Five Lights Center of Shiatsu — Local services in New York

I decided to book a shiatsu session to try and help improve my gut, and after looking at various practitioner websites, and reading plenty of reviews I settled on Five Lights as my first choice. My initial booking proved to be a bust when no-one was present at the time listed by my groupon, which, to be fair, was only booked the day before. However after getting in contact with the other (who was away on vacation at the time) I was able to reschedule an appointment with her a few days later and experience the power of the treatments she offers.

Kumiko is clearly a very experienced practitioner. She has very strong hands but doesn't use them indiscriminately. She always managed to tread the line of getting in deep to shift stagnation and get the energy moving, but she didn't give me more than I could handle. This kind of work can be uncomfortable as you are dealing with energetic pressure points which need to 'let off steam', and that build-up of energy is far more sensitive than regular tissue. However, it's no worse than getting minor cramp or working out a knotted muscle. The feeling of relaxation and the relief, after the treatment, from the symptoms I had been experiencing was significant. I plan to go back and have at least one more treatment once I have cleared up some of the things which are causing my gut irritation.

I would strongly recommend Five Lights to anyone looking for a powerful and effective practitioner of shiatsu in its...

I recently had a 60 minute Shiatsu Session at Five Lights Center with Julie. My session and experience were excellent. I scheduled the session to gain some additional insight into the practice as I planned to study Shiatsu in the coming year. I also hoped to reinvigorate my energy circulation which had noticeably diminished in the last year. Both of my goals were fully met by my session. In a very brief but concise discussion before and after the session I learned a great deal about both the practice and my condition. The session was terrific and I felt my energy circulation improve. I have signed up for Level One of the Certificate Program and am excited to learn and experience more. The world needs more places like Five Lights Center - thank you for your...

Kumiko is a master healer. Her presence is one of both strength and compassion. Her shiatsu has enhanced my decades long meditation practice and helps me recover from strength training, judo randori and a bike commute. Kumiko has also helped me quickly recover from knee, shoulder, and hip injuries - yes I lead an active life. As a bonus to my employees, I think I am also a bit nicer. The 90 minutes fly by - and you will walk out that same day with a new...