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103/12, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo7,

Empowering Hands, Healing Minds

Welcome to Thusare Talking Hands, a unique social enterprise dedicated to providing exceptional wellness experiences while creating meaningful opportunities. We specialize in authentic Japanese Shiatsu therapy, delivered entirely by professionally trained, visually impaired therapists.

Our therapists possess an extraordinary sense of touch, allowing them to detect body tension with incredible precision and deliver deep, therapeutic relief. At Thusare Talking Hands, every session goes beyond relaxation—it is a connection of trust, empowerment, and holistic healing. By choosing our services, you are not only investing in your own well-being but also supporting sustainable livelihood and vocational training for individuals with visual impairments in Sri Lanka.

Our Journey: Formed by Purpose and Passion

Thusare Talking Hands was established as a core social business under the non-profit organization APCAS (founded in 2008), which has long committed to fostering peace, capability, and sustainability. Recognizing the untapped potential of individuals with disabilities in Sri Lanka, we launched a dedicated vocational training program focused on Japanese Shiatsu therapy and wellness.

Over the years, what started as an empowerment initiative has grown into a highly regarded professional salon network, including branches in Colombo and surrounding areas. We have trained numerous visually impaired individuals, transforming lives by turning incredible tactile sensitivity into a respected professional skill. Today, we continue to bridge communities, promote social inclusion, and deliver world-class therapeutic care from the heart of Sri Lanka.

shiatsu therapy

OUR THERAPY

Experience the authentic art of Japanese Shiatsu, a holistic bodywork designed to unlock your body's natural healing power. By targeting key energy pathways, our therapy deeply relieves stiffness, improves circulation, and reduces stress. Every session provides long-lasting physical relief and complete mental rejuvenation.

OUR THERAPISTS

Our exceptional services are delivered exclusively by certified, visually impaired therapists. Having completed rigorous professional training, they possess an incredibly developed and intuitive sense of touch. They can effortlessly read muscle tension and locate hidden discomfort, ensuring a highly precise and personalized treatment.

OUR SOCIAL IMPACT

As a proud social business backed by NPO APCAS, we transform lives through professional empowerment. Your wellness journey directly funds high-standard vocational training and creates sustainable, dignified employment for individuals with visual impairments in Sri Lanka, fostering a more inclusive and supportive community.

OUR THERAPY

Deep Healing Rooted in Japanese Tradition

Unlike general oil massages that primarily focus on the surface of the skin, authentic Japanese Shiatsu targets the deeper muscular layers and the body’s natural energy pathways (known as tsubo or acupressure points). Shiatsu utilizes the therapist's thumbs, fingers, and palms to apply precise, rhythmic pressure without the use of oils, allowing for a clean and comfortable experience that focuses purely on structural and muscular relief.

How It Restores Your Wellness:Our bodies modernly accumulate stress and physical imbalances from prolonged sitting, computer work, or daily fatigue. By applying pressure to specific points, Shiatsu stimulates the nervous system, releases deep-seated muscle tension, and significantly improves blood and lymphatic circulation.

  • Example of Relief: For instance, many of our clients who suffer from chronic lower back pain or severe shoulder stiffness caused by desk work report an immediate "lightness" right after the session. By targeting the root causes of tension rather than just smoothing over the surface, our therapy helps reset your body’s natural healing power, leading to better sleep quality and sustainable fatigue recovery.

OUR THERAPISTS

The Power of the Intuitive Touch

At Thusare Talking Hands, we believe that visual impairment is not a limitation, but an extraordinary gift for healing. When a person loses their sight, their other senses naturally become highly heightened. Our therapists possess an incredibly developed, intuitive sense of touch that acts as their "eyes," allowing them to feel what cannot be seen.

Rigorous Training to Meet International Standards:Talent alone is not enough. Every therapist at our salon has undergone an intensive, high-standard vocational training program developed under the guidance of Japanese Shiatsu experts. They spend hundreds of hours mastering anatomy, precise pressure techniques, and customer care before they ever serve a client.

Example of Expertise: > While a sighted therapist might rely on visual cues, our therapists can intuitively "scan" your body with their hands. They can instantly detect a tiny, hidden knot in your shoulder muscles or notice a slight temperature difference in an inflamed area that others might miss. This exceptionally precise adjustment of pressure ensures a deeply personalized and highly effective treatment for every individual.

Female Therapist Availability & Special Notice:To provide a comfortable and reassuring environment for all our clients, we are pleased to announce that female visually impaired therapists are now available upon request. If you prefer to receive your session from a female therapist, please let us know when making your reservation.

Please note: Our female therapists are currently in the Junior Therapist stage of their professional journey. While they are fully certified and deliver excellent standard treatments, they may still have limitations when handling highly complex or specific therapeutic requests. We kindly appreciate your warm understanding and support as they continue to grow into senior professionals.

OUR SOCIAL IMPACT

Transforming Lives Through Your Wellness Journey

Thusare Talking Hands operates as a core social business managed by the Non-Profit Organization APCAS (established in 2008). In Sri Lanka, individuals with visual or developmental disabilities often face severe barriers to higher education and sustainable employment. We established this project to break that cycle, moving away from temporary charity and focusing instead on long-term financial independence and professional dignity.

A Cycle of Sustainable Empowerment:When you book a session at our salon, your payment does not just cover a service; it directly funds the operational costs of our vocational training academy and provides fair, sustainable wages for our staff.

