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Zenthai Shiatsu Bodywork

75mins - $120

Emerging and established Zenthai Therapists - please contact me for community pricing

What is Zenthai Shiatsu?

Once succinctly described by a friend as ‘the MMA of massage’, Zenthai Shiatsu is also often described as ‘having yoga done to you’.

This dynamic, movement-based therapy is renowned for effectively addressing musculoskeletal discomfort, digestive issues, and nervous system imbalances. Created by Gwyn Williams, it uses a combination of techniques from:

  • Thai Massage

  • Zen Shiatsu/ Acupressure

  • Osteopathic Techniques

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

It is completed fully clothed, and there is no massage table involved - you can expect treatments to be completed on a comfortable futon on the floor. I will use things like pillows, eye masks, bolsters, blankets and balms to make you as comfortable as possible.

During our session we will work with both the structural body (muscles, ligaments, tendons & fascia) and the energetic body (the meridians and nervous system). Every session starts with a discussion on what you would like to focus on, what concerns and injuries you are working with, and what you would like to get out of the session.

If you are a wheelchair user or unable to otherwise get on the floor, please contact me about a home visit for a chair based practice.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 75mins - $120

    This includes a brief introductory chat and a short savasana as part of the bodywork process. These components are important to prepare for, and integrate the work we do together

  • I currently predominantly treat from my home in Footscray, VIC 3011. I ocassionally treat in Officer and New Gisborne, but do not offer regular sessions in these locations. I will give you my exact location after confirming your booking.

    I will consider offers to host me at your home or studio if the space is suitable.

    My location is approximately 15-20 minutes walk from either Footscray or West Footscray station. Buses 216 and 410 stop close to my home. There is free, all-day on street parking.

    I will treat people travelling from anywhere, but I am most accessible to those looking for a massage in the Western Suburbs - Footscray, Seddon, Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Flemington, Altona, Williamstown etc. If you would like recommendations for a practitioner in other areas of the city, I will gladly provide them to you.

  • Zenthai Shiatsu therapy is a practice completed fully clothed. Please either bring or wear full length pants,socks and a tee-shirt or long sleeved shirt/ jumper.

    It is best you wear something super comfy, like tracksuit pants, leggings or fisherman style pants. You can expect to feel cold during the treatment as you drop into your parasympathetic nervous system and appropriate clothing helps manage this.

    Whilst I will have blankets on hand, I cannot turn up the heat (for my own comfort - its quite a workout for me doing Zenthai and I’d rather not turn it into a hot yoga practice).

    You don’t need to bring anything else, unless you have preferred balms, blankets or other items that you would like used during the session that will help you feel more relaxed during your treatment.

  • Anyone who may benefit from physical and emotional benefits of Zenthai Shiatsu.

    It is a privilege to support people from the communities I have been part of or adjacent to over the years.

    I am a neuroaffirming, LGBTQIA+ and sex-worker friendly Navy veteran, who has also had AOD peer support worker and lived-experience mental health worker roles. These things have given me a broad range of experiences - I am very open minded, can likely empathise with one or more things you have experienced. It is very hard to shock me!

    I work with people for a variety of reasons - some come for the remedial element and specific rehab goals, otherssimply want a space to be nourished.

    The only people I can’t work with are those with serious cat allergies that an anti-histamine can’t fix. I treat from home, where my 15 year old cat Suki also lives. She will sleep in the bedroom while we practice, but she is a dander monster and no amount of vacuuming will ever make the space allergy free.

    You can also request for her to be part of the session - she loves hanging out and sitting on your lap while we chat, or on your chest while you are in savasana.

  • Unfortunately not! I am unable to offer HICAPS for treatments.

  • Absolutely. I am fully insured for professional and public indemnity insurance for both yoga and Zenthai Shiatsu