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Emily Adair

Emily takes Blue Cross Blue Shield, Providence, Aetna & Healthnet & MVA's (Motor Vehicle Accidents)

Emily's specialty is Shiatsu.
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork that blends ancient Eastern healing traditions with a gentle, yet deeply therapeutic approach.

The word "shiatsu" literally means "finger pressure" in Japanese — and that’s the foundation of the technique. Instead of using oils or lotions, the practitioner applies rhythmic, sustained pressure with their fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows, and sometimes knees to specific points on the body, often along the body’s energy pathways (meridians) as defined in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Here’s what makes Shiatsu unique: Clothed & No Oils: Typically performed on a futon or padded mat, with the client fully clothed in loose, comfortable attire.

Whole-Body Approach: Rather than focusing only on local muscle tension, Shiatsu addresses the entire body to restore overall balance and energy flow.

Pressure + Stretching: Combines acupressure with gentle stretches, joint mobilization, and rocking movements.

Goals: Promotes relaxation, reduces muscle tension, improves circulation, and supports the body’s natural self-healing abilities.

Feel: The pressure can range from light to firm, and it’s often deeply grounding and calming rather than just “muscle-deep.”

Many clients describe Shiatsu as feeling like both a massage and a form of meditative bodywork — leaving them relaxed, yet refreshed and energized.

Emily works Saturday, Sunday & Tuesdays (10am - 4pm)