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Practical guides on Shiatsu, Meridian Massage, stress support and Chinese Medicine-informed bodywork.

Jack Logan practising Ziran Qigong

Shiatsu and the Nervous System: Why Slow Pressure Feels Different

16 August 2026

What the research actually shows about Shiatsu, slow pressure, touch, breathing and autonomic regulation — without the wellness clichés.

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Historical meridian chart from a traditional Chinese medicine text

What Is Meridian Massage?

12 August 2026

Chinese medicine bodywork that follows the Jing Luo channel system — how channels, acupuncture points, Qi, Tui Na and Shiatsu shape this traditional approach.

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Dr Keizo Hashimoto, the Japanese physician who developed Sotai

What Is Sotai? A Gentle Japanese Approach to Movement, Tension and Balance

27 July 2026

Japanese movement therapy that works towards comfort — using gentle movement, resistance and release. How Sotai complements Shiatsu.

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Finger pressure applied through clothing during a Shiatsu session

Shiatsu for Stress and Burnout in Melbourne

9 June 2026

How Shiatsu may support stress regulation, tension relief and recovery from burnout. A slower, fully clothed approach to bodywork.

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Hands applying pressure through clothing during a Meridian Massage session

Meridian Massage vs Oil Massage: What's the Difference?

22 May 2026

How Meridian Massage differs from oil massage — fully clothed bodywork informed by Chinese Medicine, using pressure, stretches and meridian-based treatment principles.

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Treatment room at Ping Ming Health, overlooking Flinders Street Station

What to Expect in Your First Shiatsu Session

3 April 2026

New to Shiatsu? This guide walks through what happens before, during and after a session — fully clothed, unhurried and tailored to how you feel.

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