Vitaliqi

28/08/2026

More and more studies coming out to show what practitioners have been saying for decades, Shiatsu is an effective healthcare management modality.

Look at these results
For pain management in Labour.

PROMISING RESEARCH INTO SHIATSU IN MATERNITY CARE
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SHIATSU & LABOUR

What does the research show?

A 2024 randomised controlled trial explored the effects of Shiatsu on pain and anxiety during labour in 80 first-time mothers.

40 received Shiatsu | 40 received standard care

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PAIN LEVELS

Shiatsu group
6.85 → 4.78 ↓

Control group
6.85 → 8.85 ↑

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ANXIETY

Participants receiving Shiatsu reported reduced anxiety levels, while anxiety increased in the control group as labour progressed.
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WHAT THIS SUGGESTS

The study indicates that Shiatsu may be a supportive, non-pharmacological approach that could help reduce pain and anxiety during labour in the population studied.

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Norhapifah H, Isa MR, Abdullah B, Mohamed S. (2024). The Impact of Shiatsu Massage on Labour Pain and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery, 12(4), 243–253.
🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11472127/

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27/08/2026

Even the Bats are lining up to be first in for a Shiatsu!

25/08/2026

Pain, nausea, fatigue, poor sleep or anxiety aren’t just “symptoms” — they affect daily life.

In my new blog post I explore how shiatsu can be used as a serious, evidence-informed, complementary therapy to support symptom management alongside traditional medical care. Featuring practical ideas on when and how shiatsu helps, I touch on why it belongs in conversations about health care.

Read more: https://wix.to/feEPzDK

Pain, nausea, fatigue, poor sleep and anxiety can become part of daily life for people living with illness or managing the side effects of medication. When symptoms pile up, health care needs more than tests, prescriptions and reviews. It also needs practical support for the body as it copes.Shiatsu...

25/08/2026

Emerging out of the depths of winter and into the growth spurts of spring can be difficult. Make the transition smoother. Restore balance and calm with Vitaliqi’s healing services — from Shiatsu and Paediatric Shiatsu to Energetic Healing, in-home visits, long-distance treatments and live online meditation. Book your Initial Consultation to find the right path for your wellbeing. Schedule now: https://wix.to/SNGJ8zq

20/08/2026

For when I get asked what’s Shiatsu? I show people this.
I couldn’t have explained it any better.

29/07/2026

📸 From the archives and yet still very current.

Winter cold got you fed up and counting the days til Spring?

Are you joints aching and you can’t get relief?

Or struggling to get warm…and it’s preventing you from being able to relax or sleep deeply?

Then Moxa is for you. Come and try the deep warming and blood moving aspect of receiving Moxa in your shiatsu treatment. You’ll soon be a convert….. Comment MOXA Me below for more info.

13/07/2026

So thrilled to be at this event Saturday a part of a live collaboration about Winter - What grows in the dark. come join me…maybe discover what your body has actually been trying to communicate with you….

Join Kendall Bryant for The Winter Gathering, a Melbourne community arts event featuring stories, music, creativity, conversation and performances inspired by hidden growth.

28/06/2026

International Shiatsu Day is a symbolic day to feel united and say ‘Shiatsu’ in all languages of the world.

A moment where the various branches of the practice come together, as the Heart of Shiatsu.

Leave a heart in the comments if you love Shiatsu.

14/05/2026

Dreading the Transition to Winter?

My latest blog may help you ease into the cooler months….

Let me know if you need more of a hand with the transition.

https://www.vitaliqi.com.au/post/dreading-the-transition-to-winter-tips-to-help-navigate-seasonal-change-using-shiatsu-and-tcm-pri

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Transitioning from autumn to winter can challenge the body’s balance. The cooler temperatures and shorter days often bring fatigue, stiffness, and a drop in immunity. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers time-tested ways to ease this shift, focusing on harmonizing the body with nature’s rhy...

12/05/2026

Spot on …. Shiatsu brings you home