What people say - Shiatsu testimonials

MIGRAINE and PREGNANCY
After a recommendation from a colleague, I became a Shiatsu convert from my very first treatment for severe migraine. It has had such a profound effect on both my body and mind and my migraines definitely became fewer and seemed less intense. I personally became much calmer and less stressed when dealing with an attack as Helen gave me very practical advice on how to manage them. When I became pregnant last year, I couldn't have coped without my weekly Shiatsu session.

I had quite a difficult pregnancy and Helen's treatments helped me to relax so much and cope with the many pregnancy niggles that I seemed to be suffering with on a daily basis! She also gave me lots of tips about nutrition, preparing my body for labour and generally keeping well throughout the 9 months.

My son is now 2 months old now and is a very calm and happy baby. I can only think this is because he also benefitted from all of my Shiatsu treatments whilst I was pregnant. I have since recommended Shiatsu to so many people and those who have tried it have been equally impressed. I cannot thank Helen enough for all of the help she has given me over the past 18+ months.

Vanessa Williams

SCOLIOSIS
I have had fairly severe scoliosis for nearly 40 years and although I don’t let it stop me doing anything my back pain has definitely worsened over the years and I am finding it more difficult to straighten up. My sister bought me a couple of shiatsu vouchers for my birthday and I was a little sceptical to try it at first, partly embarrassed about my shape and also worried that I may not be able to lie for an hour. However, I needn’t have worried as the mats that Helen uses are so comfortable and her magic hands eased my back pain so much that I felt like I was melting into the mats. I have since been going every few weeks and now realise that I am far more mobile and with far less pain. I intend to continue with my shiatsu sessions and would have no hesitation in recommending that anyone should “give it a go”, even if just for the pure relaxation of the whole experience. It is a great experience and I haven’t even thought about my back recently.
Ann Jennings

FROZEN SHOULDER /SHOULDER PAIN
After being plagued for months by a shoulder injury that left me with chronic pain, little strength or movement in my right arm I was recommended to visit Helen, a Shiatsu practitioner. I had never heard of Shiatsu but was willing to give anything a try. I was advised to have fortnightly visits as the injury was severe. Within a few visits I was starting to feel the benefits. The strength was gradually returning and so was the movement. I am now almost pain free with the very odd bad day which I attribute to my own stupidity in doing too much. I can't thank Helen and Shiatsu enough for "sorting" me out. Would I recommend Shiatsu to anyone? ABSOLUTELY and without hesitation
Bruce Luck

I first came to see Helen about a very pad pain in my right shoulder which no longer exists.  I had seen a Doctor, a Physiotherapist, had x-rays - had been told I had arthritis for which - 'as the world knows - there is no cure'.  I had been to an osteopath with no results.  Not to be beaten I decided on the Shiatsu approach - though not thinking for one minute that it would result in being healed. 

If healed is the wrong word I am sorry - but put it another way - no more pain.  I bought a new item for my computer as I had also been told the cause was RSI (repetitive strain injury).  I have now ebayed the item and got most of my money back as now I can use the ball mouse with no problem at all.  I think it took 6 months for the pain to go completely but I kept coming back for more treatment for the other little pains that one gets when you are on the dark side of 70!  I have never been able to relax fully until I came to see Helen it was like floating on a cloud.  If anyone wants to know how to relax the answer is Helen Rebello.

David Tassell