“Here in this body the world touches me and remembers me to myself” Daverick Leggett
“Here in this body the world touches me and remembers me to myself” Daverick Leggett
“Here in this body the world touches me and remembers me to myself” Daverick Leggett
“Here in this body the world touches me and remembers me to myself” Daverick Leggett

In Shiatsu we use gentle pressure, stretches, holding, joint mobilizations and rocking. In this way Shiatsu is a little like massage.

However, Shiatsu also works with the energetic condition of the body helping to re-energize weak areas, relax tension and bringing harmony to body and mind.

This means that your body can transform physically, mentally, emotionally and energetically, helping you change patterns that make you feel ill, stiff or stuck.

Shiatsu in Totnes

I have been practising Shiatsu in Totnes and the surrounding areas for many years now.

On my website you can read about Shiatsu / what Shiatsu is / benefits of Shiatsu / FAQs and About me and what people say – as well as my recent newsletters

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Water – Spontaneous

Your spontaneous self can get stuck in routine or tired. If you watch water bubbling over rocks you will notice flow and a sense that you could not know where the water will go next. The spontaneity of the unknown and the depth of the unknowable are what I work with through Water touch.

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Tree – released

Imagine the flexibility of a willow branch. With Tree touch I am encouraging this level of flexibility with your body. Movement and stretches enable the stuckness of Tree (which you may experience as anger, frustration, physical restriction or headaches) to bring you more fluidity.

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Fire – Present

If you look deep into the flames of a fire you will see the, at heart, a stillness. I will work with this stillness to encourage presence and heartful communication as well as the more energetic qualities of fire and helping the blood to circulate.

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Earth – Being

Earth touch is about resting with what is whether you like it or not. This can be difficult as you may want to fight with how things are, however feeling the support of the Earth (which is always here) can help with acceptance and is essential to the healing process.

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Metal – Clarity

Sometimes it is necessary to cut through, to define boundaries, to feel where you end, and another begins. The precision and respect of Metal touch can help you in this process.

Shiatsu alongside Cancer treatment

Shiatsu has been transformational for many of my clients who have been undergoing treatment such as chemotherapy for cancer. And I feel very lucky to have the honour of working with people at this difficult time in their lives. Here is the story of “Freya” Freya started coming for Shiatsu in February last year. Originally she was seeking support for herself within her stressful life which was manifesting as an…

A different way to experience touch

Often people want to know what Shiatsu is like … well the short answer is that it is like all things and it changes depending on what you and your body need in that moment. Maybe a good way to describe how I work, is with reference to the Five Elements. “I have never found a better practitioner of this work” More Shiatsu pages …

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shiatsu: What happens in a session? What does it feel like? What should I wear? When is it okay to have Shiatsu?

Shiatsu and Women’s Health

“She seems to combine a deep listening and just the right amount of encouragement and support for my body to go where it most needs to and is most scared to go” Shiatsu can be used to support you in many ways during your journey through life as a woman. Difficult menstruation Many women experience difficulty with menstruation, whether you suffer from PMS, heavy or light bleeding Shiatsu, and lifestyle…