Greta was recommended to me by a friend at a very difficult time. I didn’t know about Shiatsu and was interested to give it a go. I remember arriving for my first session and bursting into tears pretty much straight away. Greta’s manner is calm, warm, non judging and very kind. The treatments I have received to date have helped my enormously. To quote Greta “the body doesn’t lie”, she has been able to uncover old wounds and new, releasing trauma I didn’t even know existed within me. It’s a form of bodily therapy which brings up so many things I’ve been meaning to deal with but never did. Seeing Greta and receiving her treatments is a real gift to myself for which I am very grateful. I cannot recommend her enough.
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Sonja
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To say that Greta has changed my life doesn’t even begin to do her the justice that she deserves. In so many ways my life is better now from when I first met her 3 months ago.
I went to Greta for a course of 6 treatments knowing the time had come for me to look after myself and ask for help. I was aware that I was carrying a lot of trauma from over 10 years ago when I miscarried then couldn’t conceive again. My husband and I needed medical intervention to conceive our first child, then subsequently had 2 very traumatic births. I really felt this was holding me back from progressing with my life, believing in myself and taking a chance by devoting myself to start a creative business. Greta was recommended to me by a friend and I really liked the sound of her and how she worked.
Week by week an issue arose and was acknowledged by me, spoken about then gently and sensitively treated with shiatsu but working very deeply with my emotions. Greta really listened to my voice and my body, then treated me from instinct which she has developed over years of training and a real passion for her field. Greta has a wonderful touch that really met my needs, instantly made me feel supported and less alone. She found the root of each issue quickly, then let me cry, shout and expel from my cells whatever was causing me deep anxiety and pain that often I couldn’t articulate. She works in a safe, nurturing environment and always without judgment.
On my first session with Greta she opened up my lungs, allowing me to breath deeply again into my abdomen, before then I couldn’t breath deeper than the top third of my lungs. The second time I saw her she enabled me to expel my birthing trauma from 10 years before. It was an amazing experience that I won’t ever forget. Now I can look back at that time and not feel a deep sense of pain, the blockage has gone. She has given me my strength and power back that has made me a better mother and wife with a sense of calm and control, now I’m ready to face the future.
Greta has given me advice on my food, what to read to help my creativity and flow, what to listen to to enrich my mind, how to express my anger and how to not let fear control me.
Her kindness and warmth, her generosity with her knowledge and willingness to share it has empowered me completely. She has given me information and techniques for me to help my family who are also now feeling the ripples and benefitting from Greta’s wisdom. She has a gift of seeing my truth and expressing it to me with sensitivity and kindness. She has become my mentor, someone I will be eternally grateful to, someone I respect, admire and trust.
In my work I now see a future for my business of which I am now in control of and can manage along side my family life. She has cleared my mental blockages from past experiences and thought me to feel the fear and do it anyway!
Greta is a generous and truly gifted healer. She is a rare sole who if you are lucky enough to have her touch your life, she will only make it better. I can not recommend her highly enough.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Greta. You really are the best of the best. xx
Sarah. Devon.
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Greta is the best Shiatsu Practitioner I have experienced.
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I was very ill, my life felt out of control and I was experiencing uncomfortable thoughts. Greta was recommended to me and helped me to move away from medication that wasn’t helping my thoughts or emotions. By helping realign by energy flow it made me more aware of myself, to sit with my emotions rather than suppressing them and be a lot more open minded.
I no longer live near Greta and have tried several practitioner’s since – none who match Greta’s expertise. If money/time/distance weren’t a restraint I would endeavour to see Greta every two weeks going forward! I highly recommend Greta – an amazing soul who works hard with her skill to benefit other people.
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Alex
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After talking to a friend about feeling an increasing sense of anxiety as well as various physiological ailments mainly resulting from a long term chronic condition, she recommended I see Greta for some Shiatsu so I booked in for an initial session.
I completely underestimated just how transformative it would be for me. Greta conveys a real intuition, understanding and wisdom of exactly what is needed both physically and emotionally. Not only have my symptoms been alleviated after only 2 sessions, but I have experienced a greater sense of clarity and lightness of being. I am very grateful to have met Greta and it has been a privilege to have been treated by her.
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Katy
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I’ve been seeing Greta for shiatsu for the last couple of months and I’m not sure words can even express what a wonderful impact it is having on my life. I went to see Greta because my husband and I are finally embarking on a round of IVF after 8 years of trying to conceive naturally and I wanted some extra support for my body through it. I have also been working with a back issue for a few years with different treatments, both physical and emotional. What Greta has been able to do is really marry the physical and emotional aspect together and I am finally beginning to shift it to the point where I have no pain at all on some days. She has really helped me to gain a deeper understanding of where energy can get stuck for me and what I can do to get it moving again. I feel as though I am finally able to start letting go of some very old patterns that no longer serve me and I feel better than I have in a long time! Greta has a very special energy about her and she has a gentle way of getting underneath the surface.
