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From burnout to balance through Shiatsu.

Find peace in the heart of Zagreb. Traditional Japanese art of touch for your balance.

Shiatsu treatment session

What is Shiatsu?

Shiatsu is a holistic method originating from Japan, based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Through gentle pressure with thumbs, palms, and elbows, we stimulate the body's natural self-healing capacity.

Treatment Benefits

Shiatsu can provide support for...

Body & Pain

  • Back pain
  • Neck/spine injury and stiffness
  • Joint pain and reduced mobility
  • Headaches & migraines

Sleep, Energy & Recovery

  • Insomnia
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Burnout
  • Lack of willpower
  • Preparation for surgery & post-surgery recovery

Digestion & Metabolism

  • Digestive issues
  • Bloating
  • Constipation
  • Irritable bowel syndrome

Emotional & Spiritual Health

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Emotional issues
  • Spiritual concerns

Women's Health

  • Menstrual issues
  • Perimenopause
  • Menopause
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"In the silence of touch, the body finds its own voice."

MY STORY

A journey from unrest to presence.

"Shiatsu is not just a technique; it is a dialogue through touch that returns the body to a state of natural balance."

I became a shiatsu practitioner after shiatsu helped me long ago with emotional and health challenges. After 20 years of office work and chronic exhaustion, I felt a strong calling toward working with the body — I was searching for meaning, something real and alive, and I found it in bodywork.

Through experiences like tango, physiotherapy and osteopathy, and supporting family members with their health issues, I became fascinated by working with the body and realized that this is what truly interests and fulfills me. In search of change, I discovered shiatsu. Through working with the body and touch, I felt how deep and healing that connection can be.

Today I do work that has purpose — I help people relax, feel their body, and return to inner balance. I am finally where I need to be.

I work with people of all age groups.

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Philosophy of Presence

I believe healing begins the moment we stop running from ourselves and allow a touch that listens.

Grounded Energy

My approach is professional yet deeply compassionate. I focus on grounding — helping clients feel solid ground beneath their feet again, reducing the noise of modern life.

"Healing is not a destination, but coming home— to your own body."

Find your balance.

Shiatsu is a holistic approach that stimulates the body's self-healing through conscious touch and presence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shiatsu is performed over clothing. Please wear comfortable cotton clothes and clean socks.

We encourage you to book at least 3 treatments initially, spaced one week apart, especially if you have a long-standing issue. This will help you better assess how Shiatsu can help you. It is enough to receive shiatsu once a week so you have a chance to integrate the effects. If you want to see cumulative improvement, come more often. The benefits will likely last longer each time you have a treatment.

Different types of touch can evoke different sensations in your body. Some people feel very light, as if a deep awareness is penetrating their body, drawing attention and dispersing tension. Shiatsu can also include firm and strong pressure if you want it and it is recommended. This helps to relax stiff joints and release tense muscles. In some places, Shiatsu can be calm and soft, with a feeling of being embraced. There are no sudden movements. Comfort is the most important thing and, if you enjoy touch, Shiatsu encourages a deep sense of relaxation.

Shiatsu is suitable for all ages. Contraindications include acute inflammation, fever, or severe heart conditions.

At the beginning of each treatment we talk about why you came - all information about you is considered relevant, because Shiatsu is a form of holistic therapy. The practical part takes up most of the time, and at the end there is also time for feedback and questions. Sometimes you will feel the benefits immediately, and sometimes changes will happen gradually. Some clients feel energy gently rise in the body and flood them. Sometimes they feel a change in their emotional state.

Contact Us

Find your peace in the heart of Zagreb. Book an appointment or send us an inquiry.

Email

jbratulic@gmail.com

Phone

095 388 8504

Where to find us

Shiatsu Zagreb

Zagreb, Zavrtnica

Located in a quiet courtyard near the Main Station. Client parking available.

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