Shiatsu Society (UK)

Linda Stocks has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since August 2012

For me, receiving Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing and restorative experience that leaves me feeling grounded, connected, nourished, and better prepared to meet whatever life brings. The theories and philosophies underpinning Shiatsu align well with my values and inform all aspects of my life. Shiatsu teaches me awareness, clarity, and compassion rooting me in the here and now and equipping me with skills to support a healthful and joyful approach to living. 

I started my journeys as a Shiatsu Practitioner over 20 years ago and as a Personal Trainer specialising in Adaptive Fitness I realised that Shiatsu would be a perfect addition to my skill set and since that time I have used Shiatsu to work with my clients for both Sports related injuries and also those that are presented to me on a purely shiatsu basis.  From the outset my philosophy has been that of Inclusivity, beginning with my very first clients on Positive Health Programme for those with HIV and Aids to my extensive work with organisations such MenCap and British Blind Sport, SENSE, London Sport plus a large number of individual clients with ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Injuries, Amputations along with Adult Learning Difficulties, Visual and Hearing Impairments. I practice from my studio in Ladbroke Grove with onsite parking as well as wheel chair access, lift and shower facilities    

Natalie Khoaz has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since January 2009

Michael Moxham has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since June 2010

Aaron Whalen has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since July 2016

Cat Westwood BA, MrSS T, CYT Meridian Yoga, CEO Eleven Farrer House Cat's interest in Shiatsu developed originally from her dance training in Body Weather Laboratory - a Japanese contemporary dance form which utilises nature and the environment. After studying with Oguri in Los Angeles in 2010, she went on to train in Zen Shiatsu with the Shiatsu College Brighton. Cat is also a Meridian Yoga Teacher and International Movement Artist.  Cat has experience working in a variety of settings, including the Martlets Hospice in Hove and with the Lewes FC Mental Well-Being football teams project. She continues to develop her bodywork practice through attending regular CPD courses and has now obtained her official SHiatsu Teacher training and mainly teaches at Shiatsu College Norwich.   Cat practices at The Shiatsu Centre, Norwich and The Space Burston, Diss as well as taking her Shiatsu to Yoga retreats and festivals.

Elaine Thomson has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since June 2010

I work at Violet Hills in St John’s Wood and North Devon. Amanda Dovell has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since November 2011

Louisa - Shiatsu practitioner based in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire.   Hi, I'm a Shiatsu practitioner with 14 years of experience, working with people from all walks of life. 

ESMEYOGA SHIATSU - Health & Wellbeing I am a fully qualified, insured Shiatsu practitioner with 12 years of experience, practising in a variety of healthcare settings. I completed an intensive three-year study programme, whilst also having over 20 years of experience offering Swedish body massage. My passion lies in delivering preventative healthcare & wellbeing stemming from traditional health systems.Packages and Pricing Initial Shiatsu + Consultation 90 mins £65 Shiatsu 1 Hour treatments thereafter £45 Relaxing Swedish Massage £45 Beginners ESMEYOGA 6 week Courses £95 1:1 Private Yoga designed with YOUR targets in mind £45 per hour    What others say about my Shiatsu Treatments:  ‘Since coming to see you I’ve had immediate relief from the hip pains and stiffness I had been suffering with for almost a year! Shiatsu has been extremely beneficial for me and you were thoughtful and professional at all times. Thank you.’  Jan Forward 'Shiatsu with you is the highlight of my week. After Shiatsu I bound out of your clinic with renewed energy. I’ve suffered with insomnia for years and apart from the massage itself, the recommendations you’ve given me on breathing techniques and relaxation have finally got me enjoying a decent nights kip!'  David Richardson 5 Element ESMEYOGA - Exeter & Yeoford Are you looking for greater balance and flexibility in both mind and body? EsmeYoga offers a range of community classes, beginners courses, workshops & 1:1 private Yoga within the Exeter, Yeoford area of SW England.I am a certified, insured & affiliated practising Yoga teacher & bodywork, nutritional & lifestyle therapist. I have trained with acclaimed Yoga elders & teachers, and have combined this with the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine & the practice of Shiatsu.    5 Element Yoga is the distillation of over 25 years of Yoga practice & Eastern study. I am informed by traditional Yogic principle & the Chinese science of Meridian therapy, 5 Element Theory, of Chakra energetics & of Vipassana Meditation, Mindfulness & the power of breath work, combining them into ‘5 Element’ Yoga teaching.   What others say about my Yoga Classes:  Since starting Esme's yoga classes, I feel so much better in my mind and body, everything works better and I'm far more bendy. I've brought two other people to the classes, and recommended it to at least three others, Esme is such a find in Crediton! Louise Styles  I went to Esme Yoga beginners class for several weeks after many years of not practising Yoga & feeling unsure of myself & my capabilities. All were welcome & Esme made me feel more confident to start from scratch, with no pressure. She has a lovely nature about her & is a breath of fresh air compared to other classes i have tried. Thanks Esme! Would definitely recommend to anyone of any level of experience to come to an Esme Yoga class. 5 stars! :-) Tamsin Binks

