Bodywork: Shiatsu & Massage Therapy

The following bodywork treatment options are available with me at The Health Collective . Please see below for more information on each of these therapeutic modalities, with button links to the booking page, which you can go to directly by clicking here- Bookings

  • Shiatsu

  • Shiatsu for Pregnancy + Postpartum

  • Acupressure Massage

  • Deep Tissue Massage

  • Pregnancy & Postpartum Massage

Shiatsu

Shiatsu is a Japanese, bodywork modality rooted in traditional Chinese medicine theory. It involves applying pressure to specific points and energy pathways in the body, called meridians, while also moving joints, stretching, and massaging. This helps relieve tension and stress, promoting relaxation and well-being. Shiatsu is suitable for everyone, from children to the elderly, and can also support pregnancy, postpartum, menopause and other important life transitions. It is performed over loose clothing on a comfortable surface. This calming and adaptable treatment is tailored to meet your individual needs.

Shiatsu is known to provide assistance with:

  • Stress relief and stress management

  • Improving sleep quality

  • Digestive issues

  • Pain relief and pain management

  • Supporting the body during pregnancy, in preparation for birth and beyond

  • Supporting during the menopause and perimenopause

  • Releasing feel good hormones which enhance the mood

  • Increasing mobility of the muscles, tendons and joints

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Shiatsu for Pregnancy + Postpartum

Shiatsu is a Japanese massage therapy based on traditional Chinese medicine, beneficial during pregnancy, childbirth, and after birth. It helps with common issues in this life stage while encouraging calmness, self-awareness, and bonding with the baby. The energy of the mother and child is considered to be ‘as one’ until the child is 9 months old, and regular Shiatsu positively impacts both. It links the mind and body, helping prepare for a calm birth experience. Treatments are performed over loose clothing on a comfortable surface, making it a safe and personalised approach tailored to your needs.


Shiatsu for Pregnancy & Postpartum is known to assist with:

  • Relief from stress and anxiety

  • Preparing the body, mind and spirit for birth & beyond

  • Improving sleep

  • Digestive issues

  • Releasing endorphins

  • Muscular pain, including back and hip complaints

  • Promoting relaxation and feelings of calmness

  • Reducing swelling

  • Regulating blood pressure

  • Enhancing circulation.

“I was feeling very stressed and tired, at 7 months pregnant.
As always is the case with Natalie’s treatments, I left feeling so much lighter, brighter and more aligned with bubs!
I couldn’t recommend Natalie anymore, for treatment at any time but particularly when pregnant.”
— Sarah
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Acupressure Massage

A massage for relaxation, stress relief, and pain relief from aches, injuries, and discomfort. Acupressure Massage focuses on pressure points for healing and includes various techniques, joint movements, and stretching. It uses deep-tissue pressure from thumbs, fingers, palms, elbows, knees, and feet, with 'Barefoot Shiatsu' techniques for walking on the back when suitable. The session is performed through loose clothing on a futon, massage table, or a comfortable space. This safe and adaptable treatment is customised to meet your specific needs.


Acupressure Massage is known to assist the body with:

  • Muscular pain and tension

  • Reducing stress and anxiety

  • Improving blood and lymph circulation

  • Increasing range of motion

  • Increasing flexibility

  • Recovering from injury

  • Reducing swelling

  • Releasing endorphins - ‘feel good hormones.’

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Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage is ideal for people who enjoy a firmer style of massage or experience persistent muscular tension, stiffness, or the physical effects of stress.

Skilled touch and appropriately applied pressure influence the nervous system, helping to reduce the sensation of pain, ease protective muscle tension, and encourage the body to move into a calmer, more regulated state.

Every treatment is tailored to you. For some people, firmer pressure feels grounding and reassuring, while others respond better to a gentler approach. Rather than believing that "deeper is more effective", we work with your body's preferences to create a treatment that feels both effective and comfortable.

Your session may include slow, focused massage techniques, movement, stretching, and positional changes to support comfort and improve ease of movement. Providing your nervous system with the right sensory input to help you feel less restricted, more relaxed, and more at home in your body.

Deep Tissue Massage may be beneficial if you:

  • Prefer a firmer pressure massage

  • Feel physically tense or stiff

  • Are recovering from training or repetitive physical activity

  • Spend long periods sitting or working at a desk

  • Experience stress-related muscle tension

  • Want to improve comfort and freedom of movement

Each session is adapted to your individual needs, ensuring the pressure and techniques used are appropriate for your body.

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