Shiatsu Society

“As the largest Shiatsu professional association in the UK the Shiatsu Society works to promote Shiatsu in all communities. We are internationally respected and recognised for providing the way to professionalism of the highest standard.”

About Us

The Shiatsu Society

Touch for Life

The gentle compassionate touch of Shiatsu can be learned and practised by anyone, and shared with loved ones, as an easy and accessible form of self-care. Check out our free-to-download resources released every two weeks starting December 4th, and running to the end of January 2021.

This year we’re giving this traditional Christmas period a festive twist and have created "12 Days of Shiatsu" You can enjoy Shiatsu-based practices online by joining a range of classes throughout December and January run by 12 expert Member Practitioners. Buy a ticket for yourself or give the gift of Shiatsu and buy for another!

About us

Established in 1981, the Shiatsu Society is the UK's leading professional Shiatsu organisation.

We are committed to:

Expanding awareness of Shiatsu
Establishing and maintaining the highest professional standards of practice for Shiatsu in the UK
Overseeing and accrediting Shiatsu education to ensure excellence in training
Representing the interests of our Shiatsu practitioners
Funding evidence-based clinical research on Shiatsu
Participating with Government recognised Regulators in voluntary regulation of Shiatsu in the UK
Promoting integrated healthcare and contributing to the development of national healthcare policy

The Shiatsu Society holds a Register of Practitioners. All Registered Practitioners have completed an approved level of training, follow our Code of Conduct and Ethics and are fully insured. Please see Training for information on how to train in Shiatsu and to join the Register of Practitioners. Upon fulfilling our requirements for recognition members become Professional Members of the Shiatsu Society (MrSS). SrSS (Senior Member) and FwSS (Fellow) are further categories of Professional Membership. CPD is mandatory for all Professional Members of the Shiatsu Society.