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Kathryn John has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since May 2009

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I am a recently retired registered nurse and also a qualified teacher. Having trained in western approaches to health I am passionate about the more holistic approach offered by Shiatsu and Qi Gong. I specialise in working with people with long term health conditions and had a small private practice at Brighton Shiatsu Centre. I have recently relocated to Thorpe on the Hill near Lincoln. I have provided Shiatsu for two of my local Hospices and was part of the complementary therapy team alongside my clinical role as a community palliative care nurse. During the height of the pandemic I was part of a rota of people providing daily meditation and qi gong  “time-out” sessions for our staff and volunteers. At one point this had to become virtual, which prompted me to develop “seated supercharge” 15 minute sessions staff could access from their desks. This has continued online on a weekly basis, now known as “tranquil Thursdays”. I was a Wellbeing Champion within my workplace. One of the very interesting aspects of this has been to gain insight into how services gain accreditation for their work and as a response I have aligned the “Action for Happiness” 10 keys to happiness criteria, also used by the Mental health Foundation, to the five elements and devised a programme of qi gong, self-shiatsu and dietary advice that sits alongside. I have used this to deliver both one hour, five session programmes and longer self-care mini retreats. Participants really enjoy the techniques they can carry on themselves at home. I am very proactive in offering grass roots sessions. I ran a group at Age UK, which as well as a weekly qi gong class has monthly “self-care Saturdays”. These allow more time for the members to ask questions and to learn acupressure points for self care I have been interviewed on our local “Rocket Radio”, persuading a rather sceptical breakfast host to do some live dao-yin. I try to support local causes whilst raising the profile of shiatsu; I have treated runners at the London Marathon and the Brighton and Cambridge Half Marathons and along with colleagues from Brighton Shiatsu College we have supported the national Mental Health Football Championship when it was hosted by Lewes FC. Alongside my shiatsu, I currently run seated qi gong classes in care homes and also an outdoor qi gong class in St Andrews Community Garden, Sincil Bank. 

I have been practicing shiatsu for 12 years. I practice Zen Shiatsu and am passionate about empowering people to come back in to balance with themselves. I have a lovely garden room called The Cedar Shed. I offer two hour sessions as standard so that there is time after your treatment to have a cup of tea and to allow for the treatment to settle. I find that this time after allows for a deepening of the treatment to happen.  I am also a qigong teacher - working with forms that support the natural changes of energy through the seasons of the year - to bring balance to each of the five elements within us.  I am a qualified Soul Midwife - working with people or their loved ones to support with end of life care. 

I graduated from the Zen school of Shiatsu, London in 2011. Well-Mother Maternity Shiatsu postgraduate course in 2012. I also trained in healing NLP in 2011. I see myself as a life long learner and continue my learning journey to satisfy my inquiring mind and mostly to serve my clients better, therefore I am committed to continuing professional development. I am particularly interested in mindfulness, meditation, non-doing touch (Seiki practice), inner qigong, Aikido, Macrobiotics.My shiatsu style can be described as gentle with a lot of depth, attuned to what is present in the body and the extension of it to the whole being of the person. I have experience working with people from all walks of life and age groups presenting many different symptoms and conditions relating to musculoskeletal, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, nervous systems and mental health. I specialise and particularly interested in working with trauma and stress, conception, pregnancy, birth and chronic conditions.  

I practice natural therapeutic treatments to destress, unwind, relax, rejuvenate and encourage your self–healing power. I offer a variety of massage modalities as well as shiatsu.  I studied to help ease sore muscles, stiff shoulders and necks and other aches you may be experiencing.