What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a holistic body therapy from Japan and a recognised method of Complementary Therapy. Rather than focusing solely on relieving symptoms, Shiatsu sees the person as a whole, embracing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of our being.
Shiatsu is much more than a form of massage. It can support profound processes of healing and personal growth, encouraging transformation on physical, emotional, and sometimes even spiritual levels. A brief conversation before and after each treatment helps deepen self-awareness, allowing your experience to be gently reflected upon and integrated into everyday life.
Treatments are given fully clothed on a comfortable futon mattress. Using gentle yet deeply effective pressure with the hands, thumbs, knees, and elbows, together with stretches and gentle rotations, I work along the body's meridians—the pathways through which life energy flows. This supports the release of tension and energetic blockages, helping to restore balance, vitality, and a sense of wholeness.
Shiatsu invites you to reconnect with your body, deepen your self-awareness, and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with yourself—creating the foundation for lasting health, resilience, and wellbeing.
Self-Shiatsu
Self-Shiatsu is a gentle and empowering practice that enables you to give yourself a therapeutic treatment through guided movements, acupressure, work with specific body areas, and gentle techniques that follow the course of the vagus nerve.
The vagus nerve is a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system—often referred to as the body's "rest and restore" system. It plays an important role in calming the nervous system, regulating the heartbeat, supporting digestion, and reducing the effects of stress. Stimulating the vagus nerve can promote relaxation, emotional balance, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
Self-Shiatsu is a wonderful way to strengthen self-awareness, cultivate resilience, and support the body's natural capacity for self-regulation. Over time, you develop a personal "toolbox" of simple yet effective practices that can help you return to the present moment, restore inner calm, and reconnect with your centre—whatever challenges life may bring.
Self-Shiatsu is easy to learn and can be taught just as effectively online as in person, allowing you to integrate these practices into your daily life wherever you are.
The Origins of Shiatsu
The art of healing through touch to activate life energy (Qi) has a history spanning thousands of years. Shiatsu has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine and gradually spread to Japan, where it continued to evolve.
Influenced by Western medicine, physiotherapy, and psychology, Shiatsu developed into a modern, holistic form of body therapy that supports health, balance, and personal wellbeing on physical, emotional, and energetic levels.
Who Is Shiatsu For?
Shiatsu is suitable for people of all ages who wish not only to relieve their symptoms, but also to explore the deeper causes behind them. For those who are willing to question familiar patterns of thought and behaviour and take an active role in their own wellbeing, Shiatsu can support profound and lasting change.
Shiatsu can also be a valuable complement to psychotherapy. It allows current themes to be experienced on a bodily level, supporting their gradual processing and integration.
When Can Shiatsu Help?
Physical Complaints
Headaches and migraines
Tension in the neck, shoulders, or back
Digestive problems and gastrointestinal discomfort
Acute or chronic symptoms without a clear medical cause
Menstrual discomfort
Supporting a weakened immune system
Emotional Wellbeing
Anxiety, nervousness, and inner restlessness
Stress, tension, and overwhelm
Sleep difficulties and exhaustion
Support following challenging life events or traumatic experiences
Times of Transition
Recovery and rehabilitation
Menopause
Pregnancy and the postnatal period
Life transitions, personal change, and decision-making processes
Fees / Info
Your first appointment usually lasts 90 minutes and includes a detailed initial consultation, an exploration of your concerns and needs, and setting goals for our work together.
Follow-up appointments generally last 60 to 75 minutes. Depending on what arises during a session, an appointment may occasionally take a little longer. The additional time will be charged accordingly.
First appointment 90 minutes: CHF 216
Follow-up appointment 60 minutes: CHF 144
Follow-up appointment 75 minutes: CHF 180
I am recognised by EMR and ASCA, as well as Visana and EGK. This means that treatment costs are partially covered by supplementary health insurance, depending on your individual policy. I recommend checking with your insurance provider before beginning treatment.
Payment
Payment can be made by invoice via Ärztekasse, in cash, or conveniently via TWINT.
What to Bring to Your Shiatsu Treatment
Please wear comfortable, stretchy clothing made from natural fibres, such as a sweatshirt, tracksuit bottoms, leggings, or comfortable trousers. Ideally, clothing should be free from zips, large buttons, and hoods.
Please also bring a fresh pair of socks with you.
Your Health
No medical diagnoses are made during Shiatsu treatment. Please let me know about any existing health conditions or if you are currently pregnant. If any new symptoms arise during the course of our work together, please inform me as well.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend an appointment, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance.
I appreciate as much notice as possible, as this allows me to offer the appointment to someone else. Appointments cancelled at short notice or missed without notice can usually no longer be filled and will therefore be charged.
