Wear loose fitting clothing preferably in cotton or natural fiber ie. comfortable, roomy trousers, tee shirt and cotton socks. You remain fully clothed during treatment.

Avoid eating a heavy meal or drinking alcohol before the session.

Before Shiatsu commences a confidential, personal history will be taken, including details of any medication you may be on.

Shiatsu is normally given on a padded mat at floor level, or sometimes sitting on a chair or on a massage table.

Your practitioner may offer some advice concerning posture, breathing and nutrition and even demonstrate exercises to be practiced at home.