Replenish
harmonise your mind, body & soul
shiatsu bodywork
Shiatsu is a therapeutic bodywork/massage that harmonises our physical and emotional states to promote health and wellbeing. It has origins in East Asian Medicine and works with the Meridian System and acupressure points. It is a deeply restorative therapy, and clients can feel less muscular tension, and feel more relaxed and rejuvenated.
Shiatsu is performed fully clothed and lying comfortably on a mattress on the ground, either on your back, front or side and supported by bolsters. A qualified practitioner uses thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet to apply pressure to various parts of the body. Treatments may also include stretches and gentle rotations of the limbs and joints, simple structural alignments and muscle release techniques.
On a physical level, shiatsu affects the internal organs, muscles and joints, the autonomic nervous system and posture. On a subtle energetic level, shiatsu harmonises any emotional imbalances and can provide insight to our spiritual needs.
Shiatsu is suitable for all ages, genders, pregnant women (side treatments), and can be of benefit for preventative health, or chronic and acute conditions such as:
Physical: muscle tension, joint pain, backache, posture, recovery
Mental: Anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia
Respiratory: Breathing, sleep, fatigue
Digestive imbalances and immune system support
qigong
Qigong includes a variety of practices that cultivate health and wellness. It is one of the branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (others include Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Acupressure massage). Qigong consists of meditation, relaxation, gentle movements, mind-body exercise and self massage.
Private qigong sessions are offered and can be included after a shiatsu bodywork treatment.
infrared therapy
Used as a 30 minute session before or after the shiatsu massage, the soothing heat of the infrared sauna supports additional relaxation of your muscles and allows your body to drift into a calm state.
The infrared therapy uses a safe, comfortable heat which can provide numerous health benefits such as stress relief, relaxation, and muscle and joint pain relief, weight loss, detoxification and improved sleep.
packages
75 min shiatsu (initial consultation)
60 min shiatsu (follow up treatment)
90 min shiatsu (follow up treatment)
Add 30 min private sauna (before or after massage)
Add 45 min private qigong session (after massage treatment, including take home practices)
Each treatment includes an individual consultation to tailor the treatment to meet your needs, and seasonal organic herbal tea.
Treatments are in a private light filled space, with only the chorus of kookaburras, frogs and rustling leaves.
your practitioner
Phuong is a qualified Shiatsu practitioner and co-owner of Yama Ki. Initially trained as a mechatronics engineer and environmental consultant, she was drawn to the healing power of touch and the efficacy of shiatsu in harmonising the mind/body/soul.
Phuong loves how accessible, adaptable and respectful shiatsu is. In her treatments, we work to meet your physical and emotional needs in a safe and supportive way. In doing so, our body releases any physical tension, our mind quietens, our nervous system calms, our breath deepens, and a state of rebalancing and healing occurs.
Phuong is a compassionate, intuitive, and down to earth practitioner. She has a nourishing touch, rhythmic flow, and is deeply grounded. She brings practical knowledge of living with the seasons, maintaining family work life balance, and wholefoods cooking. Outside of treatments, you will find her working on the land, growing food and herbs, making fermented foods, and spending time with the family.
Qualifications
Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies - Australian Shiatsu College
Member of Shiatsu Therapists Association Australia (STAA)
Additional training
Qigong practitioner training level 1 (with Simon Blow - Ba Duan Jin, Taiji Qigong Shibashi, Guigen Qigong (medical qigong), Longevity form, 6 unity)
Movement shiatsu masterclass (trauma and emotional or energetic disturbances) with Bill Palmer School for Experiential Education
Breath, mind & body course with Dr Rosalba Courtney
