; whereas some practitioners use observation of the client’s movements, speech, behaviour (what they say & do as well as how they say & do it) and any other outward signs of energetic or constitutional patterns – sometimes using the 5-elements/phases model as a framework. There will normally be a pre-treatment conversation, which usually covers asking the client which lying positions they are comfortable with, whether there are any areas they would prefer not to be worked on (some people are sensitive about their feet, for example), any symptoms present on that day, as well as giving the Shiatsu receiver the chance to decide/say what they would like to get from that day's treatment. After the pre-conversation, the client will be invited to lie down on the Shiatsu futon or treatment table (wearing comfortable, loose clothing, and having removed shoes and any chunky jewellery/watches/glasses), and offered a pillow and/or blanket/bolsters for additional support/comfort. Book now The Shiatsu practitioner often begins a treatment with “Hara diagnosis” – palpating areas of their client’s abdominal area, each of which correspond to a Traditional Chinese Medicine organ (reflexologists do the same). Hara Diagnosis offers the practitioner the chance to connect with their receiver's energy, to observe the relative qualities of energy in the different Chinese organs, and how they respond to the practitioner's own energy. Shiatsu practitioners will often use the information they pick up during Hara diagnosis, to decide which meridians will likely be their focus for the treatment - this is particularly the case with Zen Shiatsu practitioners. In the treatment itself, the practitioner uses hands (palming), thumbs (thumbing) and sometimes even knees, fore-arms and elbows, to work along the meridian lines (or energy channels) of their client’s body. Sometimes they will incorporate movement into the treatment, and include supported rotations, and/or stretches. Shiatsu practitioners are trained in safely and confidently moving amd supporting their clients’ legs, arms, heads, feet etc, and so if the client is able to completely relax and make their body as loose and floppy as possible, this is best for the treatment. "Helping” by doing the movement yourself actually means that you won’t get the full benefit of the movement – although this isn’t easy to (not) do for everybody, especially if you're new to Shiatsu - and your practitioner should understand if you find yourself not able to fully relax into being moved, straight away. Book now Book now What to expect after Shiatsu After a treatment, clients may feel a little light-headed or “spacey”, and so they’re encouraged to sit and drink some water or tea, and come back fully, before leaving after a Shiatsu session. Their practitioner will offer advice on ways to support their wellbeing (such as activities which will help support the work they have begun in the session, food energetics) and if the receiver has any questions, they are free to ask them – although as with Reiki and other energy-work modalities, the experience of the receiver is most important. It’s advisable to stay well hydrated after a Shiatsu treatment, to take things easy if possible. There may be a few aches and pains after Shiatsu, because it can be uncomfortable to re-establish a flow of energy where there may have been stagnation or deficiency - think about how it feels when the blood starts flowing to a hand or foot again, after circulation has been cut off for a while! The body can also sometimes go into a detoxification state, and some people feel a little under the weather because of this – they might have mild cold symptoms, or a minor headache, for example. This should only last for a day or two at most, and will only be very mild. Book now What does Shiatsu do? Each treatment will feel very different, and will do different things. What you need, and how you'll receive the maximum benefit on the day, depends upon your energy at the time of treatment. And one crucial thing you need to know about energy is that it doesn't stay still! It's always moving, changing and transforming. This is true of the energy around us, as well as the energy within our bodies and the energy that makes us, well, us! Some of the general overall outcomes intended by the practitioner for each Shiatsu session are: to help bring the person’s Qi into better balance; to promote the smooth, healthy flow of Qi through the meridians; and to help alleviate any aches, pains physical discomfort and symptoms which may be present. A Shiatsu treatment can be a deeply relaxing experience, a vigorous enlivening experience, a profoundly moving spiritual experience, and anything in-between! Shiatsu can help people to feel connected into their own bodies – and can bring a sense of peace and stillness. Some people describe it as "like going to church", others say it’s "like connecting into the Universe", and some people find it helps them to have moments of clarity and self-awareness about how they relate to the people in their lives and the world around them. It's probably fair to say that Shiatsu is not your standard massage! Book now How does Shiatsu work? Shiatsu makes use of the same energetic pathways (or Meridians) which Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners use. Shiatsu is based on the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, but many Shiatsu practitioners incorporate other elements into their treatments, as they evolve, learn and develop their practice. This is why it’s helpful to read reviews from other clients and also to talk to your practitioner before trying Shiatsu, to check whether their style and approach resonates for you. Energy work (as other forms of therapy) is always most successful when the client and practitioner’s energy resonate well with each other. Factors to consider are: how confident you feel in them and their skills, whether you feel they are compassionate (if that's what you prefer), whether their approach and way of expressing themselves feels right for you and whether you feel you just click. No matter how amazing a practitioner's skills and knowledge, you have to feel confident and safe with them, in order to reap the full benefits of the treatment. For more information about Shiatsu you can visit the Shiatsu Society (UK) or the CNHC ’s information about Shiatsu. Book now Shiatsu reviews Due to Ema massaging I have more flexibility in my joints less pain and a better understanding of my inner self and my thoughts Ema always takes time to listen to any problems you may be experiencing after my session my posture is so much better Ema is a lovely person Kate Neeson I have been receiving sessions with Ema over the last few months and I have to say they have been truly amazing. From start to finish each session has been a glorious experience. I have felt calmer, more inner peace and energised and much more focused. I highly recommend to anyone looking to improve your overall well being This was my fifth session and each one seems to get better. I was so relaxed during the session today that I nearly fell asleep. I came into the session feeling tired and stressed and left feeling calm, relaxed and energised. Booking my next session soon Shiatsu client at Juniper Clinic Phil Jordan

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