What is Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a Japanese hands-on therapy that encourages the body's natural ability to heal, restore balance, and promote well-being. Through gentle pressure, stretching, and touch along the body, Shiatsu works holistically.
Shiatsu is ideal for those looking for a natural, non-invasive therapy in Palafrugell, the Costa Brava, and across the Girona and l'Empordà regions. It is safe, relaxing, and tailored to your individual needs. Find out more
How Can Shiatsu Help?
Shiatsu is suitable for all ages and can support relief from:
• Fatigue and low energy
• Stress
• Muscle tension and pain
• Sleep issues
• Anxiety and emotional imbalance
• Perimenopause and hormonal imbalances
• Digestive issues
Whether you're based in Palafrugell, Begur, or anywhere in Girona or l'Empordà, Shiatsu offers a space to reconnect with your body and unwind deeply.
About me
I'm Rebecca López Winter, a qualified Zen Shiatsu practitioner. I trained at the Shiatsu College in the UK and am a registered member of the Shiatsu Society (SSUK), the Gesellschaft für Shiatsu in Deutschland (GSD), and APSE (Asociación de Profesionales de Shiatsu en España).
I offer Shiatsu treatments in Llafranc and Berlin and welcome clients from the surrounding area of l'Empordà. Home visits can be arranged. Whether you're dealing with physical discomfort, emotional stress, or simply need time to slow down, you're warmly welcome.
Discovering the Benefits of Zen Shiatsu
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, drained, or out of balance. Many of us carry stress in our bodies without even realising it—tight shoulders, an aching back, restless nights, or that sense of being “stuck.” Zen Shiatsu offers a gentle yet powerful way to reconnect with yourself and restore a natural flow of energy and wellbeing.
Zen Shiatsu is a Japanese healing art that works through touch. Unlike massage, which focuses mainly on muscles, Shiatsu uses comfortable pressure with thumbs, hands, elbows, and even knees, along with gentle stretches and rotations. The aim is to encourage the smooth flow of Ki—the body’s vital energy—through pathways called meridians. When energy is balanced, we feel more resilient, relaxed, and alive.
What Can Zen Shiatsu Help With?
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Stress and tension – Calms the nervous system and creates a deep sense of relaxation.
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Physical discomfort – Can ease stiffness, back pain, headaches, and joint issues by releasing tightness.
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Energy levels – Helps shift fatigue or sluggishness, leaving you feeling lighter and more energised.
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Sleep and mood – Supports deeper rest and helps balance emotions, making it especially helpful for anxiety or low mood.
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Overall wellbeing – Shiatsu treats the whole person, not just isolated symptoms, encouraging your body’s own natural healing processes.
A Space Just for You
One of the most valuable parts of a Shiatsu session is the chance to pause. To be still, listened to, and cared for in a safe, supportive environment. Clients often say they leave feeling not only more relaxed, but also clearer, grounded, and more connected to themselves.
Whether you are looking for relief from everyday stresses, help with physical aches, or simply a quiet moment of peace, Zen Shiatsu offers a holistic path to restoring balance.
What to Expect in a Session
A Shiatsu session lasts about one hour. At the start, we take a few minutes to talk through your current needs. This might include any physical discomfort, emotional stress, or particular goals you have for the treatment. This conversation helps me adapt the session so that it truly supports you on the day.
The treatment itself usually takes place on a futon placed at floor level, offering stability and comfort. If lying down is difficult or uncomfortable, a supportive chair is available instead. You remain fully clothed at all times, so it’s best to wear soft, loose-fitting clothes that allow easy movement.
Shiatsu is a hands-on therapy that uses gentle pressure applied with palms, thumbs, or forearms, combined with stretches and rotations of the joints. These techniques encourage the flow of energy (Qi) through the body, ease muscular tension, and support natural alignment and balance. Many people experience a sense of deep relaxation, while others feel restored and more energised.
The atmosphere during a session is calm and unhurried. You are free to ask questions, pause if you feel uncomfortable, or share any sensations that arise. Each session is unique and responsive to your needs—there is no fixed routine.
Afterwards, clients often report feeling lighter in body and clearer in mind. The benefits may continue to unfold over the following hours or days, sometimes improving sleep, reducing stress, and enhancing overall wellbeing.
My approach is always professional, respectful, and client-centred. The focus is on creating a safe, supportive space where you can relax, let go of tension, and receive treatment in a way that feels comfortable and appropriate for you.
