Shiatsu Massage in Ede on the Veluwe

You can choose from treatments of 60, 90 or 120 minutes. The more time we have, the deeper I can work. It takes at least 45 minutes for your nervous system to fully relax, so I recommend a longer treatment if you really want to surrender to the full healing effect.

Shiatsu stands apart through its focus on energy channels and acupressure points, rather than muscle tissue and relaxation techniques. It pairs well with Thai Yoga Massage: both are performed fully clothed on the mat.

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Shiatsu is performed fully clothed, so think joggers or leggings and a t-shirt.

Shiatsu involves pressure, but it shouldn't be painful. The therapy is about finding and releasing tension in a nurturing way. Let me know if you feel any discomfort so I can adjust the pressure.

Absolutely! Shiatsu combines particularly well with Thai Yoga Massage. Both are fully clothed and on the mat. Let me know what you're looking for and I'll create a custom fusion of different bodywork modalities.

Shiatsu is done fully clothed on the mat, with pressure on points and channels in the body. No oil is involved and the pressure is targeted rather than spread across the whole body. What is possible depends on the level of contraindication, and there are four.

1. No contra-indication: the treatment can go ahead as normal.

Osteoarthritis · Pelvic floor complaints and diastasis · Work-related overuse · Breastfeeding · Burnout and chronic stress · Fibromyalgia · Heel spur · HSP, ADHD and autism · Jaw tension and teeth grinding · Lower back pain · ME/CFS and long covid · Stomach and bowel complaints · Miscarriage and pregnancy loss · Neck pain and a stiff neck · Overworked muscles from sport · Menopause symptoms · Postpartum · Rheumatoid arthritis in remission · RSI and CANS · Scoliosis · Sleep problems and restless legs · Tension headache · Muscle soreness after training · Work-stress shoulders

2. Relative contra-indication: I do treat you, but with less or different pressure, another position or a shorter session.

Facial paralysis · Anxiety and panic · Asthma and COPD · Pelvic instability · Trapped nerve · Blood thinners · Carpal tunnel syndrome · Depression · Diabetes · Dizziness · Intermittent claudication · Frozen shoulder · Swollen lymph node · Herniated disc · High or low blood pressure · Hypermobility and EDS · Sciatica · IVF treatment · Cancer and aftercare · Caesarean section · Knee complaints · Groin injury · Lipoedema · Runner's knee · Lymphoedema · Menstruation, PMS and endometriosis · MS, Parkinson's, epilepsy, stroke · Kidney problems and dialysis · Nut allergy · Oedema · Oil allergy · Osteoporosis · Tendon irritation · Psoriasis in remission · Raynaud's · Thyroid complaints · Shin splints · Varicose veins · Lumbago · Strong painkillers · Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow · Tinnitus · Trauma and PTSD · Ankylosing spondylitis · Pregnancy

3. Local contra-indication: I apply no pressure on that point or area and treat you as usual otherwise.

Acne, rosacea and folliculitis · Bursitis · Eczema · Sprained ankle · Gout · A lump or pain whose cause isn't known · Cold sore · Hives · An open wound or bruise · A local inflammation or inflamed joint · Recent fracture · A muscle tear or strain · Fresh tattoo, 4 to 6 weeks · Fresh piercing, until it has closed · Fresh scar · Athlete's foot and nail fungus · Molluscum contagiosum · Warts · Sunburn

4. General contra-indication: I cannot work responsibly and we find a new date together.

Acute injury, the first few days · Acute psychosis · An acute situation that needs a doctor first · Phlebitis · Shingles · Heart condition, untreated or unstable · Concussion · A skin complaint of unknown cause · Fever, flu or covid · Impetigo · Lice · A migraine or cluster attack · A mole that is changing, growing, itching or bleeding · Under the influence of alcohol or drugs · An infected tattoo or piercing · Recent surgery · Ringworm · High-risk pregnancy without approval · Scabies · Strong painkillers that leave you drowsy or dizzy · Thrombosis or suspected thrombosis · Whiplash, the first few days · Erysipelas and cellulitis · A torn calf muscle, the first two weeks

Always discuss medical conditions with me beforehand, and check with your doctor if you are unsure. The earlier I know what is going on, the more precisely I can work.

This varies from person to person and depends on your goals, pain level and budget. For acute complaints I recommend weekly treatments until you feel relief. After that you can move to fortnightly or monthly maintenance. Regular, consistent treatments work better than a single intense treatment.

There isn't much you need to do. Don't eat a heavy meal right before, because we work on the mat and apply pressure around your belly and organs. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and arrive on time so we can ease in with a short intake. The rest we do together.

Give yourself time to land. After the treatment we share a cup of tea, and I'd suggest taking the rest of the day a little easier and drinking plenty of water. Shiatsu gets your energy moving, so you might feel deeply relaxed or surprisingly clear afterwards. Just listen to what your body is telling you.

It's a calm, rhythmic way of working. I use my fingers, thumbs, elbows and knees to apply pressure along the meridians, alternating with gentle stretches. It isn't an oil massage but work on the mat, fully clothed. Most people feel tension slowly release during the treatment and sink into a deep rest.

Shiatsu is ideal if you want to release tension or stress in a gentle, non-invasive way, or if you're dealing with chronic pain or emotional fatigue. It's also lovely if you prefer to stay clothed on the mat, without oil. If you're after a holistic approach that speaks to both your body and your mind, you're in the right place.

In my studio in Ede, on the edge of the Veluwe. We work on a mat on the floor, so I can use my body weight well to apply pressure and move you through stretches. It's a calm, warm space where you can fully come back to yourself.

Shiatsu helps you release tension, restore your energy and sleep better, and many people experience relief from pain. What I can't promise is a medical cure in a single treatment. It works best as part of regular self-care, and for serious complaints your doctor is always the first person to consult.