Anne Cousin

Registered Somatic Movement Educator, certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, certified TRE® provider, member of ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association), and member of EISA (European Iokai Shiatsu Association), officially listed as TRE provider on traumaprevention.com.

OVER 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH

anne.cousin@balancehealth.com.hk

+852 2530 3315

A holistic approach is at the root of one’s way to balance

She encourages listening and trusting the body’s natural ways. It leads to living self-connected and centered, yet open and flexible. One can improve resiliency by tuning into one’s self-regulatory body processes.

Anne created The Moving Touch and has been practicing Chi Nei Tsang, Shiatsu, Somatics and TRE® in Hong Kong since 2010. She is delighted to meet you at Balance Health where she offers private sessions and group classes.

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Anne has studied traditional Zen Shiatsu since 2004 with K. Sasaki, a Japanese Master. She believes that in healing well-being matters, there is a strong relationship between the mind and the body, as well as between a living being and its environment. In addition, she has learned Chi Nei Tsang from a Thai Master (Abdominal Chi Detox massage coupled with deep breathing).

Watch this video to see Anne's demonstrations of how Tibetan Singing Bowls works:

New promotion package from Anne Cousin:

REGROUP Program – 6 sessions – HKD 7800 (save HKD 600)

What if you could learn from your emotions, rather than react to them? What wisdom might you discover by opening fully to your inner world, rather than hiding from discomfort?

Our mind body therapist Anne Cousin help you find strength from vulnerability and relieve your exhaustion from carrying your invisible armor by giving you a space to safely slow down and heal holistically.

Depending on each person’s unique case, Anne will choose and adjust the techniques that she is certified in: Somatic Experiencing, Integral Somatic Psychology, Somatic Movement Education, Seiki Shiatsu, Tension Release Exercises (TRE).

Together with Anne, you will learn to:

- Develop self-awareness
- Explore the messages of your physiology and emotions, needs and values
- Identify your inner resources
- Ground your own resources
- Achieve a sense of integrity and authenticity

Note: There will be cases where 6 sessions are not enough. 6 sessions are the minimum to start regrouping yourself. The more vulnerable individuals are recommended to seek additional professional clinical counselling.

To register, please call us: +852 2530 3315 or send us an email: appt@balancehealth.com.hk

To check out Anne's website, please visit: http://www.themovingtouch.com/

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Registered Somatic Movement Educator

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certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner
certified TRE® provider

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Therapies, Classes & Programmes By the Practitioner

Chi Nei Tsang

CHI NEI TSANG, in Chinese, literally means “working the energy of the internal organs” or “internal organs chi transformation.” and comes from ancient Chinese Taoist knowledge and tradition.

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Shiatsu

In Japanese SHI means “Fingers” and ATSU “Pressure”. This therapy finds its origins in Taoism Philosophy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Shiatsu aims to release tensions from the body and mind in helping Yin and Yang energies of the body to flow freely.

It supports the body’s self-regulation and vitality
A holistic view of the receiver combined with the practitioner 2 hands working in synchronization with pressure that is deep, stable and slowly moving along the body awaken the body’s innate healing ability, to release emotional, mental, and physical blockages, and to restore life essence and present awareness.
This simple, meditative, non-doing, healing touch can open hearts, tone chakras, restore peace, and connect us with our inner wisdom. People often compare it to micro-osteopathy and experience it as “relaxing, nurturing, non-invasive and deeply therapeutic”.

Shiatsu is especially helpful with:
• Neck, shoulder and back pain
• Reduced mobility and joint pain
• Headaches and migraine
• Digestive problems
• Sleeping disorders
• Asthmatic symptoms
• Depression, anxiety and stress related symptoms
• Menstrual problems, regulation of menstrual cycle and pregnancy
• Lethargy and fluid retention
• Improving energy and well-being

Seiki

What is Seiki?

Seiki is a method of healing that facilitates the flow of energy through the body, clearing energy blockages and creating an awareness of energy flows - A Way.

