About Shiatsu For Life
Shiatsu For Life, owned by Dereck Olsen, has been providing Shiatsu therapy in Bellevue since 2005. Shiatsu combines principles of Chinese medicine with techniques like acupressure, cranial-sacral therapy, energy healing, and reflexology. This unique approach focuses on balancing circulation throughout the body. Clients consistently praise Dereck for his skill and kindness. Many have experienced significant relief from various ailments, including hip and back pain, shoulder tension, and debilitating migraines. One client, who had struggled with migraines for over half her life, found exceptional help from Dereck, stating he has a remarkable ability to release tension without causing pain. She emphasizes the effectiveness of his treatments, which have made a lasting impact on her well-being. Another client noted how Dereck's thoughtful explanations and compassionate approach make the experience reassuring and effective. His ability to help individuals walk away pain-free highlights his expertise and dedication. Overall, Shiatsu For Life stands out as a place where clients feel valued and cared for, making it a recommended destination for those seeking relief and healing through Shiatsu therapy.
Dereck is a very good shiatsu therapist!He is kind, thoughtful and great about explaining treatment. I had a hard time walking into his studio with left hip and low back pain but he was able to help me walk upright out of there, pain free.I highly recommend Dereck for your Shiatsu needs. Of course, all outcomes vary person to person.
I was referred to Dereck by my nail gal and haven't looked back since! Dereck has been the only person to date that has been able to assisting me with my debilitating migraines. I have been suffering from migraines for more than half my life. I've tried medication, physical therapy, Botox, acupuncture, as well as massage off and on with inconsistent success... That is until I met Dereck. This man has the most magically hands, I don't know just how he does it, but he's able to locate the beginning of the tension and get the muscles to release without making me cry during our appointments. I've never had an experience with an LMT that wasn't painful or left me bruised. Dereck is so talented at what he does that I actually referred my mother who also has been plagued with debilitating migraines, he is sensitive enough to work on her without making her cry out in pain.I don't live in Washington anymore, but whenever I come down for work, I make a point of seeing Dereck. Our appointments are truly the highlight of my week!! He is a wonderful person and anyone that has the opportunity to work with him should consider themselves lucky. It's not every day you find such a genuinely kind and talented person.
Dereck was my introduction to Shiatsu and I'm hooked. Shiatsu provides a deeper relief that deep tissue massage therapy doesn't deliver. I now use both to support my wellness practice and as a useful way to focus on recovery when I've been particularly tough on my body.I'm an outdoor enthusiast and Dereck's intuition as a shiatsu practitioner is the best I've experienced so far (I've tried one other therapist who claimed a shiatsu practice and he didn't come close to Dereck's treatment). Also, Dereck is just nice and accommodating as a therapist. I am a curious person so I'm talkative on the table which a lot of therapists don't like. Dereck is super patient. You will not regret seeing Dereck for a regular wellness practice or spot treatments. He's awesome.