Shiatsu
Gently, with respect and with my full attention.
That is how I approach shiatsu and each of you, who come to me.
Whether you need to relax your stiff back, calm your mind or return to yourself.
A touch as a form of working with different layers of being.
Few words about shiatsu (and my path to it)
Japanese massage with a holistic approach that takes inspiration from both East (classical chinese medicine) and West (physical therapy) and combines them to find harmony.
It has potential to help relax not only the physical body, but also the layers of emotions, thought patterns, etc.
Since it comes from Japan, it probably doesn’t surprise you that the best space for it is on the ground. No massage table needed. Ideally there’s a futon (japanese mattress) on the floor.
Another difference compared to other types of massages is that you (the client) are fully dressed the whole time, from head to socks.
I didn’t have to travel to Japan to learn shiatsu though (yet).
I studied and am still studying it from physical therapist and a tai-ji master Jan Pletánek in Pardubice(taiji-pardubice.cz).
Besides studying shiatsu and movement in general (aikido, dancing) I went through requalification course “sports and relax massage” in Prague in Studio Římská in 2019.
What to expect in a shiatsu massage session
I offer you an hour of time for yourself. You'll have the opportunity to just lie and feel, while I'll be guiding your awareness through touch.
Before the start of the massage I'll be interested in what's currently your focus when it comes to your body, mind and feelings. What would you need at the moment?
It's much easier to work in this set-up. The talking part can take about 5 minutes.
for example:
- Today my shoulders are stiff and I need to remind them that it is possible to relax.
- My head is full of thoughts making it difficult to focus. I need to turn them off for a moment in order to get some rest.
- My forearm muscles are as tense as strings. I need to relax them and learn a few exercises to prevent future tension building up.
After that we move on to the massage part (touch therapy), where you'll be fully dressed (and wrapped in a blanked if you wish), lying on your back or belly on a massage mat. (45-50 minutes)
At the end of the massage you'll have 5-10 minutes to slowly wake up.
Time and price
60 minutes shiatsu . . . . . 1000 Kč
1,5h shiatsu & tea . . . . . 1200 Kč
Availability
The most up to date free spots can be found on my instagram @dotek.em in highlights selection
None of them work for you?
Write me and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. With evenings it’s usually a bit more difficult to find time in common, but I often have free time throughout the day - mainly mornings.
Where?
In your living room? I currently don't have a studio, so traveling to you is the best option.
Since shiatsu comes from Japan, it's no surprise that the preferred workspace is on the floor.
I'll bring everything necessary with me and all you need to do is to make space on the floor (2x2,5m).
Don't have enough space? I can arrange some - by renting a massage place.
For companies
Do you want to offer your employees an unusual benefit?
Japanese shiatsu massage is just the thing.
As a client you stay fully dressed from head to toes.
As a company all you have to arrange is space.
A room with empty floor space 2x2,5m and a comfortable room temperature.
Everything else I’ll bring with me.
Why shiatsu?
It’s relaxing. After an hour-long massage I often hear from people that they feel like they just woke up from a refreshing nap. We’re all different so each massage session is original, but they all have one thing in common - gentle approach. Basically through gentle touch techniques I create an impression of safe space that the body can relax into. Set aside the tension and stress, at least for a moment.
Side effects are occasional sleep during the massage, feeling like having the rest of the day at a slower pace or smiling a bit for no particular reason.
A shiatsu day in a company
We agree upon a single day or a regular (weekly) repetition (Mon-Fri).
Anyone interested will sign up in advance for a specific time slot (1h + 10 min break)
In the morning I’ll come and set up the space for massages
Massages
Lunch break
More massages
Options for payment:
The company provides space and pays individual massages
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space for finding the right configuration for you (the company provides space and pays x amount for each employee)
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The company provides space and individuals pay their own massages
Are you organizing an event and looking for a spot to relax for the participants (and organizers!)?
I'd be happy to join your festival, movement event, or even teambuilding's progam.