Brussels-based practice: Holistic bodywork & complementary care
Brussels-based practice: Holistic bodywork & complementary care
Massage table sessions available upon request — please specify during booking
Experience relaxation, harmony, and renewal on an authentic Japanese futon.
Shiatsu literally means ‘finger pressure’ and is a refined Japanese art of bodywork that embraces the human being as a whole.
Receiving shiatsu is a deeply relaxing experience that helps prevent the daily accumulation of stress. It offers support for various physical and emotional concerns and has a positive effect on the entire person: physically, psychologically, and spiritually.
The discipline can be used preventively alongside or as support for conventional care, offering a gentle, complementary approach to body and mind. As such, it can be a valuable addition to treatments or therapeutic trajectories (such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, or psychotherapy).
Although shiatsu originated in Japan in its modern form, the foundations of this holistic pressure point massage lie in millennia-old Eastern wisdom. The method incorporates the energetic principles that today also form the basis of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Through gentle, profound pressure with the thumbs and palms, combined with rotations and stretches, shiatsu supports the body’s self-regulating capacity and strengthens the body-mind balance.
In the Oriental tradition, health is seen as the harmonious flow of Ki (life energy). By working with Japanese acupressure and meridians, energetic blockages are dissolved, allowing the Ki to flow freely again. Ki can be seen as a bridge between the “primal source” – a state of pure being and peaceful inner stillness – and the formal world: your body, your mind, and the appearances of this world. When this energy flows freely, you feel vital and balanced.
For an overview of international studies on the effects of shiatsu, please visit the website of the Belgian Shiatsu Federation.
During the energetic assessment, we look at the person as a whole, according to Eastern principles, to understand the core of your needs. As a shiatsu-shi – a professional shiatsu practitioner – I integrate the following views and personal touches:
This depends on your needs. For a first appointment, I recommend the Extra session (90 min). This allows ample time for an energetic assessment to fully tailor the experience to your specific concerns or wishes. The Standard option (60 min) focuses on deep relaxation and harmony, including a shorter assessment. For quick relaxation during a busy schedule, the Short session (30 min) is ideal; here, we only briefly check for any areas to avoid.
For children aged 7 to 12, there is a specific Child session (40 min), the perfect duration for a gentle introduction to stillness and focus.
Every encounter is unique. After a brief or extensive assessment, I invite you to take a place on a comfortable futon (a traditional Japanese mat). You usually lie on your stomach or back, but lying on your side or receiving shiatsu in a seated position is also possible for optimal comfort. Afterwards, there is time for reflection and integration. If relevant, I will provide a Do-In yoga exercise to support or enhance the benefits of your visit.
The practice is located in Ixelles, near VUB/ULB and just 150m from metro Delta. The location is on the border of Auderghem, Watermael-Boitsfort, and Etterbeek.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing with long sleeves, long trousers (such as sweatpants), and clean socks. Shiatsu works deeper without direct skin contact. Touching the bare skin primarily stimulates the superficial nerves, which can disrupt the focus on deeper tissues. Through the clothing, I can better sense and support your internal balance.
You can change on-site.
No problem at all! While shiatsu is traditionally given on a futon, the session can also take place on a massage table. Please mention this during your online booking, and I will make sure the table is ready for you.
Certainly. You can receive shiatsu in various positions. For those who have difficulty lying on their stomach, the practice has an ergonomic Body Cushion with headrest, ensuring you lie softly and comfortably.
A note — Our services support your well-being and are complementary to conventional care. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for health-related questions or symptoms. Read our full service policy here.