Welcome, I am Lorenzo Cella
Holistic Practitioner & Zen Shiatsu Therapist
Vice President of the Italian Reiki Association (A.I.RE.)
For years, I have dedicated my life and my studies to helping people restore their natural energy balance. My approach is deeply holistic: it combines the ancestral wisdom of ancient Japanese traditions with a refined, silent listening to what your body truly needs at this moment.
Whether you are dealing with chronic physical pain, accumulating stress from travel, or simply seeking a profound moment of peace and authentic self-care during your Italian holiday, my studio is a safe, serene space designed entirely for your wellness.
Read my full BiographyA Private Park at Your Disposal
Are you visiting Eraclea or Jesolo? Escape the crowded beaches and find true peace. Your wellness experience with us extends far beyond the massage.
Your Oasis of Peace
We offer our clients the exclusive use of a lush private park. Breathe fresh air, meditate, and reconnect with nature before or after your Shiatsu session.
Perfect for Tourist Families
Are you on holiday with kids? While you enjoy your massage in total silence inside, your children or companions can safely play and relax outdoors in our private, enclosed green area.
The Body Speaks: Listen to Your Wellness
Whether you are a local resident or a tourist enjoying the beaches of Eraclea Mare or Jesolo, accumulating stress, bad posture, or back pain can ruin your days. In the hustle of modern life, we often disconnect from our bodies. According to ancient oriental medicine, all these dynamics block the flow of our vital energy (called Ki in Japan or Chi in China) within invisible channels known as Meridians.
When this energy flow stops or stagnates, the body starts to send warning signals: chronic back pain, muscle stiffness, insomnia, anxiety, and constant fatigue.
If you are searching for a "massaggiatore" (massage therapist) to find relief, Zen Shiatsu is exactly what you need. It goes deeper than a standard superficial rub. Through gentle, precise acupressure, Shiatsu reaches the root of your discomfort, releasing energy blockages and allowing the body to reactivate its natural self-healing mechanism.
What happens during a session?
Forget the usual noisy, fast-paced massages. Zen Shiatsu is an immersive experience, a "dialogue without words" based on listening to your inner timing.
The Environment and Clothing
The treatment takes place in a quiet, calming room. You will lie on the floor on a traditional Japanese cotton mattress called a Futon, or on a massage table if you prefer. Unlike Western massages, in Shiatsu no oils or creams are used, and you do not need to undress. You remain comfortably dressed (we recommend soft cotton clothing, like tracksuits), allowing for total psychological relaxation without any embarrassment.
Hara Diagnosis (The Abdomen)
The session usually begins with a silent and gentle evaluation of the abdomen, called Hara in Japanese. The Hara is considered the vital energy center. By resting the hands gently on the abdomen, the practitioner can "read" which meridians are depleted of energy and which are tense or inflamed. Thanks to this deep listening, every treatment is absolutely unique and personalized based on your physical and emotional state at that precise moment.
The "Zen" Pressure
The practitioner does not use muscle force. Body weight is transferred gently and perpendicularly through the palms and thumbs. This static, enveloping pressure is held for a long time. It feels like a "deep hug" that goes straight to your nervous system, turning off the stress switch (activating the parasympathetic system) and inducing a meditative state of relaxation.
The Benefits of Shiatsu
By acting on the totality of the person, improvements are reflected both physically and mentally.
Drastic Reduction in Stress & Anxiety
By working deeply on the nervous system, it "empties" the mind of overthinking. Excellent support for tension headaches, migraines, strong nervousness, mood swings, and anxiety attacks.
Deep, Restorative Sleep
People suffering from insomnia find a powerful ally in Shiatsu. By unlocking stagnant energy, the body naturally restores its circadian rhythms. Many clients report sleeping soundly through the night after just one session.
Better Breathing
Treating the abdomen (Hara) directly stimulates the energy of the whole body, helping the breath to become wider and oxygenating the whole body.
The extension of Meridians over the entire body, created by Master Masunaga
Masunaga's Secret: Kyo and Jitsu
We practice the style developed by Master Shizuto Masunaga, a pioneer who combined ancient Chinese knowledge with modern psychology. He realized that the body never lies and that every physical tension is deeply connected to an emotional aspect.
The revolutionary foundation of this method is that we do not just aggressively target the "painful spot". Zen Shiatsu theory is based on evaluating two complementary and inseparable energetic states present in all of us: Kyo and Jitsu.
KYO (The Emptiness to Nourish)
Hidden, deep, depleted, lacking.
Kyo represents the lack of energy in an area. It is the weak, "empty" part of us that has exhausted its resources. Often, Kyo does not hurt physically and remains hidden, but it is actually the true primary cause of our discomfort. In Shiatsu, Kyo is carefully sought out and "nourished" through slow, warm, enveloping pressure. Only by filling this void can the body truly heal.
JITSU (The Fullness to Disperse)
Obvious, superficial, rigid, painful.
Jitsu is the excess of blocked energy, the alarm bell. It is the visible effect: the strong acute contracture, the sharp pain, the symptom that pushes you to seek help. In reality, Jitsu is just the rigid armor the body created to protect the underlying Kyo. In Shiatsu, Jitsu is not attacked aggressively but is gently "dispersed", allowing the excess energy to drain peacefully.
"Massaging only the painful area (Jitsu) provides temporary relief. Supporting and nourishing the hidden weakness (Kyo) leads to deep, lasting balance."
My Publications & Media
Deepen your knowledge of holistic wellness through my books and interviews.
Dalla Luce al Reiki
A severe car accident becomes the painful yet luminous turning point for a profound journey of healing and spiritual awakening through Reiki and energy disciplines.
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In Viaggio verso la Felicità
Through the enlightening dialogue between a young student and a wise Japanese master, the book reveals the principles of Reiki as a practical daily guide to achieving inner peace and happiness..
Discover the BookWatch & Read My Interviews
Listen to my talks on national radio, TV, and wellness magazines.
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Contact Us (We reply in English)*Important Note: Shiatsu treatments are not medical, aesthetic, or physiotherapeutic services, but treatments aimed at energetic rebalancing and maintaining vital wellness, regulated by Italian Law 4/2013. The holistic practitioner does not make medical diagnoses and does not prescribe or suspend pharmacological treatments.