After a thorough training in the theoretical basics and all those various treatment techniques
of Shiatsu my journey into the heart of Shiatsu began through my regular work with severely
disabled adults. These encounters touched me deeply and made it even clearer to me than I had
already known from my own previous experiences with Shiatsu: I discovered that the true magic
of Shiatsu lies in the quiet moments of shared presence and connection. The core of Shiatsu is
encounter is authentic connection. I immersed myself in this exploration and as Milton
Erickson the founder of hypnotherapy says: "Energy flows where the attention goes." That's
what happened. I found myself surrounded by a community of fellow practitioners who shared
their own insights and experiences on the subject of encounter in Shiatsu. That's how the idea
for this book came about. It is intended to bundle the widely scattered experiences and
insights like a magnifying glass and to draw the eye onto the core of Shiatsu to connection
to encounter to what happens between the two partners in the process. By shining a light on
the subtle dynamics that unfold between practitioner and recipient we can uncover a deeper
understanding of the healing potential inherent in these connections.
