47 years old, divorced, full-time job, full-time household, raising a teenager, living with an often-absent partner, and a dog. Struggles with insomnia and a range of vague physical and emotional complaints. Fears menopause, physical and mental decline, and ultimately death. Doubts herself and her future. Doesn’t believe in GPs with pills… Googles and finds Shiatsu Rotterdam!
Meets Louis — and is overwhelmed by his very direct approach, both verbal and physical. Hands, feet, knees, and fingers firmly (and sometimes forcefully) working the body, waking it up to function in balance again. Less stuck in the head, and much, much more space to breathe. To live. To let go. To face the world with an open heart, lifted head, and squared shoulders. To regain perspective… To feel energized again and, when bedtime comes, to drift off into sleep — without long delays.
It’s a process… But Louis’s treatments are slowly bringing my mind and body back to myself.
After a session, I feel reborn — energized and refreshed. In the days that follow, I experience the process: steps I want to take, a clearer awareness of emotions and desires. And very tangibly, I sleep so much better — finally without temazepam.