“Practicing Qigong is so simple and so powerful. You cannot do it wrong. You can only do it good, better, or best!”
- Qigong Master Chunyi Lin
Class Information
Please contact Justine if you would like to attend any classes
Qigong through the Seasons
Gentle Movement for Body & Mind
These small and welcoming Qigong classes offer a chance to slow down, move gently, and reconnect with yourself through the changing seasons.
We practice Taiji Shibashi — a flowing sequence of movements that softly mobilises the whole body while supporting flexibility, balance, strength, circulation, and overall wellbeing.
Inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, each class explores the rhythms of the seasons, the Five Elements, and the meridian system to help bring body and mind back into balance.
Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.
Spaces are limited so please contact Justine to book yourself in.
When: Mondays 19:30-20:30
Where: Ochilview Therapies, Newlands Road, Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk, FK2 0DY
Pricing: £10 per class
£50 for block of 6 classes
What you need:
Wear loose comfortable clothing, for Qigong you can wear flat soled indoor shoes, bare feet or socks.
If possible bring a yoga mat and you may wish to bring a cushion or blanket for the relaxation.
(At Ochilview Therapies we have yoga mats, cushions and blankets available to use)
This is an inclusive class, if you are unsure if you will manage any aspect of the class please contact Justine directly. We will always find a way to accommodate every individuals needs.
“The Oriental approach to health has always been to increase one's vitality and to ward off illness rather than to fight an illness after getting it. The ideal is to maintain optimum health and vitality so that diseases can be easily avoided.”
- Shizuto Masunaga
Online Classes
Gentle Practice From the Comfort of Home
Practise Shibashi Qigong online via Zoom from the comfort of your own home while still feeling connected to a supportive group.
These gentle flowing movements help to mobilise the whole body, calm the mind, improve flexibility and balance, and support nervous system regulation and overall wellbeing.
Online classes offer a relaxed and accessible way to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself — wherever you are.
Suitable for all levels and abilities.
When: Mondays - 17:30-18:30
Thursdays - 17:30-18:30
Where: Anywhere!
Price: £8 per class or £40 for 6 classes
Contact Justine for information on how to login if you would like to take part.
What you need:
Wear loose comfortable clothing, for Qigong you can wear flat soled indoor shoes or socks.
A yoga mat to stand on and enough space to lift your arms to either side. You may wish to use a cushion or blanket for the relaxation.
“The Oriental approach to health has always been to increase one's vitality and to ward off illness rather than to fight an illness after getting it. The ideal is to maintain optimum health and vitality so that diseases can be easily avoided.”
- Shizuto Masunaga
SHIATSU
Nourish your body and soul with this holistic bodywork therapy that encourages inner harmony and equilibrium for a healthy life.
SHIATSU
60 minute appointment - £55
Block of 5 - £265
Mondays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
WORKING DAYS:
SEATED SHIATSU
30 minutes - £35
PRICES:
WHAT IS SHIATSU?
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Shiatsu is a natural healing discipline that originates in Japan, it stimulates and aims to rebalance the body’s vital energy flow (known as ‘Ki’ in Japanese) in order to promote good health.
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Similar to Acupunture it springs from ancient Oriental principals though the practitioner uses thumbs, fingers, elbows, knees and sometimes feet to apply pressure, rather than needles.
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Using acupressure points, deep penetration and active stretches, it releases tension and promotes awareness of correct posture.
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A regular Shiatsu session can make a real difference to your quality of life, physically and emotionally.
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A Shiatsu session takes place on a futon on the floor with the aid of cushions and blankets to ensure total comfort, and unlike most massage therapies the client remains fully clothed throughout the session.
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A one hour full body session is tailored to the specific needs of the client by drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zen Shiatsu principles to diagnose and treat imbalances.
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Shiatsu is excellent for promoting relaxation and helps prevent the build-up of stress. As a holistic therapy it works on the individual as a complete being, not just the physical body but also on an emotional, spiritual and/or mental level. It may produce long-term changes to your health and well-being as well as relieving general muscle tension and aiding joint mobility.
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Treatment will encourage smooth flow of energy (Ki) along the meridians of the body and the expression of the Chinese 5 Elements in your life will be considered in order to foster a harmonious balance.
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Justine will provide you with a unique experience, instigating healing and personal growth in different aspects of your life.
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Clients are asked to wear comfortable, loose clothing, with long sleeves and socks to ensure full comfort during the session.
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If you are unsure if Shiatsu will be suitable for you please contact Justine.
WHAT TO EXPECT
SEATED SHIATSU
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A seated Shiatsu session can be a great introduction for those new to Shiatsu.
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As it focuses on the client's upper body it is excellent for helping to release muscular tension that is often the result of stress.
