Ancient wisdom for modern stress. Available in the Algarve, Portugal.
When words aren't enough, let your body lead the way.
Shiatsu is a Japanese bodywork therapy that uses gentle pressure along energy meridians to release deep-held tension, restore balance, and activate your body's natural capacity to heal.
More Than Massage
Shiatsu is rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Working with your body's energy system through nurturing touch, stretches, and acupressure, each session helps you:
Release chronic muscle tension
Calm an overactive nervous system
Improve sleep and digestion
Process emotions stored in the body
Restore your natural energy flow
This isn't simply relaxation. It's a reset for your entire system.
What to Expect
Your shiatsu session takes place fully clothed on a comfortable futon. Using rhythmic pressure with thumbs and palms, along with gentle stretches and rotations, each session lasts 60 to 90 minutes.
There are no oils and no undressing — just therapeutic touch that speaks directly to your nervous system
Training & Experience
With over 30 years of bodywork experience, I bring a depth of knowledge to every session. My qualifications include:
Shiatsu Practitioner & Master Certificates
Meridian Therapy & Acupuncture Bodywork Techniques
Reflexology Certification
Integration of multiple somatic approaches
Every session is tailored to what your body needs on that day.