Barefoot Bodywork is my interpretation of Barefoot Shiatsu a modality developed by Shizuko Yamamoto. Shizuko turned toward traditional healing techniques when needing healing herself. Shiatsu, yoga, and a macrobiotic diet proved to lead her to greater health and well being. She taught Macrobiotic Barefoot Shiatsu and provided sessions in New York and Boston in the 80’s and 90’s. Our bodies have a better chance of healing when given the right circumstances including healthy movement and a whole foods diet. Barefoot bodywork is meant to bring the body closer to a balanced state.  

During the session clients lie on a warm floor mat. Clients are asked to come wearing comfortable clothing. The bodywork session begins with a gentle rocking of the body followed by foot compressions to large muscles activating the energy pathways of the body while nourishing muscle tissue. Additional techniques of gentle stretching and range of motion movements create space at the joints. Stress and tension begin to leave the body moving down into the earth with the breath. Client’s leave the session feeling both more grounded and energized. 

As a massage therapist barefoot shiatsu allows me to give my hands a rest while my feet learn to listen. My approach is largely about gently and intentionally creating space within the body for the healing breath to enter. 

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