Nadja
”When Carol suggested a several hours long 13 Ghost Point treatment to deal with chronic fatigue and Long Covid condition, I had come to the end of my tether. I previously have had anti - depressants, a multitude of medications & therapy & week-long Kneipp & Ayurvedic cures - resulting in brief moments of relief & immediate relapse into complete exhaustion.
I was desperate to feel better & open to try anything new.
My hours with Carol were an incredible experience of deep relaxation & immense peace. Coming back the next day for more was a special treat - I felt immediately that something had shifted: I felt stronger, energized & reconnected to myself.
I am not very esoteric, so this was quite a strange realization & I still cannot quite explain what happened to me in these hours. It took a few weeks to be fully back on track & I immediately was ready for adventures: from traveling to a month in Japan without any physical setbacks to bracing daily challenges with patience & lots of humor.
The only thing I am awaiting impatiently are the next Ghost sessions with Carol this summer.”
Vienna - 2024

Gabe
”I’ve been privileged and blessed to work with Carol for many years now and have seen results of consistent energy/body work. Regular shiatsu treatments are essential to my overall physical and spiritual health. Carol’s intuition and ability to know and feel into which areas of the body need attention, makes her sessions highly effective. I’ve had treatments for injuries, tendonitis, sore joints and stiff muscles — her shiatsu techniques have relieved and alleviated whatever issues I am facing. Recently I’ve committed to weekly sessions and truly feel the positive effect consistent treatments have on my energy levels and overall mental and physical balance.”

Janine
”A visit to Vinalhaven Shiatsu felt more like I was receiving true healing rather than simply attention to symptoms or temporary relief. Within days after my second (2 days in a row) appointment with her. I saw the end of weeks of pain. I have been living with lower back issues for over 30 years after someone made a left turn into my car at 17. Overall, I am good at managing it with proper furniture and a firm bed, good stretches and keeping my core strong but we had been visiting family the week before our visit to the island and the combination of not great support in seating and a too soft bed (plus a spring of too much work and not a lot of exercise) left me in pain and hobbling. I wish I had looked up Carol the day we arrived.
Carol is skilled, well versed and simply magical. The space is so fantastic - it’s own cottage behind her home, quiet, charming, open and airy, serene. I wish I lived anywhere near there because I would make a point of seeing her regularly! AND I will certainly return when we do return to the island next year!”

Penelope
”My experience of Shiatsu with Carol is a little difficult to describe, being both subtle and at the same time gently powerful. To me it is like acupuncture without needles. With her warm and healing hands, she places gentle pressure on the body’s energy nodes and meridians, releasing blocked energy (chi) and making it flow again. It is a combination of deeply relaxing and subtly energizing. At the end of a session (which comes all too soon!), I always feel the most light and delicate sense, almost a glow, of moving energy that wasn’t there at the beginning of the session. I am so happy that Carol has opened the doors of her simple and beautiful place of healing.”

Heather
”I struggled with a sore shoulder for months. I tried stretching and changing my sleep position but the stubborn ache persisted. I reached out to Carol for a consult & she recommended a Gua-Sha treatment. I had never heard of that but was eager to try anything. I’m so glad I did! After my session with Carol, the soreness subsided, and my shoulder relaxed back to feeling normal again! Carol Baker is a knowledgeable and skilled Shiatsu practitioner, and I highly recommend her.”

Pamela
”Carol Baker has been my Shiatsu practitioner since 2015. Throughout our relationship, Carol has maintained the highest standards of practice. Her work consistently has a positive outcome for me, whether my imbalance is around physical or emotional issues. She is particularly skilled in treating grief. I recommend Carol and Vinalhaven Shiatsu without reservation.”