Client Stories

Read real stories from clients whose lives have been transformed through shiatsu with Shuddhabha - from lasting pain relief to greater ease, balance, and wellbeing.

Laura's experience

I originally heard about Shuddhabha and the work she does from a friend who highly recommended her. Originally, I asked her to work on my sore shoulder. After just two visits, I had great relief and was very impressed with how intuitive she is. She could feel that my back was tight and worked to get it loose and aligned. Although she works on my whole body,she  also spends time finding out which areas  need attention and is able to focus her work on my specific needs.

In addition to pain relief and feeling much better, I love that Shuddhabha teaches me how to keep my body aligned to prevent future problems. I highly recommend Shuddhabha and shiatsu for relief from body aches and pain.

Mark's Story

I had been suffering from years of chronic back pain, joint pain, insomnia and any number of health problems before I started to receive regular shiatsu treatments from Shuddhabha. The most pressing matter for the first session was that I was unable to walk. I had a ‘mystery’ problem with my left foot that made walking without a cast or crutch unbearably painful, and my foot was inflamed and discolored.

I had seen a general practitioner, a rheumatologist, and a podiatrist to seek help. They just ordered very expensive scans that gave no indication as to the nature of the problem, and all three doctors eventually threw their hands up in the air. I was told that as a  last resort, a surgeon could operate on my foot and try and figure out what was wrong.

Luckily before I agreed to this I had Shuddhabha take a look, and within one or two treatments she realized the problem was a dislocated toe. After she gently coaxed it back into place, I was able to walk with just a little residual pain, which eventually faded away. I then spent the next week hiking around  canyon country in Utah!

This anecdote nicely sums up my experience of working with Shuddhabha on my various health problems. I can’t count the number of doctors and specialists I have asked for help, but who were unable to do much except offer me painkilling drugs. Through shiatsu all of my health problems have improved dramatically or faded away altogether. I consider her my own patron saint of lost causes.

Her deep experience and sensitivity to how our human body works, is truely remarkable. Shuddhabha has a natural and intuitive talent for healing which she has developed and refined over many years. My quality of life has improved so much that I am now doing physically demanding activities in my 40’s that I would not have done in my 30’s, due to the amount of pain and discomfort it would have caused me.

I’ts a cliche to say that I have a new lese of life, but through shiatsu with Shuddhahha that is what has actually happened to me.

Varada.

I had been experiencing several weeks of back pain, stomach aches and extreme low energy.  I had tried several different things to improve my health, and finally decided to give shiatsu a try.

I was quite surprised by the immediate shift in my energy, and i have not experienced fatigue since the treatment, a couple of weeks ago. .The pain in my back was relieved and my stomach has gradually improved.

Shuddhabha did recognize some possible signs of a more serious condition and advised me to get medical advice as well as offering some natural ways to improve this health condition ,while waiting to get in to see the doctor.  I appreciate her open minded approach and her encouragement to pursue various options.

The thing I like most about shiatsu is the way it works with your body to facilitate healing. I often feel a little wobbly after shiatsu and if I let myself go home and rest or take a hot bath, it seems to support the treatment.  I always sleep very well the night after and wake up feeling great.

Shuddhabha is a very gentle and kind practitioner and really knows what she is doing.  

Sarah's Birth Story

I first discovered shiatsu at the beginning of my third pregnancy. In my previous 2 pregnancies I had a bad experience with a pelvic disorder which wasn’t dealt with very well. From the first time I saw Shuddhabha I felt much more positive about my pregnancy. I felt like instead of battling with the pelvic problem and fighting my body’s ailments, we would be working with my body. I continued to see Shuddhabha throughout my pregnancy and through working with my changing body; I was able to have a pregnancy without any of the previous problems I had experienced.

I was privileged to have Shuddhabha present to support the birth of my baby at home. Her strong and compassionate present allowed me to relax and birth my baby with ease in the knowledge that she was holding the space so that I could get on with it.

When my baby was a week old I visited Shuddhabha in a tired and overwhelmed state. Using shiatsu, Shuddhabha was able to make me feel myself again. It felt as if she was doing very little physically, but the impact was immense. I left the room feeling refreshed and confident and like I had reclaimed my own body, mind and emotions.

Receiving shiatsu from Shuddhabha has been a life changing experience for me. She taught me that I can keep myself well by working with my body rather than fighting it. By working with my ailments rather than trying to go into battle with them, receiving shiatsu allows me to heal myself.

Lisa's Experience

I started having shiatsu with Shuddhabha when I was pregnant. I loved my pregnancy shiatsu sessions, they were time for me to really relax and get in touch with my body and my baby. It was also a time for Shuddhabha and I to get to know each other and build trust.

So before the birth Frank and I had a really fun and informative session with Shuddhabha on how to use shiatsu pressure points to bring on or slow down contractions and how Frank could best support me in labour.

I have been extremely fortunate to have had Shuddhabha present at both my births. My daughter Ruari’s birth was an epic event, I think it was nearly two days in labour at home. Shuddhabha supported by giving shiatsu to help speed up contractions, and also dealt with the visiting midwives.

Between Frank and Shuddhabha and myself we were a great team I remember there was much (exhausted) laughter in between the contractions and Ruari was eventually born at home.

My second birth with Otto my son was entirely different. The speed of my contractions caught me by surprise but Shuddhabha was always there right with me and knew exactly what would help in the moment.Because I felt in safe hands and I was able to really let go and surrender to the process and trust my body and my baby. I had a water birth at home, amazing that Frank managed to pump up and fill the pool in time.

I would highly recommend shiatsu during pregnancy as a way to deeply relax and connect with the changes going on with your body and your baby. A session with your partner and Shuddhabha, talking through the birth, and being taught some simple shiatsu techniques you can both do during labour is so empowering and really effective.

Shuddhabha helped me stay focused and calm during both my births and reminded me to trust in myself and my body and surrender.

Kimo

I first met Shuddhabha when i was trying to conceive. My step Father had been a shiatsu practitioner and i had had treatment in the past, so I knew how beneficial it could be.

What i most wanted from Shiatsu was a place to relax deeply. I had experienced several miscarriages and had a busy job in television. After I became pregnant again, I really needed a space in which I could connect deeply with my body as it changed; a place i could prepare for birth and motherhood.

Well, as everyone can tell you, nothing can quite prepare you for motherhood, but Shuddhabha has great kindness and deep knowledge of the body and the subtle energy it houses. Her specialist knowledge of women, her wonderful sense of humour and her ability to just be made me really comfortable. It allowed for a very profound and supportive experience.

I had an amazingly healthy pregnancy in which Shuddhabha was an important factor. I am now the mother of a brilliant son. Manchester's loss is most certainly Montana's gain.