Do-Shiatsu

About Do-Shiatsu

Do-Shiatsu is a shiatsu therapy practice in Amsterdam and Utrecht. The practice offers shiatsu, a manual therapy from Japan based on Eastern medicine and Western knowledge of anatomy, physiology and psychology.

Shiatsu therapy

The treatment takes place on a futon. After an intake, the therapist uses methods including pulse, abdominal or back diagnoses to identify where there is an imbalance and how it can be treated. Shiatsu is given through clothing.

• Targeted, sensitive touch
• Exercises to do at home after treatment

Complaints

The treatments aim to restore balance and stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself.

• Shoulder, neck and back complaints
• Frozen shoulder
• Digestive and intestinal complaints
• Headaches, migraines and dizziness
• Chronic complaints such as osteoarthritis
• Weakened immune system
• Menstrual, pregnancy and menopause complaints
• Insomnia
• Stress or burnout
• Fatigue and Long COVID

Practical information

The practice offers an initial treatment with an intake and follow-up treatments. If you cannot attend, you must cancel 24 hours in advance.

• The treatment takes place on a futon
• Wear comfortable clothing with long sleeves and legs if possible
• Do not eat a heavy meal beforehand
• Drink water and rest after the treatment