ExclusiveVerified listingFreya Lindqvist
Clifton, Bristol
Holistic and shiatsu sessions, trained in somatic bodywork
Female TherapistsHolistic MassageShiatsu Massage+2
from £60Incall
Shiatsu Massage in Bristol
1 therapist · South West England
Japanese finger pressure along the meridians, clothed and without oil. Bristol leans towards holistic, Ayurvedic and long-format work more than any other English city, and it shows in how sessions are structured.
One therapist currently offers shiatsu massage in Bristol, identity-verified. Listed rates run from £60 to £85, with an hour typically around £60. Sessions are booked at 60 or 90 minutes. They treat clients at their own premises rather than travelling. Availability is concentrated in Clifton. Besides English, they also speak Swedish.
ExclusiveVerified listingWhat is shiatsu massage?
Shiatsu is a Japanese therapy rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. The name means finger pressure, and that is the core of it: the practitioner uses thumbs, palms, elbows and sometimes knees to apply sustained pressure along the meridians, the channels through which energy (ki) is understood to flow, together with gentle stretches and rotations of the joints.
It is given on a futon on the floor with the client in loose clothing and no oil, and it feels quite unlike Western massage: slower, more deliberate, with long holds rather than strokes. Practitioners work with the whole body and will often begin by feeling the abdomen (hara) to decide where to focus.
People come to shiatsu for stress, fatigue, back and neck pain, digestive and menstrual problems, and for its calming effect on the mind. Sessions last around 60 minutes. Practitioners registered with the Shiatsu Society have completed a three-year training, and it is worth looking for that on the profile.
Read the full guide to shiatsu massage — what it involves, who it suits and what it costs. Also known as shiatsu therapy, Japanese pressure point massage and acupressure massage.
Where to find it in Bristol
Ninety minutes is the standard booking rather than the upgrade, a noticeable share of therapists hold yoga, reiki or counselling qualifications alongside massage, and the consultation at the start of a first session tends to be longer. Clifton has the best-regarded and most expensive end, often in dedicated treatment rooms above the shops on Whiteladies Road, and it is the place to find shiatsu, lomi lomi and pregnancy specialists. Redland is its quieter residential neighbour; Harbourside covers the hotels and the mobile trade.
More on massage in Bristol as a whole — areas, pricing and how booking works locally.
For shiatsu massage specifically, the therapists listed here work out of Clifton. You can also browse everything in Bristol.
Frequently asked questions
How much does shiatsu massage cost in Bristol?
Listed rates run from £60 to £85, depending on duration and on whether you visit the therapist or they come to you. An hour typically costs around £60.
Can I book a mobile shiatsu massage in Bristol?
Not at the moment. The one therapist listing shiatsu massage in Bristol treats clients at their own premises.
Which areas of Bristol have shiatsu massage?
The therapist listing here works out of Clifton.