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Josie
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My Shiatsu sessions with Greta have been profoundly healing and balancing. Her gift is a very needed form of nourishment in my life. Greta’s gift is to hold you wherever you are at and allow a depth drop and release in the body, its quite extraordinary. I have experienced shifts in some alignments that'd seemed stuck for good! Greta hold the most beautiful and simple space, deeply grounded, honest and somehow gentle and compassionate combined with the inner strength of a mama bear. You will leave your sessions feeling revived, relaxed and attuned to your true north. Thank you Greta x
Phoenix Na Gig
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For the past seven years I have been treated with nightly chemotherapy for a rare blood cancer. My bone marrow is also compromised, and my spleen in enlarging. My Chiropractor recommended that I might try Shiatsu with Greta Hennessy, and I booked for an initial course of treatments.
I did not really know what to expect, but was thrilled to start feeling much more connected and focused even after the first session. I began to experience energy again throughout my system, and this has dramatically improved my quality of life. A recent hospital appointment, the same day that I’d had a session with Greta, showed a marked improvement in my blood count after a few years of the count getting worse at each quarterly appointment.
Greta is a great practitioner. She is calm and utterly professional in her dealing with her clients. She clearly has a great understanding of Shiatsu, and will explain what she is detecting if you wish to know. I feel truly blessed to have been put in contact with someone so skilled.
The Reverend Prebendary Nick Martin
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Greta's amazingly experienced hands and wise heart have helped me beyond measure to deal with migraine; back ache and also grief. Her work has helped me to become more aware of where tensions are held and she has guided me to release them both physically and emotionally
CB
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I attended several shiatsu sessions with Greta whilst pregnant and found them to be of enormous benefit not only on a physical level but also mentally and emotionally. I love shiatsu because if not only helps with the pregnancy aches and pains but helped diagnose which organs were out of balance. Greta then gave plenty of useful advise on pregnancy, diet and lifestyle and insight on how to balance physical and energetic imbalances. With this understanding, I came away feeling empowered to make healthy lifestyle changes. I also found shiatsu very relaxing. Greta provides a safe sacred and peaceful environment in which I could let go fully and be nurtured by her loving presence. I wholeheartedly recommend Shiatsu with Greta.
Amba
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The first time I had Shiatsu was when I was pregnant as it was the only treatment I felt safe having whilst pregnant. It is the most gentle, nurturing and relaxing treatment you can imagine having. It’s like a big warm hug actually that you never want to end.
It has helped on so many levels with my mind and body. I find I connect and have a much better understanding about myself after the session….
Greta is just wonderful at holding the space and seems to just know exactly what you need and want. I cannot recommend this enough.
You don’t really need a reason to go, just go and enjoy the benefits of this incredible treatment and relish in the complete and utter nurturing to the max!!!
Karen Brettle
So, I have been coming to Greta for Shiatsu for nearly 6 years now, since I was pregnant with my son. Shiatsu with Greta has the overwhelming effect of grounding me, connecting me with my body and allowing both my mind and body to rest. Her treatments have been an invaluable respite for me over the years. She is incredibly instinctive, intuitive and wise. After a verbal and physical diagnosis, Greta meets me where I'm at- acknowledges what emotions are coming up, or that I may be ignoring / over looking which manages to centre me. She always seems to get just the right spots. After a treatment I sometimes feel energised as though I've had a long nap, and at other times so deeply relaxed that it has really helped me to switch off- (I even had to get my husband to pick me up once when I was pregnant as I was too sleepy to drive home!)
I was fortunate enough to have Greta be present for the birth of our daughter, and from the moment she arrived- she honed in on the exact places where I need to feel her pressure, or gentle touch- it was very powerful. She really helped me to let go and surrender to allow my daughter to be born. And afterwards, I think that was just phenomenal having her do a treatment on me to help gather my energy and adjust to the shock of just giving birth. She created a real sense of peace and wonder- it was magical and I will never forget it.
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Rachel Lex Independent Midwife
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I've been seeing Great for some time now and always find the sessions help. She is so knowledgable and understanding and has a particularly relaxing manner.
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Tim John, Dorset
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I had never been to a shiatsu session before, so I was a little nervous, but Greta soon made me feel at ease. She is a very calming person, who is softly spoken and really takes the time to listen to you. I attended several sessions during a very anxious period in my life and she made the world of difference. I arrived at one of the sessions literally shaking due to my anxiety, and left feeling relaxed and even a little bit sleepy.
C.S, Devon
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After my first session with Greta I felt so much younger I decided to have two a week for four weeks alongside seeing the chiropractor to help my body recover from having four children and a terrible back. The results were huge. Different layers of my subconscious and conscious came through each week. With every layer of emotional baggage gone I felt younger and fitter and stronger.
I always had so much more energy afterwards and I could understand my body a lot better and read the warning signs eg. if a head ache was coming on or tiredness. And I learnt to act accordingly. I have no sign of any back ache or tiredness now. I’ve consciously adjusted my life to make it more enjoyable and far less tiring.
Five months on and I am still seeing Greta but now it’s just for maintenance. She keeps me feeling balanced. She is a great listener. She lets the body heal by talking and being heard and gently moving the energy around the body.
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G. Roberts
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I love it when Greta gives my Shiatsu at the beginning of the weekend as I feel refreshed for the weekend and I feel like I’ve gained back everything I’ve lost in the week.
Anon (12)
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