Founded by Akinobu Kishi Sensei, Seiki is the flowering of his immense experience in Shiatsu and wisdom. in a long tradition of Japanese healing and spiritual practice and, non-culture specific as its main intention is to become more of ourselves. Since central to it is the injunction to become more ourselves, it is, at base, non-culture specific too.

Seiki incorporates bodywork treatments, Katsugen spontaneous movement and, most importantly, space to experience and enjoy life as embodied human beings breathing again.

Fundamentally, Seiki treats the breath. By following the movement of the breath, the body rediscovers its space, its originality. It is the simplest and purest form of healing I have ever experienced. Seiki provides the space for encouraging inner awareness and sensitivity, recognition that the body always expresses what it needs, essential for making connections and noticing the undetected – an absolute necessity for clearing stagnant energy and releasing habitual patterns.

TRE® Tension Release Exercises

TRE® safely activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this muscular shaking/vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and controlled environment, the body is encouraged to return to a state of balance.

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Do In

Do-In is a form of Dao Yin that is further developed in Japan. It is a system of gentle exercises that promote your energy flow. Do-In combines gentle and effective meridian (conduit of vital energy in the body used in acupuncture) stretches and mobilizations, with meditative and breathing techniques as well as self-acupressure.

This practice is believed to be at the origin of the discovery of the meridians, when our ancestors were closely attuned to nature’s cycles. It improves the mind-body awareness and the circulation of energies which is considered a base for a healthy life in oriental therapies.

You will learn ancestral, simple and effective ways to quieten your mind, strengthen your Ki (Chi, or vital energy) release tensions and improve your vitality as energy flows into your body.

What are the benefits?

• De-Stress
• Body flexibility
• Increased blood circulation
• Improve breathing
• Higher energy level
• Grounding
• Peace of mind
• Self-care

Tibetan Singing Bowl Therapy

Tibetan singing bowls can generate a type of energy vibration to help you to reduce stress, heal pain or depression and create a deep sense of peace, well being and better health.

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Julie D.

Entrepreneur, Hong Kong

My experience with singing bowls felt almost magical.

"The sounds and vibrations of the bowls were very soothing and uplifting. It made me feel clearer, more relaxed, at peace. Anne is gifted, sensitive, attuned, and spiritually adept at leading her clients into a deep experience in sound healing and personal awareness. [read more] I highly recommend this ancestral Tibetan method, a very pleasing, efficient way to let go." [/read]

Geraldine F.

Designer, Hong Kong

Universal vibration, love and well-being.

"These is exactly what I felt through Anne's Tibetan bowls treatment! I'm very grateful to her for giving me this journey into my soul, body and heart! The day after the session I was able to effortlessly forgive and breakthrough a conflict."

Celine M.

Mum & Entrepreneur, Hong Kong

I felt the benefits after few sessions: physical pain relief and clearer mind

"Being a working mum myself, I had a hard time to manage work pressure+ family life balance. I started to somatize, and got strong back pain, felt pressure in teeth, became too emotional... I couldn't really 'relax'. Anne helped me to reconnect to myself, [read more] through a sensitive & compassionate approach. Her practice of Somatic Experiencing, Tibetan singing bowls and Dynamic meditation are amazing and deeply efficient. I felt the benefits after few sessions, physical pain relief, clearer mind... It's been very helpful to me, as well as a great human experience. I warmly recommend her talents, I think we all deserve it!" [/read]

Macarena Olazabal

General Manager in Hong Kong

Anne has been a very positive and crucial support

"I have been Anne' patient for over 4 years now, as soon as I arrived to HK. I had a previous very positive shiatsu experience in Europe which made me look for shiatsu practitioners in HK. I must say that Anne totally contributes to my balance allowing me [read more] to get through tough periods of stress and solve sleeping problems periods. I totally recommend Anne for her talented shiatsu skills where both aspects, physical and psychological, are taken into consideration. Her availability to listen to you and to your body makes her practice a real need for me. Having gone through 2 pregnancies, Anne has also been a very positive and crucial support. I can say today that Anne is a key person in my HK life and can only deeply and truly recommend her and her practice to anyone." [/read]