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Seated shiatsu is a very relaxing experience that can help to calm the mind, promote relaxation and in turn improve your mood, relieve tension and aid your sleep.
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A seated shiatsu session takes place on a chair or stool rather than a futon on the floor so this may be an option if you have limited mobility.
QIGONG
WHAT IS QIGONG?
Taiji Shibashi Qigong is a form commonly practiced in China and South East Asia. It is a Qigong form that incorporates some of the best healing movements from Yang style Tai Chi Chuan. Though there are similarities between Tai Chi and Qigong the main difference is that Qigong does not focus on the martial aspect of the exercises the way Tai chi does, rather the focus is on boosting your Qi and in turn your overall health and wellbeing.
Qigong is the art of working with energy, (Qi or Ki) which in Oriental principals is your life energy which runs in channels or meridians throughout the body. To the viewer it may look like slowed down aerobics but is in fact much more than that. The physical movements are there to prompt internal movement in the practitioner's Qi. Practicing the movement and simply moving slowly is not Qigong, the most important aspect of the practice is the internal flow of Qi. This is achieved through breathing and focus.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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The class begins with a warm up sequence called Do-in (or Dao Yin) which means "leading and guiding the Qi" These exercises are designed to activate your Qi using acupressure and tapping self massage to prepare you for doing Qigong.
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Then you will be guided through the 18 step Shibashi sequence which takes around 30-35 minutes to complete. The instructor leads the movements and guides the class through the sequence step by step with instructions on posture, breathing and actions.
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At the end of the class you will get comfortable for a guided relaxation which will help you to gain the ultimate benefit from the Qigong. You will be led through various visualisations, mindfulness and breathing as you allow the Qi that you have generated to nourish your body.
WHO CAN TAKE PART?
From beginners to the more experienced all are welcome in class. Qigong is extremely gentle and one of the key aspects of the practice is that you work within your own limits whatever those may be. The entire class can also be done seated with just as much benefit. Everyone progresses at their own pace and takes what they need from the class. Consecutive attendances is not important and no prior knowledge is required to take part. The movements are easy and quick to learn, but improving on the correct posture and developing awareness of your Qi is an ongoing process that will never end. The more you practice Qi Gong the more healing benefits you will get from it.
"a state in which the body is relaxed, the mind is quiet, and we are alive to the sensations of the moment." - E Harrison
Through meditating we can begin to transform our mind: developing concentration, calmness and clarity. Meditation practice helps you to learn your mind’s patterns and habits and to encourage new, more positive, states of mind. It takes regular practice and patience to develop a positive way of being, but doing so is extremely nourishing and can result in a calm, peaceful and energised state of mind, in turn leading to a new understanding of life.
MEDITATION
OUR CLASSES
Learn how to reduce stress levels, focus the mind, boost your wellbeing, deepen your awareness and connect with your purpose.
In each class we will come together as a group to support each other as we practice a variety of different meditation techniques.
Offering a safe space for everyone, from beginners to experienced and encourage sharing and discussion of our practice in order to learn with and from each other.
Book a place by contacting Justine:
07791926167 / justine.lim@me.com
ABOUT ME
I’m Justine (or TJ), a Shiatsu practitioner, Qigong teacher, meditation tutor, dancer, artist, and mother of two.
My work is deeply informed by my lived experience as an Autistic and ADHD person, and by a lifelong sensitivity to movement, touch, energy, and the nervous system.
For much of my life, I have been drawn to practices that bring regulation, grounding, expression, and balance — including dance, art, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, and Shiatsu.
What began as a personal search for healing gradually became the foundation of the work I now offer to others.
I know what it is to live with stress, anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, shutdown, and emotional exhaustion. The practices I share are not abstract ideas to me; they are things I have personally turned to in order to reconnect with myself and move through difficult periods of life with more ease and compassion.
My approach is gentle, intuitive, and grounded in Eastern principles of health and wellbeing, particularly Traditional Chinese Medicine. I am continually inspired by concepts such as Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, meridian theory, and the movement of Ki/Qi energy through the body.
I believe our bodies carry an innate wisdom, and that healing often begins when we slow down enough to listen. Whether through Shiatsu on the futon, movement, meditation, or Qigong practice, I aim to create spaces where people can soften, reconnect with themselves, and find greater balance in body, mind, and spirit.
My work is especially supportive for sensitive, overwhelmed, neurodivergent, anxious, or burnt-out people who are looking for a more compassionate and embodied way of healing.
OCHILVIEW THERAPIES
LOCATION
Newlands Road
Reddingmuirhead
Falkirk, FK2 0DY
MAKE AN APOINTMENT
Tel: 07791926167
Email: justine.lim@me.com