Bodywork
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a form of bodywork rooted in Chinese medicine and further developed in Japan.
It has a balancing effect on the energetic system – both physically and mentally.
Using gentle pressure, stretching, and rotations, Shiatsu works deeply yet softly: a method that is subtle, intensive, and effective at the same time.
The body often expresses what cannot (yet) be spoken, but also cannot remain silent. Shiatsu touches the whole person. Through rhythmic, continuous touch and attentive presence, I respond directly to the needs of the moment.
Shiatsu supports:
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Perceiving and understanding the body in the here and now
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Going through demanding life phases with more balance
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Specific complaints, times of transition, and inner change
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Recognizing and using existing potential
It promotes inner balance, vitality, and joy of life. Shiatsu is suitable for people of all ages — including children.
How it works
Shiatsu takes place in comfortable clothing (ideally natural fibers) on a mat on the floor.
Each session is individually adapted to the current state of health and needs.
Shiatsu invites a deep connection with your body.
Shiatsu can be helpful…
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in cases of inner or mental blockages (e.g. “a board in front of the head,” constant overthinking)
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for relaxation and stress relief
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for cultivating mindful self-awareness and arriving in the here & now
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with tension or pain (e.g. in the back)
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with exhaustion or burnout
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as support during pregnancy
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as a complement to psychotherapy
Preparation for a Shiatsu Session
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Wear loose, comfortable clothing (preferably natural fibers) and socks
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Avoid eating a large meal beforehand
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Ideally, allow yourself some quiet time afterwards – to integrate and rest
What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is based on the teaching of the five phases of change and has its origins in working with the body’s meridians (energy lines) to stimulate the flow of Qi (life energy).
The practitioner uses fingers, hands, elbows, and sometimes knees, working with gentle to firm pressure, as well as rotations, stretches, and rhythmic movements.
Treatments are given on a clothed client, lying comfortably on a mat on the floor.
How does Shiatsu affect the nervous system?
Shiatsu can support issues such as stress, tension, burnout, and the activation of the body’s self-healing powers.
Through sensitive touch, meridian work, and special techniques, Shiatsu helps bring the autonomic nervous system into a parasympathetic state.
In this state – with relaxed muscles, deeper breathing, and a calm heartbeat – the body’s rest and repair functions are stimulated.
This contrasts with the sympathetic state, where the body is prepared for “fight or flight” with increased blood pressure, higher lung activity, and stress responses.
In modern life, ongoing stress often keeps the sympathetic system over-activated. Since we cannot consciously control the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic states (except with special practices like meditation or yoga), supportive treatments like Shiatsu can be of great importance – for example, in burnout prevention and recovery.
A trained Shiatsu practitioner can also recognize areas of imbalance, stress, or weakness in the body that reflect deeper physical or psychological strain. The treatment seeks to release these states and offer healthier alternatives.
Shiatsu (including conversation)
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50 minutes: € 75,00
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House visits: € 18,00 extra (within Lienz and surrounding area), plus travel expenses
Bodywork with Coaching
A combination of my wide range of tools — individually tailored to what is needed in the moment.
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50 minutes: € 75,00
Massage
Prices
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50 minutes: € 75,00
Gentle Depth
Massage
Come to rest and feel yourself more deeply.
Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle, effective, and deeply relaxing.
Reflexology
Experience your whole body through the touch of your feet.
Massage – Gentle Support
Pain is stress for the body. Protective or relieving postures often increase tension instead of easing it.
A massage, tailored to your needs, can bring relief.
Many complaints are connected to the circumstances we live in.
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Which thoughts and emotions shape my overall condition?
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What concerns me in everyday life?
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And what does my body express about all this?
With my massages, I offer impulses that stimulate the body’s self-healing capacity.
They are also an invitation to take a new perspective on your situation — to step into the role of shaping your own quality of life.
Appointments & Cancellations
Please cancel appointments as early as possible so I can offer the time to someone else.
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Free cancellation: until 6:00 p.m. on the day before the appointment
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Late cancellation (after 6:00 p.m. the day before): 50% of the session fee will be charged
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Very short-term cancellation (up to 2 hours before) or no-show: the full session fee will be charged, as time, space, and attention are reserved for you