Cassie Lau

Hong Kong

My whole body is relaxed and has energy to do lots of things again.

have chronic back pain working in high stress banking environment feeling nervous all the time. Found TRE can tackle my back pain problem relaxing very deep muscles that even a massage cannot go as deep into. Since I have practised TRE, [read more] my normal nervous shaking is gone, I sleep better at nights, and feel that my whole body is relaxed and has energy to do lots of things again. Most importantly, I enjoy TRE (it is not as scary as it looks like!)" [/read]

Lavina

Hong Kong

With Anne, I know I am in safe and very capable hands.

"I have been seeing Anne for six months now. With her, I know I am in safe and very capable hands. She is able to customize the treatments based on my needs which could be different every time. The congestion I had in my abdomen area has dissipated through [read more] Chi Nei Tsang whilst my neck and back have revived via Shiatsu. My daily stresses have also curtailed with the Tension Release exercises Anne conducts. The holistic approach combined with her understanding of the body's mechanisms is a winning formula for one's wellness. I strongly recommend consulting Anne to do away with the clogs and blocks that we tend to build up over the course of our city lives." [/read]

Megha

Executive Coaching

The transformation I have experienced is phenomenal.

"I was introduced to TRE at a time when I was struggling to cope with my post-party's Body and mind. The transformation I have experienced is phenomenal. I feel that my body has become more accessible and I am able to cope with issues like sugar-addiction [read more] much more easily than before. Anne's facilitation and guidance is immensely supportive and impactful. I tried TRE in a group and I felt Anne did an amazing job of managing different levels of comfort of different individuals. Anne is immensely competent in the TRE technique and sensing the needs of the people she works with, and this reflects on the confidence and warmth she brings to her TRE sessions." [/read]

Rachelle Conradie

Discovery Bay HK, Nia Technique & creative movement facilitator, yogini, editor and mother

One of the reasons my pregnancy (36 weeks) is really going well so far, is because of receiving regular treatments from Anne

“I have been going to Anne for a number of times for Shiatsu and Somatic Bodywork treatments before and during my pregnancy with my second child. I believe that one of the reasons for my pregnancy really going well so far at 36wks, is because of receiving regular [read more] treatments to balance all the imbalances that can so easily occur during pregnancy, due to the numerous hormonal changes in the body.
Anne has a very sensitive and exceptional ability to listen to what the body presents and it is easy to relax in her nurturing, reassuring and confident presence. In her therapeutic work she includes both Shiatsu and Somatic Bodywork, which she can combine skilfully and beautifully. I have found the combination to have a very powerful and supportive effect – especially her verbal guidance brings a deep body/mind relaxation, integration and awareness. Shiatsu can release physical, emotional and mental tension or blockages through the stimulation of specific points on the Asian acupressure meridian system. This stimulation of both the (lack) yin and (excess) yang energy presented in the body and organs helps to balance and restore the body’s innate healing ability. As in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu both facilitates the body to resolve and prevent pain and illness. Through Somatic Bodywork, Anne guides your body through subtle, natural movements to restore and resolve blockages or even trauma that has been consciously or unconsciously stored in the body. This movement therapy gently and safely guides you to increase your ability to tolerate difficult bodily sensations and suppressed emotions, which is very helpful during pregnancy and especially birth. The treatment continues to work, as in Osteopathy and other therapeutic bodywork, and will take its natural time to integrate and settle in the newness of your balanced body for a few days after the treatment. It is therefore important to wait a few days after the treatment before doing any other therapeutic bodywork or strenuous exercise.
In pregnancy and preferably even before pregnancy, I believe it is our duty as women to detoxify, clarify, heal to prepare our bodies to the best of our abilities and give our children the utmost chance of being healthy and experiencing a safe and an as easy as possible birth. I can truly recommend Anne’s therapeutic work if you share my belief and would allow her to guide your body to heal and open towards your natural mind/body awareness and increase the confidence in your body’s ability to experience a healthy pregnancy, conscious birth and as a result a more content and happy baby.” [/read]

