Healing through touch
Shiatsu is a powerful Japanese healing therapy. The name literally means “finger pressure” — a form of acupressure.
Rooted in Traditional Oriental Medicine, it works without needles or herbs. The clinic specialises in mental wellbeing, self-care and rehabilitation, through workshops and one-to-one sessions.
Azeem Mushtaq Sensei founded the EmptyHands clinic in 2003 after graduating from the British School of Shiatsu-Dō, and it is registered with the Shiatsu Society. Treatments offer advice, support and rehabilitation for sports injuries, back problems and trauma. Azeem’s development was supported by the late Shiatsu Master Rex Lassalle.
- ClinicEpping (invite only) — by appointment
- ConsultationFree 15-minute consultation
- Treatment£100 per treatment
- SpecialismsMental wellbeing, self-care, rehabilitation, sports injuries
- RegisteredThe Shiatsu Society
What Shiatsu brings
treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder
a therapy in which manual pressure is used to stimulate specific points on the body
supporting the restoration of good health through interventions
to give new life, energy or success to something
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Shiatsu sessions: your questions
What is shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a Japanese healing therapy whose name means “finger pressure”. It is a form of acupressure based on Traditional Oriental Medicine, without needles or herbs.
What can a shiatsu session help with?
Sessions focus on mental wellbeing, self-care and rehabilitation, including sports injuries, back problems and trauma.
How much does a shiatsu treatment cost?
A 15-minute consultation is free, and a treatment costs £100.
Where are shiatsu sessions held?
Treatments take place at the EmptyHands clinic in Epping (invite only), by appointment. Book a free consultation by phone, WhatsApp or email.
Is the practitioner qualified?
Yes. Azeem Mushtaq graduated from the British School of Shiatsu-Dō in 2003, is registered with the Shiatsu Society and serves on its board.
The first class is the hardest step — you won’t take it alone
New students pay as they go for the first few weeks. Just bring comfortable clothes.