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From the outside in

January 7, 2026 by Lukas Rowland

A partially frozen bubble resting on a frond of plant; it has a feathery pattern of ice crystals on its upper half

It can be tough transitioning back to Normal Time in the darkest and coldest part of the year. Winter is a great time to prioritize rest and introspection. 2025 rates maintained into the new year and some intentions for this blog.

Wuxing, five phases

July 20, 2025 by Lukas Rowland

Diagram of the Wuxing, with the Japanese kanji for Wood (green), Fire (red), Earth (yellow), Metal (grey), and Water (blue) in a circle with pink arrows linking them in clockwise order. A set of purple arrows forming a pentagram connect them in the middle, with a yin yang at the centre of the diagram

The wuxing describes five phases that energy moves through, that the year cycles through, and more. Read on for more about these elements of shiatsu, and a reminder about my PINKPURPLE discount.

Metal to water

July 15, 2025December 9, 2024 by Lukas Rowland

Winding metal stairs as seen from above, covered in snow, mostly hiding their red colour beneath white

As autumn gives way to winter, we move from metal to water. Special promo for bookings made before New Year’s! Fee increase reminder.

Water to Wood

July 15, 2025March 9, 2024 by Lukas Rowland

Trees on either side of a body of water, with some reflected in its smooth surface. Above, a cloudy sky

As winter transitions to spring, we move from Water to Wood in the Wuxing

Shades of blue

July 15, 2025February 16, 2024 by Lukas Rowland

A crocheted blanket lies across a massage table; the yarn is coloured in a repeating chevron pattern of pink, purple, light blue, and dark blue

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, but I’d like to rewind a little and take a look at last Friday’s new moon in Aquarius. It marks a new lunar year, that of the Wood Dragon (we’ll get into that element this spring), and it’s a time of celebration around the world. I have a habit of setting … Read more