  • Example of Impact: Consider the story of our senior therapists. Before joining us, many had no stable income and relied entirely on family support. Today, through our program, they have transformed their unique sensitivity into a respected, high-demand skill. They are now proud professionals, earning an independent livelihood, supporting their own families, and actively contributing to society. By choosing us, you become a vital part of this beautiful journey toward an inclusive community where everyone can shine.

Our Offers for you

Discover Ultimate Rejuvenation

Elevate your wellness journey with our newly designed Premium Menus. These exclusive sessions combine masterful diagnostic precision with luxurious, multi-therapist synchronization to deliver profound, strategic physical recovery within an optimized timeframe.

Perfect for addressing deep-seated fatigue or treating yourself to an unmatched therapeutic experience, these courses offer the pinnacle of Japanese Shiatsu care.

  • 【GOLD】 Master's Deep Body Reading & Shiatsu Therapy

    • 90 mins: Rs. 15,000 / $50

    • Why We Recommend It: This ultimate, tailor-made experience begins with a 15-minute diagnostic "Body Reading" by our senior master therapist. Acting as a precise sensor, their exceptional touch detects hidden stiffness and structural imbalances to custom-design a 75-minute deep-tissue full-body Shiatsu perfectly targeted to your needs. Complete your luxurious journey with a relaxing, freshly brewed cup of organic Ceylon herbal tea.

  • 【SILVER】 Shiatsu 60 mins with 20-min Synchronized Foot Boost

    • 60 mins: Rs. 8,000 / $27

    • Why We Recommend It: A highly intensive, strategic session engineered for maximum physical recovery in a standard hour. For the first 20 minutes, enjoy the ultimate four-hands luxury as a second expert provides a concentrated foot massage simultaneously while your main therapist performs a full-body Shiatsu from the back. The remaining 40 minutes transition seamlessly into a deeply relaxing full-body treatment, offering double the rejuvenation in half the time.

Standard Menus

  • FULL BODY

    • 60 mins: Rs. 6,000 / $20

    • 90 mins: Rs. 8,000 / $27

    • 120 mins: Rs. 10,000 / $33

  • FOOT & LOWER LEG

    • 30 mins: Rs. 4,000 / $13

    • 60 mins: Rs. 6,000 / $20

  • HEAD, NECK & SHOULDERS

    • 30 mins: Rs. 4,000 / $13

    • 60 mins: Rs. 6,000 / $20

    • 90 mins: Rs. 8,000 / $27

  • 2-IN-1 SHIATSU

    • 30 mins: Rs. 5,000 / $17

    • 60 mins: Rs. 10,000 / $33

Premium Menus

  • 【GOLD】 Master's Deep Body Reading & Shiatsu Therapy

    • 90 mins: Rs. 15,000 / $50

  • 【SILVER】 Shiatsu 60 mins with 20-min Synchronized Foot Boost

    • 60 mins: Rs. 8,000 / $27

Add-on Option

  • Custom-Tailored Scan Option

    • +15 mins: +Rs. 2,000 / +$7




🌟 【GOLD】 Premium Top Course

An ultimate, tailor-made experience combining a full-body diagnostic scan by our senior master therapist's exceptional touch with luxurious personalized care.


Master's Deep Body Reading & Shiatsu Therapy (90 mins)


Details: This premium session begins with a 15-minute diagnostic "Body Reading" by our senior master therapist, whose exceptional touch acts as a sensor to detect hidden stiffness, fatigue, and structural imbalances. Upon your request, the therapist will gladly explain the findings and, based on this scan, custom-design a unique treatment plan specifically for you. The remaining 75 minutes are dedicated to this fully customized, deep-tissue full-body Shiatsu to resolve your specific problem areas. Conclude your luxurious journey with a relaxing, freshly brewed cup of organic Ceylon herbal tea.


🌟 【SILVER】 High-Efficiency Premium

Strategic sessions designed to dramatically elevate both your satisfaction and physical recovery within an optimized timeframe.


Shiatsu 60 mins with 20-min Synchronized Foot Boost (60 mins)


Details: A highly intensive, signature double-activation therapy. For the first 20 minutes, your main therapist begins the full-body Shiatsu from the back while a second expert simultaneously focuses on a concentrated massage for your feet—providing an ultimate synchronized, four-hands luxury. For the remaining 40 minutes, the main therapist seamlessly transitions to complete the deeply relaxing full-body Shiatsu. Experience double the rejuvenation within a standard 60-minute session.


Custom-Tailored Scan Option (15-min Add-on)


A personalized diagnostic upgrade available with any standard Shiatsu menu. A senior therapist will conduct a 15-minute structural assessment prior to your session to identify your specific "Fatigue Zones." Based on this assessment, our team will bypass any language barriers to perfectly understand your needs and recommend the most effective, customized treatment for you today. (The treatment itself can be performed by either junior or senior therapists.)








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Elevate Your Workplace with Inclusive Wellness


At Thusare Talking Hands, we offer a unique corporate wellness program that aligns your company’s employee health with real social impact. By integrating authentic Japanese Shiatsu therapy into your workplace or corporate events, you invest directly in your team's productivity and mental well-being, while driving sustainable inclusion and economic empowerment for the visually impaired community in Sri Lanka.

1. On-Site Workplace Shiatsu

Boost team morale and relieve professional burnout. Our professionally certified therapists visit your office to deliver clothing-on, oil-free Japanese Shiatsu sessions right at the desk or in a designated relaxation room. It is an efficient, high-impact solution to eliminate executive stress, improve posture, and refresh focus.

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