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Clear answers to the questions people most often ask about shiatsu and Seiki in Lisbon. If yours is not here, send me a message on WhatsApp.
Where can I get shiatsu in Lisbon?
Shiatsu Lisboa is the practice of Alice Rigot, shiatsu and Seiki therapist, at Rua Almeida e Sousa nº11, R/C, 1250-064 Lisboa, in the Campo de Ourique neighbourhood. Directions on Google Maps.
Can I have a shiatsu session in English or French in Lisbon?
Yes. Sessions are given in English, Portuguese and French, so you can explain what you feel in the language you are most comfortable with.
How much does a shiatsu session cost?
Discovery session: 30€ for 30 minutes. Signature session: 70€ for 60 minutes. Children (7 to 12 years): 50€ for 45 minutes. Packages: 5 sessions for 325€ or 10 sessions for 600€. A reduced rate is available on request for small budgets.
How do I book a session?
You can book online at any time on the booking page, send a message on WhatsApp (+351 915 574 210) or write to alice.shiatsulisboa@gmail.com. If you are new to shiatsu, the 30-minute discovery session is a good way to start.
What is shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a Japanese manual therapy. The practitioner uses pressure and gentle stretches along the meridians to release tension, calm the nervous system and help the body find its balance again. You receive it fully clothed, lying on a futon on the floor. Read more about shiatsu.
What is Seiki?
Seiki is a subtle, intuitive form of energy work developed by Kishi Akinobu. It gives blocked areas of the body the space they need to let go. Seiki sessions are shorter than shiatsu sessions, because their effect does not depend on the length of the treatment.
Who is Alice Rigot?
Alice Rigot is a shiatsu and Seiki therapist with over 30 years of practice, trained in the Masunaga and Iokai tradition, based in Campo de Ourique, Lisbon. She is rated 5.0 on Google (read the reviews). About her lineage.
What do people come to shiatsu for?
Most often for stress and emotional overload, tension in the neck, shoulders and lower back, digestive discomfort and difficulty sleeping, or simply to feel more at home in their body. Many people feel the difference after the first session.
Is shiatsu safe during pregnancy?
Yes. In early pregnancy, strong pressure on certain specific points is avoided, and every shiatsu therapist knows these points. Shiatsu can help with nausea, back pain and heavy legs, and prepare for birth. Shiatsu for pregnant women.
Is shiatsu suitable for children?
Yes. Children aged 7 to 12 are very receptive to shiatsu. Sessions last 45 minutes and are gentle and respectful. Shiatsu for children.
What should I wear, and how does a session go?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing in natural fibres; you stay dressed during the whole session. At the first session we talk about your needs and your health history, then you receive shiatsu on the futon. Most people leave deeply relaxed; keep the rest of your day light and drink water.
Does shiatsu hurt?
No. The pressure can feel deep on areas of chronic tension, but it should always feel like a good, releasing pressure. The depth of touch is constantly adapted to your body, and you can ask for less pressure at any moment.
