shiatsu massage

Literally meaning finger pressure, shi-atsu massage is a Japanese healing art that can help with a wide range of conditions, promoting relaxation, structural alignment, balance and wellbeing.

Receiving a Shiatsu massage treatment - more information

My name is Lucio Marcello and I run a shiatsu massage practice called "Time for shiatsu". I am a fully qualified shiatsu practitioner and I offer 15-20 minute tasters ($10-15) and full-length (1hr) treatments (£30-40). Based in Cromarty, I can see you from home, in Dingwall (Dingwall Complementary Health), in Rosemarkie (Panacea) and Inverness. I also do home visits and you can often see me at fairs (Cromarty, Fortrose, Inverness, Ferintosh, North Kessock) with a massage chair. Below is some information on shiatsu, feel free to get in touch if it feels like it might be for you!

Literally meaning “finger pressure", shi-atsu massage is a Japanese healing art that can help with a wide range of conditions, promoting relaxation, structural alignment, balance and wellbeing.

It is experienced fully clothed as a whole body massage, and is traditionally performed on a futon, though it can also be experienced on a massage table or chair. It involves palm and finger pressure, rotations, stretches and gentle holding. Shiatsu massage acts to promote relaxation, structural alignment, balance and increased self-awareness. It works on the same pressure points used in acupuncture, and it has sometimes been described as “acupuncture without needles".

Shiatsu can be of benefit when experiencing:

Neck, shoulder and back pain / tension
Joint pain / stiffness (RSI)
Stress – tension – anxiety
Fatigue – low energy – depression
Headaches – migraine – insomnia
Digestive complaints
Circulatory problems
Menstrual problems


In addition, Shiatsu can be useful when going through life experiences and transitions such as:

Pregnancy: receiving Shiatsu during and after pregnancy can also be beneficial in helping the mother's body adjust through the different phases of gestation and recover from childbirth
Sports injuries
Surgery: Shiatsu can help with alleviating pre or post-operative stress
Cancer and other long-term chronic conditions: Shiatsu can be offered as physical and emotional support for people experiencing cancer or other long-term conditions (see Cancer Research UK)


If you are considering using Shiatsu as a complementary therapy for a medical condition, always discuss it with your doctor or healthcare professional first.