Mariko

Yoga Instructor, Facial Reflexology

My body could recover from the tiredness smoothly

"Anne is a professional, skilled and very experienced Chi Nei Tsang Practitioner. I highly recommend her work to those who have been searching alternative method to stimulate & balance the body. She explains the process and intention of the treatment. [read more] She always understands what I need and so the result of the treatment has been always maximised. After coming back from an intensive & long-flight business trip, my abdominal was tightened so much and I could feel that the energy was not flowing good enough due to circulation blockage as well as the weakened abdominal. Yet, thanks to Anne's Chi Nei Tsang, my body could recover from the tiredness smoothly and could release unnecessary stress from my body. I simply like & enjoy each session with her - Thank you, Anne!" [/read]

Thierry J.

Company Director in Hong Kong

I recommend using Shiatsu with Anne for her professional and friendly approach of the body balance

"Shiatsu sessions with Anne Cousin are a real good work and leisure time to better understand my body works physically and mentally. Having an intense international business life mixed with mountain marathons during the cooler season and strong [read more] physical training for dragon boat races season, I enjoy the therapy balance between pressure massages, relaxation, flex joints, breathing and muscles exercises. Every week or every month, depending on needs, I recommend using Shiatsu with Anne for her professional and friendly approach of the body balance." [/read]

Meltem Deniz

Managing Director in Hong Kong

I can only highly recommend Anne, she is a blessing to the world.

"Before Anne I had no experience of Somatics and Shiatsu. I did not know what to expect. I tried over the years a lot of different healing techniques and therapists but many of them left me even more imbalanced or depressed. Having a stressful job and [read more] suffering from hormonal imbalance I came with the hope to Anne to help me to cope with the stress and to balance my body. She did more than that. Anne is incredible, each of her treatments are a journey to connect with your body and soul. Anne helped me to release past traumas and beliefs, which were deeply anchored in my cells. She reconnected and showed me the incredible self-healing power of my body. Anne’s attentiveness, her caring and relaxed manner and most of all her compassion makes it easy to relax and let go of problems and open up about your fear, pain and emotions. She helped me to learn to ground myself, be present in the now and the most important lesson compassion for myself, which changed my lifestyle and perception completely. I can only highly recommend her, as she is a blessing to the world. Thank you, Anne." [/read]

Dr. Cherisse Yang

Holistic Chiropractor, The White Hare, Hong Kong

I feel Anne always listens to my body’s needs.

"Being a bodyworker, I am very selective when choosing practitioners to work on my body. The sessions I have had with Anne were all very transformational, yet gentle. After the first session, my bowel movement improved and I developed more awareness [read more] in my abdominal area – a part of my body that stored a fair bit of tension. Anne understands the subtle cues from the body and I feel she always listens to my body’s needs." [/read]

Kay Ross

Hong Kong

I could breathe more deeply, and my heart felt more relaxed and open.

"I had a series of three detox massages with Anne. I sometimes felt my body shaking as deep tension was released. I especially liked how the massages included the use of sound – as I was making the various sounds, I could feel the vibration in my tissues. [read more] That loosened up the tension in my chest and abdomen, and I could feel my organs becoming unstuck and moving more freely. I could breathe more deeply, and my heart felt more relaxed and open." [/read]

Lisa B.

United Kingdom

Anne works her magic.

"I have experienced Shiatsu by a number of experienced therapists but I have to say Anne works her magic with this modality. I came to Anne with hope of balancing my body and she did so much more. Her attention to detail of my needs, her caring [read more] manner added to the depth of her treatment. Not only did Anne balance my system and relieve stress, I also felt refreshed and uplifted. I wish Anne was still in America to receive regular treatment but wish her well on her journey and dreams." [/read]

Anne Cousin

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TRE® Tension Release Exercises

Do In

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Tibetan Singing Bowl Therapy

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