In February 2026, the SSUK and the SRN hosted an online workshop on writing and publishing Shiatsu case reports as part of our ongoing commitment to building the evidence base for Shiatsu. The session explored the role of case reports in healthcare research, practical approaches to documenting treatments, and how practitioners can contribute meaningful clinical evidence to the profession.
You can now access the workshop recording, together with supporting resources:
- Case Report Workshop Recording available here. Use the following Passcode to access the Zoom recording: 1jb3HCi%
- SSUK Research Buddy Scheme – connect with other practitioners for peer support and collaboration.
- SOAP Treatment Note Template – Leisa Bellmore kindly shared a structured treatment record template to support clear and consistent clinical documentation.
- SSUK Journal article on Case Reports by Leisa Bellmore (Spring 2022 edition).
- CARE Guidelines Template for Case Reports for therapeutic massage and bodywork
- British Medical Journal Consent Form template
To help you write your own case report, we also recommend you take a look at these two model case reports:
- "Zen shiatsu: a longitudinal case study measuring stress reduction in a child with autism spectrum disorder" by Angela Burke
- "Effects of shiatsu on the health-related quality of life of a person with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis: A mixed methods N-of-1 trial within a whole systems research case study" by Stergios Tsiormpatzis
These resources are designed to support practitioners in developing confidence with research-informed practice and contributing to the aims of the SSUK 2030 Research Strategy.