Insured members (Professional & Student Adv) may apply to Balens to buy insurance cover for other therapies which they may practice, at a discounted rate (currently £21 – this is for multiple therapies, not per therapy). This comes under Balens’ Multi-Therapy policy. Balens will require to see a certificate of qualification. This is for non-invasive therapies such as Massage, Aromatherapy etc . For high-risk therapies (such as Acupuncture and cupping etc) members should contact the Affinities Department at Balens via [email protected] to arrange appropriate levels of cover.

Students who have completed their School’s Year 1 Acupressure/Bodywork for Wellbeing Certificate (different Schools have different certificate titles) must apply to Balens directly to arrange professional level insurance cover for Acupressure/Bodywork for Wellbeing under Balens’ Multi Therapy policy. Their student insurance for Shiatsu under the block policy does not cover them for the professional practice of Acupressure. This cover is available at a discounted rate (currently £21). Balens will require to see a certificate as proof of their qualification. Members should follow this link  https://secure.balens.co.uk/schemenewbusiness/SHS0125/S199/default.aspx?h=0x228df5e2 to arrange cover.

Students who do not continue into Yr2, may remain members of the Society in the membership category “Bodywork for Wellbeing Practitioner”. They should join or upgrade from Student Beginner to Bodywork for Wellbeing Practitioner. NB from September 2024, upgrade from Student to Bodywork for Wellbeing Practitioner. Professional level insurance for Acupressure/Bodywork for Wellbeing is included in their membership fee.   

For students taking a year out from studies between 1st and 2nd year and who wish to practice Acupressure/Bodywork for Wellbeing, it makes sense to continue their SSUK membership at Student Advanced as their professional insurance will be at a discounted rate, and they will continue to receive all the benefits of Society membership. 

All eligible graduates of Ratified Schools’ Yr 1 Certificates may be listed on the Shiatsu Society Listing of Bodywork for Wellbeing Practitioners. See Guide to Bodywork for Wellbeing Practitioners document.