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The Shiatsu Society UK was founded in the early 1980's to share information amongst a scattering of pioneering practitioners, increase awareness of the existence of Shiatsu and establish levels of practice. As it grew over the years to almost 2,000 members it became evident that a central headquarters was required. A central administration was established in Rugby with one full time administrator and two part-time assistants. The office is open from Monday to Friday from 9.00am - 5.00pm for general enquiries. Personal visits are by appointment only.
The Society looked at the possibility of becoming a charity, however this was not possible. This is because it was set up in a large part for the benefits of its members rather than solely to protect the public by offering a register of practitioners. The Society finally voted to become a not-for-profit limited company and thus in legal terms the Management Committee had to become a Board of Directors.
At any one time a maximum of nine Board members are elected by members of the Society for a period of up to three years and are accountable to the members. The Board have the responsibility of running the numerous aspects of the Society varying from ethics and education to research and budgets. As a not-for-profit limited company all the income from membership fees, online shop sales etc. are put back into the company in order to support the aims of the Society and its members.
The Board is supported by a number of sub-committees. These are made up of Director's from the Board, other members of the Society interested in a particular field and sometimes a lay member. The Society is looking for lay people to offer their expertise and help. The Society is happy to discuss possibilities with those who are interested, particularly in the area of ethics and in establishing a regulatory body.
The Society is going from strength to strength and is actively engaged in the process of regulation and protection of the public. The Shiatsu Society is involved in setting up the Shiatsu Regulatory Forum to explore these issues and was a founder member of the General Shiatsu Council. The Shiatsu Society is also a founding member of the European Shiatsu Federation. The Shiatsu Society is working towards getting Shiatsu recognised as a stand-alone Complementary and/or Alternative Method of healthcare.
Shiatsu
Society (UK). P O Box 4580,
Rugby CV21 9EL tel: 0845 130 4560 fax: 01788 555052