SHIATSU
Dear reader, welcome to my practice. I’m offering Shiatsu sessions at my studio in Boxi (Friedrichshain). And below you can find the information on my background and my practice of Shiatsu
Back to 1997
I’ve been working in the fields of dance, somatic practices, and bodywork since 1997. My journey began with dance practice earlier in Istanbul then continued with dance studies in the Netherlands, where I developed a deep understanding of liberated and conscious movement and the connection between body and mind. During my functional anatomy classes, Eva Karczag introduced us not only to concepts like tensegrity, fascia, and embodied movement but also to Shiatsu and the meridians. She used these practices to help us explore the diverse landscapes of different bodies and deepen our understanding of touch and its role in movement and connection. This experience planted the seeds for my later exploration of Shiatsu as a practice in its own right.
Movement Therapy
In 2004, I earned full certification from Stott/Merrithew Pilates and began teaching in Istanbul. My dance education, rooted in somatic practices, influenced my contemporary approach to Pilates. Until 2016, I worked with post-rehabilitation clients, professional dancers, and with individuals seeking relief from pain or wanting to reconnect with their bodies, helping them rediscover movement and confidence.
Meeting the pioneer in the field of fascial anatomy and movement therapy, Tom Myers
With a growing curiosity about fascia and the quality of touch, and inspired by Thomas Myers’ Anatomy Trains, in 2009, I attended his Structural Integration training in Oxford. This training deepened my understanding of how movement, posture, and health interact—and how they shape us as the biopsychosocial beings we are. Tom Myers challenged the notion, saying, “They say everything is connected—but how? You need to know and show how!” He really dove into the ‘how,’ uncovering the body’s intricate web of fascial connections, much like the pathways described in Traditional Chinese Medicine and referenced in Shiatsu, tracing how these threads align along one continuous path.
ESI (European Shiatsu Institute) Berlin
Finally in Berlin, I started studying Shiatsu in the Masunaga Tradition at the European Shiatsu Institute (ESI) with Katrin Schröder (2021). Rooted in Zen principles, this approach emphasizes the extended meridian system and the flow of energy throughout the body. And I got certified as a Shiatsu Practitioner and as a Holistic Health Practitioner (Gesundheitspraktikerin) by the German Association for Alternative Medicine (DGAM in 2023).
Whether you are seeking relaxation, relief from tension, or simply an opportunity to reconnect, I look forward to meeting you—body, mind, and soul.
WHAT?
The shiatsu sessions are one-on-one hands-on sessions, practicing Masunaga meridians based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The session starts with an exchange then comes the hands-on and ends with a brief check-in.
HOW? What you need is comfy warm, long clothes, cosy socks and a time window of 90 minutes for a first session, and 60 minutes for the follow-ups. It is also possible to do a 30 minutes session.
If you have to eat something before, have something light. Please in case of fever or heavy covid/influenza symptoms let us know in advance.
We look forward to welcome you all amazing complex beings (of all age/gender/background/color/and and and.
WHERE? The practice is in Friedrichshain, between Boxhagener Square and Ostkreuz train station at Knorrpromenade. M13, S5/7, S41/42, U5, You’ll receive the details as soon as you book your session. You can reach us also at kneadingpractices@icloud.com
PRICING: 100EU 1,5 hour first session. 70EU. 1 hour follow-up session and 40EU for a 30 minutes session.
