Release tension
Eases tight shoulders, back and neck, and the stiffness of long days and travel.
Shiatsu on Patmos
Slow down.
Come back to yourself.
Hands-on Japanese bodywork by the sea: gentle pressure, stretching and stillness to ease tension and restore your natural balance.
The practice
What is shiatsu?
Shiatsu means finger pressure in Japanese. Using palms, thumbs, elbows and gentle stretches, the practitioner works along the body's meridians to release held tension and support the flow of energy, or ki.
Sessions take place on a padded futon, fully clothed. There are no oils. The touch is calm, attentive and adapted to you, whether you arrive tired, stiff, restless or simply curious.
Restore balance
Calms the nervous system and helps body and mind settle into a steadier rhythm.
Rest deeply
Many people fall into a deep, restful state and leave feeling lighter and clearer.
Treatments
Sessions
Every session begins with a short conversation about how you feel and what you'd like from the treatment.
Introductory session
A first taste of shiatsu, ideal if you are new to bodywork or short on time.
€45
Most chosen
Full shiatsu
A complete, whole-body treatment, unhurried and tailored to what you need that day.
€60
Extended session
More time for deep work and stillness. Followed by tea in the garden.
€85
Package of three full sessions: €160. Home and hotel visits on Patmos are available on request.
About
Hello, I'm Chiara
I'm a shiatsu practitioner living and working on Patmos. I came to shiatsu looking for a way to slow down, and stayed because of how simply and deeply it helps people feel at home in their bodies.
My practice is shaped by the island: its pace, its light and its quiet. I welcome locals and visitors alike, in a calm space overlooking the bay.
Chiara
Your first visit
What to expect
Arrive
Wear loose, comfortable clothes. We start with a short chat about your health and how you're feeling.
Treatment
You lie on a futon, fully clothed, while I work with pressure, stretches and gentle holds.
Rest
A few quiet minutes to come back slowly, with water or tea before you go.
Visit
Find me on Patmos
Sessions take place in a quiet studio near Skala, the island's harbour town, a short walk from the port.
- Where
- Skala, Patmos 855 00, Greece
- When
- Monday to Saturday, by appointment
- Season
- April to October; winter sessions on request
Contact
Book a session
Send a message with the day you'd like to come and I'll reply to confirm a time.