Sennin-So Shiatsu® is a unique form of shiatsu founded by my grandfather, Sengo Shimizu, and has been handed down from one generation to the next. This is our story...

ABOUT SHIATSU SENNIN-SO


 
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1. IN THE BEGINNING

1. IN THE BEGINNING

My grandfather (Sengo Shimizu) was a Japanese native who emigrated from Japan to the United States, shortly after being married in 1935. Being a skilled farmer, Sengo and his wife, Haruko, set out to start their new life and settled in the fertile valleys of Salinas, California. Continue →

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2. A SEED IS PLANTED

2. A SEED IS PLANTED

During his internment, Sengo developed a bleeding ulcer worrying about his wife and children. Fortunately, he happened to be living with another Japanese-Peruvian man who knew the art of shiatsu. This man offered to help Sengo with his ailment and after a few months he was completely healed. Continue →

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3. RETURNING HOME

3. RETURNING HOME

The planted seed was now growing into something very special. Around the early 1960s, Sengo decided to return to the USA settling down in what is now Seattle’s International District. Instead of farming, Sengo returned with his family to cultivate a new career. Continue →

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4. GENERATION AFTER GENERATION

4. GENERATION AFTER GENERATION

Now moving onto a 3rd generation of practitioners, it is both an honor and privilege to be able to continue this practice and healing tradition. It took me awhile to realize this path, but when I reflect on my family history, my path to shiatsu was very similar to that of my father and my grandfather. Continue →

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BENEFITS


Shiatsu, in general, is a traditional Japanese form of bodywork of which the healing technique is based on restoring balance to the body. "Shi" stands for finger and "atsu" stands for pressure. Illness and disease are thought to result from imbalances in the natural internal flow of energy, or qi (pronounced "chee") through the body.

Shiatsu uses finger and palm pressure to restore and improve the continuity of this flow in order to harmonize the body, mind and spirit.Sennin-So Shiatsu is a unique form of shiatsu founded and developed by my grandfather, Sengo Shimizu, and has been handed down from one generation to the next.


APPOINTMENTS


  • Office hours: Mondays through Fridays–7:00 am – 7:00 pm; Saturdays–7:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • All shiatsu treatment sessions must be scheduled in advance by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call 206.399.7804, send e-mail to stan@senninso.com or click on the “Booknow!” button located at the top or bottom of this page for real-time appointment scheduling.
  • For your initial visit, please arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete intake forms. Click here to read more


CONTACT US


ADDRESS

Shiatsu Sennin-So – Stan Shimizu, LMT (#MA00020825)
Madrona Refuge Building
1126 34th Ave, Suite #212
Seattle, WA 98122

CONTACT INFO

To make an appointment or to contact me for further information, you can reach me as follows:

Office/Mobile: 206.399.7804

E-mail: stan@senninso.com

Online Booking: Click “Booknow!” button for real-time appointment scheduling.


REVIEWS

  • Cam R
    Understanding of our body- what it needs, how it communicates, how it "breathes"- is something all of us should be better versed with. My first session was not only an eye-opener, but a general re-boot of what I thought I knew. Stan walked me through everything he did as he did it- allowing me to build up a model in my head that will help me visualize my body and my pain in a much more realistic and usable way. I had been a mild skeptic of "eastern" medicine up to this point. I am impressed.  More reviews →
    Cam R
  • Debbie Hubbell
    My legs were cramping and keeping me up at night which was making it difficult to get a good night sleep. After my visit with Stan my entire body my feels better and I finally slept through the night last night. He gets all of my circulation working the way that it should. My session lasted an hour, and I would love another hour today. It was worth the drive to China town. More reviews →
    Debbie Hubbell
  • Diane Oakley
    After living in survival mode for most of my adult life, with no concept of true “self-care” or access to affordable, good healthcare, the quality of my life was hindered. I learned about poor circulation, paired with muscle imbalances and repetitive trauma from my work. I’ve enjoyed the highs and lows of my nearly 20-year career as a medical esthetician. Traditional medicine is a for-profit business, so I continued looping the same path until I couldn’t take another step. I was encouraged to book with Stan by his wife Irene, who is a dear friend and an amazing artist herself. I truly believe it’s saving my life. I’m filled with hope again and excited for my future of reclaiming vitality to live my best life. I have so much gratitude for Stan’s healing gift, and I cannot wait to go back! I felt incredible after my very first visit! Stan’s treatments will be a priority in my life going forward 🤲🪷♥️ More reviews →
    Diane Oakley
  • Doris Westberg
    The best thing I've ever done for myself is to have a monthly Shiatsu by Stan. He is a Master like none other that you'll ever find. Trust me, a 70 yr. old, when I say that nobody does it like Stan. He focus on your aches and pains while leaving you laughing heartily as you walk on air out his front door, back to your car, in all that free parking right outside his office. He's a gift from the gods, a ray of sunshine, among us. I highly recommend that you reach out to Stan, our healing gift! More reviews →
    Doris Westberg
  • Lori Nakahara
    My husband has had chronic back pain and also shoulder pain following an unrelated injury.  Just after two treatments with Stan, his lower back pain seems to have disappeared and his right shoulder pain is a whole lot better.  He can now sleep on that shoulder without pain.  As for me, I had two treatments with Stan for lower back, neck, and shoulder pain and after my second treatment, I feel so much better.  What usually took 10+ sessions of PT and associated medical treatments was accomplished with 2 sessions so far.  Stan does not try to keep you coming back for ongoing treatments--his goal is to help you help yourself in your recovery.  I cannot say enough about Stan Shimizu--he is truly amazing!  More reviews →
    Lori Nakahara
 

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