Meet Cathy Nixon – MAA MrSS MCMA Cathy’s journey in the healing arts began at the tender age of 9, exploring martial arts such as Wing Chun Kung Fu, Qigong, and Tai Chi. This early fascination with body mechanics and movement naturally led her into a career in holistic therapies. Her Shiatsu journey began in 2014 at the Shiatsu College Hastings, where she graduated in 2017 as the youngest practitioner in her cohort. Cathy’s practice is rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and she continuously expands her knowledge to provide the best care for her clients. In 2020, Cathy founded Nixon Wellness & Acupuncture in Rugby, Warwickshire—a tranquil studio offering personalized treatments that combine ancient wisdom with modern techniques. 💡 Why Book with Cathy? 🌿 Shiatsu Therapy: Gentle yet effective, Shiatsu therapy helps restore balance and promotes overall wellbeing through focused touch and energy work. ✨  Acupuncture: Newly certified in Clinical Acupuncture (2024), Cathy has advanced training in Battlefield Acupuncture and NADA protocols from Total Therapy. Her services include Electro-Acupuncture and Acupuncture with Moxibustion, offering treatments tailored to your unique needs. 🌟 Qigong Classes: Cathy is a certified Qigong instructor (Shibashi Set 1, 2019), offering weekly group classes at the Percival Guildhouse and private sessions to deepen your connection to this meditative movement practice. 💻 Booking Made EasyVisit AcupunctureZenShiatsu.co.uk or email [email protected] to book your session or ask questions. We offer weekday afternoon and weekend appointments in a calming environment designed for your wellbeing. ✨ Whether you’re seeking relaxation, pain relief, or a holistic health journey, Cathy’s personalized treatments are here to help you find balance and vitality. Step into 2025 with renewed energy—book your session today!

I completed my Shiatsu Diploma with the Bristol School of Shiatsu in early 2023.  I love working as a Shiatsu practitioner. I am convinced of its therapeutic benefits and marvel at the surprising realisations and ‘magic’ that can come out of Shiatsu practice.  I approach every Shiatsu treatment with an open mind, with no set agenda and no assumptions.  Alongside practising Shiatsu, I work as a carer, visiting people in their homes. When not working, I am busy at home with 2 teenage children.

Joanna Kuszmar has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since November 1994

Fiona Farris has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since June 2013. Fiona has  a background of working in health and social care field and currently works in the north of Glasgow. Her interests are music, arts, gardening, and currently exploring Forest Bathing.  Fiona currently offers seated Shiatsu Treatments and may be able to offer home visits.

The Shiatsuroom

Michelle Baker has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since January 2016

Daniel Schwager has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since July 1996

Sarah Masters has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since September 2015

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Cornelia Graebner has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since November 2016. Her interest in Shiatsu was first sparked through the practice of the peaceful martial art Aikido. She is particularly interested in conditions related to workplace cultures, and in the energetics of sleep. At the moment she does not practice regularly. If you are interested in booking an appointment in the Wavertree / Allerton / Smithdown area of Liverpool, please get in touch via email.

Janice Howe has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since March 1989

I came across Shiatsu Therapy when I was working as a performer. As an actor I was always seeking embodiment, presence and free flowing creativity. Bodywork fostered all these things and challenged me to go even further by being courageous in my relationships and learning to inhabit my most heartfelt self. Its a journey that is ongoing! In learning about the Taoist and Zen philosophies together with the Chinese Theory of the Five Elements, I found a beautiful language that expresses our deep interconnection with the cycles of nature and ways to think beyond our contemporary detachment, that are essentially healing. Deepening my knowledge through studying Biodynamics has brought me more stillness & more ways to listen to subtle expressions of life. Marrying an ancient art and a 20th Century art of touch has given me flexibility and depth in my practice, guided by many experienced and compassionate teachers at Bristol School of Shiatsu and Body College London.  Both arts teach that your body is intelligent, powerful and capable of transformation. With the help of others, you are capable of changing the way you see yourself and the world around you. Through receiving Shiatsu with Transformational Dialogue and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, I rediscovered the vitality, joy and connection to life that had been buried in me, while I was endlessly re-living a reaction to events in the past. I learned the meaning of engaging fully with my real life and relationships. This is what I aim to share with others through my practice.

Gaelle Conjaud, MrSS.

A Shiatsu therapist who believes in self-care and Shiatsu

Michelle Golding has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since Sept 2021

Zen Shiatsu practitioner at Mello Health in Lochgelly, Fife, offering individually tailored treatments to support relaxation, balance and wellbeing.

Ediewings Shiatsu in Speyside

Jacqueline began nursing in 1987 until 2001. After which, she began her Complementary Therapy journey in 2003 while training in her Diploma of Holistic Therapies. During this time, she learned Aromatherapy and Aromatherapy Massage, as well as Reflexology. She also trained in Reiki and became a Reiki Master. At this time she had a brief but deeply meaningful experience of Shiatsu. Which remained with her. After moving to Hong Kong, Jacqueline finished a course on Crystal Healing and started using crystals in almost all of her treatments. She worked in a clinic and also ran many of her own Crystal Healing and Reiki courses both in Hong Kong and Beijing. But throughout all this, Jacqueline still held a strong  belief that she was meant to learn Shiatsu. In 2015 Jacqueline moved back to Scotland, and in 2022 finally started her 3 year Shiatsu course at the Glasgow School of Shiatsu. From a young age, Jacqueline has been able to work with energy on a very deep level, and loved working with crystals. Her ability for energy work has deepened over the years, and she frequently uses crystals as part of her Shiatsu treatments. Jacqueline feels that Shiatsu has been the ‘missing link’ that she has been looking for to enhance her energy work. Energy work is the basis for all her treatments, no matter which modality she is giving. It’s her deep understanding of this side of her work that enables her to help people work through trauma that is still held in the body, both physically and emotionally.   Jacqueline has also trained in the Level1 Protective Patterns of Trauma, NeuroPath Reset Method.  When Jacqueline is not working, she can often be found in the Dojo practicing Kendo. She holds a high Dan and is a a very active member of the Scottish Kendo community. She also enjoys anything in nature including wild mountainous walks.