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Terms & Conditions
- Appointment required, booking details will be sent to your email after purchase.
- Patients should wear loose-fitting, thin fabric clothing to allow proper meridian sensitization. Feet, neck, and head should remain uncovered. Patients may choose to wear more or fewer clothes or undress to their comfort level.
- If opting for moxa or essential oils treatments, the areas to be treated must be directly exposed to the skin.
- It is recommended to avoid eating at least 1 hour before your session to prevent interference with digestion.
- If feeling overly fatigued or unwell, please refrain from attending your appointment and notify us as soon as possible.
- Shiatsu requires a safe, confident, and comfortable environment for both the patient and therapist to ensure the free flow of energy. Both parties should contribute to creating a positive, harmonious atmosphere for enhanced treatment effectiveness.
- For Caring 4Teens Shiatsu, a parent or guardian must be present throughout the entire session.
- Please arrive as close to your scheduled appointment time as possible. Delays exceeding 15 minutes will result in the cancellation of your session, though rescheduling is available.
- If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to text (217-722-7694).
Details
At Cherandi our focus is on Traditional Japanese Shiatsu—a therapeutic form of bodywork that uses gentle, sustained pressure along the body’s energy pathways (called meridians) to restore balance, reduce tension, and promote overall wellness.
Unlike massage, Shiatsu is based on Eastern medicine principles, where the goal is to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal itself. It can be fully clothed, non-invasive, and deeply relaxing. Each session is tailored to meet the patient's needs —whether you're dealing with stress, fatigue, pain, or emotional imbalance. Shiatsu is not only physical—it also brings mental clarity and emotional grounding.
Francisco Eduardo is a certified practitioner with decades of experience. in the US his certification came from the Zen Shiatsu School in Illinois. Francisco is a member of the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA). He also finished his studies in Acupuncture in the US being accepted for the final exams by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
In his practice, Francisco offers 12 specialized types of Shiatsu treatments, such as:
- Whole-Body
- Head & Neck
- Full Stretching
- Prenatal
- Facial & Eyes
- Herbal & Moxa
- and more.
To enhance each session, complementary techniques like Tuina, Seitai, cupping, moxibustion, aromatherapy, and Kansa wand therapy may also be used.
Francisco has been a lifelong student of wellness, with over 45 years of Zen Buddhist practice, and is a founding member of the Brazilian Soto Zen Society. He also served as a team leader for the Caring Hands volunteer program at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix (2018–2021), bringing kindness and comfort to patients with severe health conditions through mindful touch.