Trauma Informed Practice

Barbara Medda, MrSS

Manchester City Centre, Chorlton and Prestwich

Shiatsu Manchester Uk

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Shiatsu: Japanese art of relaxation and healing.

Complementary Therapy for your Wellbeing

Shiatsu is a unique, non-invasive manual therapy that promotes deep relaxation while encouraging the body’s natural ability to heal and restore balance. It supports individuals in achieving greater physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

By using acupressure, gentle pressure, stretching, rotations, and rocking movements, Shiatsu enhances the flow of Ki (energy) throughout the bodymind. This can help relieve stress, leaving you feeling more relaxed, energized, calm, and comfortable in your own body.

Each session is personalized to meet your specific needs, and Shiatsu is performed while you remain fully clothed.

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What Shiatsu is good for

A variety of charities, health foundations, NHS trusts and hospitals in the United Kingdom provide Shiatsu to support patients whilst receiving treatment for a range of health issues and to help them maintain their general well-being.

People worldwide use Shiatsu to improve body-mind well-being and preventative healthcare.

• supports healing
• improves mood
• helps relaxation

• stress management
• improves sleep patterns
• eases tension and pain

• improves body mobility and flexibility
• improves energy, vitality and creativity
• supports during life changes

Shiatsu does not replace medical care but is intended to support the healing process. If you have health concerns please consult your GP.

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ABOUT ME

About me

Barbara Medda
MRSS, CNHC regd.
Zen Shiatsu
Manchester UK

Barbara Medda, MrSS

I’m a registered, qualified, trauma-informed Shiatsu practitioner, acupressure massage therapist, and teacher trainee at the Manchester branch of the Shiatsu College. I'm a member of the Shiatsu Society UK and registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

Experience

I have been practising Shiatsu since 2015 and have experience delivering safe and compassionate treatments to people living with a wide range of chronic and acute physical and mental health conditions. My approach is always tailored to the individual, with an emphasis on safety, sensitivity, and respectful care.

I also offer Japanese Shiatsu Facial Rejuvenation treatments, which promote sustainable beauty and overall well-being through a deeply relaxing and revitalising experience.

How I work

My work is focused on supporting each client’s well-being, quality of life, and mind-body awareness.

Initial sessions are 75 minutes and include a full consultation.
Follow-up sessions are usually 60 minutes.

Whenever helpful, I offer gentle, personalised exercises to complement the treatment and support progress between sessions.

Supporting my clients is my top priority, so when applicable, I give them gentle, easy exercises tailored to their needs to enhance the effects of the shiatsu sessions.

Where I work

I offer Shiatsu treatments in: