Rachel Murphy Shiatsu

I had the pleasure of having a Shiatsu massage with Rachel and cannot recommend her highly enough.After experiencing trauma, I had become disassociated from my body and overwhelmed by my emotions. Rachel’s healing hands and calm, connected approach helped me to tap into and shift my grief and return to being present in my body.It was a very personal and deeply moving experience.

I highly recommend Rachel Murphy Shiatsu! This was my first shiatsu massage and I wasn't too sure what to expect but Rachel was so calming and was very intuitive as to the healing I required. Following I felt so light with more energy nd have noticed a massive shift in my body and mind since. I will be back! :) Thank you

When Rachel offered me a shiatsu session, I had no idea what I was letting myself in for. But I would never know until I gave it a go!A little nervous about the unknown, but very quickly made at ease by Rachel. Laying down on a heated mattress on the floor felt like a great safe place. The environment felt perfect, a bell tent outside and the calming open space noises. Perfect.I had just been through a loss in my life and wanted some time for me. Some time to reflect and think about myself and my feeling rather than the busyness of the day.I quickly became relaxed and at ease. Then Rachel started. I’m not going to give too much away, but I can honestly say I felt lighter, like a weight had been lifted, very tranquil and relaxed at the end of each session. My first one was great and was keen to go back to see if it was a one off. To be very honest each session got better and better. I cannot recommend Rachel highly enough and shiatsu. Thank you Rachel for your time, listening and the perfect way to relax. I’m just gutted she moved, but lucky people of New Zealand.

My shiatsu treatments with Rachel were absolute bliss! I had a number of my treatments whilst pregnant with my little boy. Rachel helped me each time comehome to my body, find time for myself and connect to my baby in such a special wayand feel back in complete flow. It was like a little piece of magic each time.Rachel truly provides an “experience creating such a wonderful and calm environment that you can't help but relax I would highly recommend Rachels shiatsu practice to anyone looking to feel calmer

I didn’t really know what shiatsu was and if I’m honest I still probably couldn’t put it into words now but I do know I can’t recommend it or Rachel highly enough.After working through the pandemic in education, being peri-menopausal and looking after a family I had reached some kind of burn out and I was only just hanging on. My anxiety was at an all time high and emotions all over the place. I didn’t want to take any kind of medication so looked into some alternatives. When I saw that Rachel was offering shiatsu I felt I had nothing to lose by giving it a go.After my very first session there was a huge emotional release and with every session after I felt my anxiety lessening. I felt instantly at ease with Rachel who couldn’t have been more understanding.Shiatsu is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself and my mental health. Absolutely fabulous.

A beautiful treatment - really brings a piece of stillness into my dayRachel is a nurturing practitioner - it’s my local “go to”

I came to Rachel not really knowing much about what shiatsu was, or what to expect, but thinking I would give it a try. Rachel completely exceeded my expectations. She has a way of always making me feel safe and supported. She asked really pertinent questions and is kind and empathetic, helping to make me feel comfortable. Each treatment feels a little different, but it always amazes me that Rachel seems to know exactly what I need and I come away feeling so much better and relaxed.

I was unsure what to expect for a Shiatsu session but I was blown away at how it is so incredible to actively manage my health...both physical and mental. I now book an appointment every month with Rachel to do something for me. Rachel is incredibly intuitive and every session is different and I get so much out of it. I cannot recommend Rachel enough. You won't regret it.

I feel deep gratitude for the Shiatsu I experienced with Rachel; initially I went to the sessions unsure what to expect but hoping she could help me with a tight shoulder and hip, both of which she eased and released; however, the effects were more profound than that, sometimes I left the session feeling as if I were floating on air, a blissful feeling followed by the deepest sleep and sometimes I left feeling grounded and calm, with a renewed clarity ready for the week ahead. Rachel has an amazing warmth, compassion, and energy and through our conversations she guided me to reflect on my habits and consequently I have been able to make changes to improve my daily rhythms. I could not recommend Rachel more highly and wish she were still in the UK so I could continue my sessions with her!