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Usually a shiatsu treatment makes you feel deeply relaxed, with a feeling of well-being and calmness.

It can make you feel intensely ‘alive’ and energised. The immediate effect can last for days after a treatment, and a series of treatments will ensure your normal energy pattern is stronger, calmer and more balanced.

It is possible to experience adverse reactions to a treatment — but they are rare. These can be a ‘healing reaction’ and can take the form of 24 hour ‘flu or a slight worsening of the presenting symptoms before an improvement.

Sometimes emotional feelings may surface, either during or after a treatment, and this is part of the movement of energy working on the body’s imbalances. Do not be frightened if this happens, but do discuss it with your practitioner.

You should monitor how you feel immediately after a treatment and for the few days afterwards and discuss any effects both positive and adverse with your practitioner either over the telephone if they are of immediate concern, or at the next treatment. Any feedback is extremely helpful in planning your course of treatment.