Testimonials
Len's story -
Severe elbow and arm mobility problems
About 5 years ago I had a motorbike accident that left me with
severe damage to the left arm - I couldn't straighten my elbow more
than 45degrees (approx), had very little movement in it and was
in a lot of pain. I was on anti inflammatory tablets, pain killers
and was given a gel to rub in daily. I was seeing a physiotherapist
regularly. The doctor was talking about an artificial joint.
I didn't feel that there was any improvement in the condition,
in fact it appeared to be getting worse. Shiatsu was strongly
recommended to me from another practitioner - I had never heard
of it before and didn't know what to expect.
I had approx 6 Shiatsu treatments over the next 10 weeks - the
first 2 lying on a mat and the next ones sitting in a chair.
I noticed a slight improvement after the first 2 but a major event
took place early on in the next couple of treatments. When
the outside of my right leg was being worked at one stage, I felt
a huge energy movement around my shoulders and down my left
arm - 2 points were being held at that time. This was immediately
followed by a sudden 'jolt'; which nearly knocked me off the chair.
There was no discomfort during this, just a weird feeling of
movement.
Directly after this treatment, my elbow almost fully extended (which
I was assured by the medical profession would never happen).
There was a great relief from pain and I was able to go back to
work in the building trade - which, again, I was told would
probably never happen, I am able to do light work now.
Both the doctor who was suggesting surgery and the physiotherapist
couldn't believe the response and the improvement in my condition,
and surgery was discounted.
Shiatsu was the only help that I got that really worked. At no
time was there any discomfort, I now have much more movement in
the arm, there is a great relief from pain. This has maintained since
my last treatment.
Mark's story -
Epilepsy
When I was in my late teens, I had a motorbike accident that left
me with a form of epilepsy - occasional blackouts which was
kept under control with medication. I was told that I would have
to keep on the medication for the rest of my life, give up
any activity - eg. sports, and never to drive a car.
I found that the medication kept me slightly drowsy most of the
time. It was about 10 years later that I volunteered to be
a 'body' for a trainee shiatsu practitioner - in her 2nd year
of study.
I received a number of treatments that relaxed me and I noticed
after a while that I was not taking the medication as often
as I should have but there were no side effects. I began to feel
more alert and awake and started to take a greater interest
in life.
This was about 15 years or so ago. I am now completely off the
medication, I have my driver's license back and I have not
had any recurrence of blackouts. My doctor was delighted when I
stopped the medication - I told him about it before doing so.
I still have the occasional Shiatsu.
Jeannette's story -
Eczema and back problems
My first introduction to Shiatsu was through my GP. I had a problem
with eczema and she suggested I try a psychologist to try and
learn to relax as the eczema was worse when I was under pressure.
At that time, the psychologist was also working with a Shiatsu
practitioner and I would attend both at the same visit. I
did notice a difference in the skin condition but alas, like all
good things, it came to an end. The Shiatsu practitioner, who was
not local, was moving away so I left things for a while.
After a year the eczema came back so I went looking for another
practitioner and made contact with the Cork School of Shiatsu.
At the first meeting I had to give some details about myself which
included the eczema and also some back problems I had since a car
accident some ten years previously. From then on both of the
problems were given particular care during treatments. In the years
that I have been having treatments regularly, I have had very
little trouble with my back and the eczema has not returned.
Normally I have a treatment every month but I missed some sessions
recently and I really felt the difference. The skin condition
was O.K. but my back did feel the neglect. I'm back to my usual
routine now and looking forward to the next treatment.
Please note that not all people with the above or similar
problems will respond in the same manner to Shiatsu.
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