Shiatsu sessions in Cove
Bodywork combining wisdom from
East Asian and Western medicine
An hour where nothing is asked of you…
My name is Britta Letz and I practise the gentle bodywork of Shiatsu.
Shiatsu offers a calm space for the nervous system to settle down. Nothing is asked of you, nothing needs to be done — instead it is an hour of being tended to. The experience of being physically moved by somebody else is deeply restorative, I think of it as ‘communal rest’.
During a session I work with specific points akin to acupuncture, and use rhythmic pressure and stretches. Unlike a Swedish massage, you remain fully clothed — there is no oil involved, just my hands.
A typical session is 60min long and costs £45.
My style of Shiatsu is especially appreciated by sensitive and neurodiverse people — those who find intense manipulation too overwhelming.
Shiatsu literally translates as ‘finger pressure’ and is also called the art of touch.
Shiatsu is a modern Japanese practice with roots in Zen-philosophy. Through compassionate touch that is respectful and sensitive, you can allow yourself to feel held. Physical contact like this can create a deep relaxation that is hard to find alone. What happens is often that people drift into a state of flow during a treatment — mind and body start to loosen their grip on held patterns, leading to an unwinding of tissues and thoughts. There is no need to believe in any sort of concept for Shiatsu to work.
What my clients say
Karen Sutherland
“My treatment with Britta was quite possibly one of the best treatments I have ever had. Britta knew instinctively the areas that required work and the pressure and flow of the treatment was exactly what I asked for, and more. Britta instantly allowed me to feel at ease and the treatment itself felt like a giant hug, I felt held and safe and afterwards I felt such a release, physically and mentally. I would highly recommend Britta for a treatment. I am so glad our paths have crossed and I am already looking forward to my next treatment.
Absolutely fantastic therapist.”
Margo Denholm
“I recently had a shiatsu from Britta and I was absolutely blown away. I am qualified in shiatsu myself and can honestly say it was one of the best treatments I've ever had. The quality of touch and connectedness was wonderful and the treatment left me feeling renewed and refreshed throughout the entire day. Britta has a really unique approach to shiatsu and I myself will be looking to have further treatments with her. Many thanks. Margo”
Sandra Francius
“I had a wonderful session with Britta. I came feeling quite overwhelmed emotionally and had been suffering from insomnia for a week. Britta held the space for me to let go and trust my body to do what it needed to do. I felt cared for throughout the session, and so even during the consultation. I left feeling rejuvenated and centred. I also had the best sleep that night. Thank you Britta! Looking forward to our next session!”
