Shiatsu Practitioner

Aleksandra Hoffmann

I believe that we are here to shine.

I support people who experience physical and emotional stress, so they can feel into their bodies. And find peace within themselves.

I particularly focus on issues of loss and grief. Special times require special attention. In my experience, touch connects us with what is important in the present moment – our essence.

As a certified Shiatsu practitioner, I support clients in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg and regularly give workshops.

GRIEF IS AN EXPRESSION OF DEEP LOVE

Why I combine grief with bodywork

I too have experienced difficult times. For many years, my own grief went unnoticed. In my search for help, I never found what I really needed. The self-help group did not focus on the body. During massage, no one asked me why my heart felt so heavy.

It took many hours of loving acceptance, meditation and gentle bodywork to accept my grief. Today, it is a part of me. It has made me who I am.

In my work, the physical and the emotional flow into one another. I believe that grief does not have to be overcome. It is there to be acknowledged. To be felt. We are allowed to find our own individual way of dealing with it, step by step. Grief shows us what is really important. In this way, it connects us to the deep love in our hearts.

OUR BODY IS INFINITELY WISE

What I believe in

I am deeply convinced that our bodies are infinitely wise.

I am fascinated by the way thoughts and emotions manifest physically. I believe that our bodies always sense the truth. It is our task to listen to them gently and lovingly, and to feel our deep connection to our hearts.

I believe that farewells and new beginnings are very special moments. They can unsettle us deeply and make us feel as though the ground has been pulled out from under our feet. That’s why they require time and attention. However, important transitions can also give our lives a new direction. Provided, of course, that we experience them consciously.

We are here to shine. Even when it’s difficult. Or, perhaps, precisely because of that.

LOVER OF FORESTS, LAKES AND WILDFLOWERS

How I nourish my body & soul

I have always felt drawn to nature. As a five-year-old with braided pigtails, I spent hours in my grandmother’s garden. Most of the time I sat in trees. My favourite was the walnut. It had a wonderfully stable trunk. I didn’t know it at the time, but what I was practising was grounding.

Even today, I still enjoy climbing trees. I enjoy running barefoot in the grass, both in summer and winter. The energy of the earth calms me gently and nourishes me. With every new breath, I am in deep contact with myself and the entire universe.

Water is a special source of strength for me. It gives me vitality and courage. My heart is full of joy when I am in the water, whether it is in a Norwegian fjord or a lake in Brandenburg. Then I feel space within me and I know that I can trust in whatever comes.

PRESENCE AND HEART CONNECTION

How you can work with me

I am very fortunate to be able to accompany wonderful people on their journey. I work with individuals as well as groups.

If you are interested in a Shiatsu treatment, you can book it directly online. At the first meeting, we will get to know each other and you will experience what Shiatsu feels like. Depending on how much support you would like, we can arrange to meet weekly, fortnightly or at another frequency. You set the pace.

I regularly offer workshops on topics such as grounding, body awareness, self-care, shiatsu, grief, and heart energy.

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Professional training and experience

from 2025 Member of the Institute of the Good Death/ Instytut Dobrej Śmierci, Warszawa

2022 – 2026 Shiatsu teacher at the European Shiatsu Institute ESI, Berlin

2021 – 2024 Wellmother Shiatsu Training: pregrancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, Berlin

2015 – 2020 Shiatsu Diploma, European Shiatsu Institute ESI, Berlin

2015 – 2016 Diploma in Spiritual Development Dr. Brenda Davies, International School of Healing and Development, London

2014 – 2019 End of life hospice companion (voluntary work), Unionhilfswerk, Berlin

I’d love to hear from you!

You can book an appointment directly via the “Book Shiatsu” link. If something comes up, you can rebook or cancel your appointment up to 24 hours in advance.

If you have any questions, please send me an email. I usually reply within 24 hours.

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