QI SHIATSU
Gentle Energy Bodywork for Balance, Relaxation and Self-Healing
When the body feels tense, overwhelmed or depleted, it is often a sign that the natural flow of Qi - our vital energy - is disrupted. Qi (also called Chi or Ki) flows through all living beings and forms the energetic foundation of physical health, emotional stability and inner balance.
When this flow is free, we feel grounded, calm and energized. When Qi becomes blocked or weakened, physical discomfort, fatigue, emotional overwhelm or a sense of inner disconnection can arise.
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Qi Shiatsu offers a gentle, deeply restorative way to support the body in returning to balance - without force, manipulation or pressure.
How Qi Shiatsu Works
Qi Shiatsu is a subtle yet powerful form of energy-based bodywork. Through skilled therapeutic presence and deep energetic awareness, Qi can be felt, guided and supported where it is needed most.
In this process, the therapist acts as a calm, grounded channel, allowing Qi to move, redirect the flow toward areas of stagnation or imbalance, realign and restore harmony naturally.
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During a Qi Shiatsu session:
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energetic blockages are gently released
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disharmonies within the system begin to resolve
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the natural flow of Qi is re-established
This supports the body’s innate self-healing capacity, while promoting deep relaxation, clarity and overall well-being.
Qi Shiatsu: A Unique and Integrative Method
Qi Shiatsu is a holistic treatment method Bruce developed through many years of hands-on practice and experience. It combines two time-tested traditions into one coherent, gentle approach:
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the energetic, grounded depth of Qi Gong
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the hands-on wisdom of traditional Shiatsu
The result is a form of bodywork that works simultaneously on physical, emotional and energetic levels - supporting balance without strain or intensity.
Qi Gong: Working with Life Energy
Qi Gong originates from ancient Chinese medicine and has been practiced for over 5,000 years. The word Qi refers to vital life energy, while Gong means practice or cultivation.
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While Qi Gong is often known today as personal exercise for relaxation, balance and rejuvenation, it has long been used in Asia as a therapeutic healing method. In clinical application, Qi is consciously guided toward areas of stagnation or imbalance, supporting release, flow and renewal.
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For this work to be effective, the practitioner must be energetically balanced, grounded and stable. This cultivated presence allows Qi to be transmitted in a calm, focused and supportive way.
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Learn more about Qi Gong here:
Shiatsu: Balancing Qi Through Touch
The Japanese word Shiatsu means “finger pressure.” Its roots lie in ancient Chinese healing traditions, particularly Doin Ankyo.
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Doin refers to Qi-balancing practices such as Qi Gong or Tai Chi
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Ankyo combines massage (Anmo) and gentle manipulation (Kyosei)
Shiatsu works by sensing the meridians and Qi flow through mindful touch.
Contrary to common belief, Shiatsu does not require strong pressure.
In Bruce's experience, gentle, conscious touch combined with energetic awareness often produces deeper and longer-lasting results.
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Shiatsu is not simply a mechanical pressing of acu-points. It is a refined, responsive form of Qi-based bodywork that adapts to the individual and supports the body as a whole.
The Power of Qi Shiatsu
By integrating the energetic depth of Qi Gong with the wisdom of Shiatsu, Qi Shiatsu creates a deeply nurturing and effective healing experience.
It can support:
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deep relaxation and nervous system regulation
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emotional release and inner clarity
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improved energy flow and vitality
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a renewed sense of grounding and inner alignment
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Qi Shiatsu does not force change.
It creates the conditions in which balance can return naturally – making it especially suitable for people seeking gentle yet meaningful healing in a demanding world.
When Qi flows freely again, the body remembers how to heal.
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Experience this unique bodywork
