What is shiatsu?
Shiatsu means "finger pressure". It was developed in Japan as a harmonising therapy and has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Dhali applies steady pressure along the body's meridians, mostly with his thumbs and palms, and at times with elbows, knees and feet. A treatment may also include moxibustion, cupping and corrective exercises to take home.
How it works
In the Chinese medicine tradition, health depends on Qi, the body's life energy, moving freely. Where it becomes stuck, tension and discomfort build. Where it runs low, the body feels depleted.
Shiatsu works on both: easing the areas that are restricted and supporting the ones that are run down. Because every part of the body affects the rest, a treatment looks at the whole person and at what sits behind a problem, as well as the sore spot itself.
What it can help with
People come to shiatsu for muscle and joint tension, poor posture, stress and tiredness, or simply to rest and reset. Each treatment covers the whole body and is shaped around how you arrive on the day.
Your treatment
Each session lasts 90 minutes and costs $90.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing, as shiatsu is given fully clothed.
Treatments are given on a futon in the studio treatment room.
Dhali begins with a short conversation about your health and what you'd like from the session.
Health fund rebates are not available.
Treatment times
Monday and Friday 12pm, 2pm
Wednesday 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
About your therapist
Dhali holds a Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies from the Australian Shiatsu College and has practised for 25 years.
Prefer to call? Phone 0433 024 286 or email hello@vidathayoga.com