Tal Calthrop has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since January 1990

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Annie Cryar BSc, Cert.Ed (1974), FwSS, BWY Annie qualified as a teacher (QTS) in the early 1970’s. Her love of the art of teaching and life long learning continues. Annie’s Yoga practice also spans decades and she qualified to teach Scaravelli Inspired Yoga, at the same time discovering Qigong as part of her Shiatsu studies. She is committed to helping students find the best in themselves to teach the form, the essence and the spirit of Shiatsu, Qigong and Yoga. Her love of Shiatsu and its amazing potential for supporting people through their journey in life has never diminished.

Danielle Lawniczak has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since August 2002

  Emerson Bastos graduated from the BSS-Do in 1996. He has been in full-time practice since then and has been teaching Shiatsu from 2001. He has been involved with complementary therapies since 1989 when he studied acupressure. This led him subsequently to study Shiatsu and become a practitioner. Where appropriate and according to need he incorporates other techniques in his practice. These include Moxibustion and Cupping; Sei Tai (Body Alignment); Cranio Sacral techniques; Thai Massage and the Family Constellations Approach. EMERSON’S PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND TEACHERS OF INFLUENCE INCLUDE: Working for nearly 20 years in hospitals and drop-in clinics with clients diagnosed with Immune System related conditions. He has a degree in Physical Education (Phys. Ed.). This background helps enormously in treating sport related injuries and posture related conditions. He has taken part in workshops with Kishi, Pauline Sasaki, Michael Rose, Paul Lundberg, Ray Ridolfi, and Susanne Franzen. He has also taken part in many Shiatsu Congresses in the UK and Germany. Emerson also has a Thai Massage Certificate from the Thai Massage School Thailand. In 2004 his personal and professional journey with the Constellation Approach began. After attending various workshops, he subsequently joined and completed training with the Centre for Systemic Constellation in 2010. Since then he has been offering systemic/family constellation approach in individual sessions and facilitating Family/Systemic Constellations workshops. The 5 Elements Constellation workshops are an innovation born from a combination of his Oriental Medicine background with constellation process approach from Bert Hellinger.  He has been facilitating workshops both in the UK, various places in Greece, Argentina and Brazil. Post-Graduation Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy MBACP

Deborah Rampton has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since November 2005 I have been a registered nurse since 1986 and commenced training in Shiatsu in 2005.  More recently I trained with Gary Ward to explore "Anatomy in Motion."  This is a movement- based therapeutic approach to healing that helps your body find its own optimal alignment for smooth and unrestricted movement that starts with the feet ! Looking at the feet and the gait cycle has complimented my shiatsu practice. I value working alongside my nhs colleagues as well as other professionals that provide excellent body work

Elsa Krifdom has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since August 1993

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My therapy relieves back pain shoulder/neck tension plus pelvic issues. I also sympathetically release soft tissue trauma too relieving musculoskeletal issues. I specialise in helping women alleviate mid life health issues including any stage of the menopause. I'm also a registered canine shiatsu practitioner, I use the gentle touch of shiatsu combined with the theory of pharmacognosy, where dogs choose essential oils to help them resolve issues in the gut, mobility pain and health associated anxiety (not behavourial). For hormonal health and menopause, I can help with shiatsu treatments or with an online consultation, for specific details go to cotswoldmenopause.co.uk  

The magic of shiatsu found me in 1989 and I have been fascinated ever since. I am constantly impressed by the elegance and effectiveness of this wonderful healing art. I was fortunate to work with some exceptional teachers, notably Elaine Liechti, Clifford Andrews and Pauline Sasaki, and have enjoyed being a teacher myself since 1993. My book, The Extended Meridians of Zen Shiatsu came out in 2017. With a background in yoga, qi gong, reiki, nutrition and eastern philosophy I have also trained in hypnotherap and EFT, and enjoy a busy full-time practice in Glasgow.

Ria Butler has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since March 2016

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Based in Derbyshire, Zen Shiatsu style that uses the Chinese energy meridians and points to benefit your being on a physical, mental, energetic and spiritual level. Maria practices Tai Chi and Chi Gung which have informed and developed her practice over many years and is interested to work with the body's own natural healing capacities to bring about change and improved wellbeing.

I started my Shiatsu training with The Shiatsu College London in 2007. After completing my Diploma in 2010 I assisted for 3 years at the London College and I am now helping with the running of the London branch. I recently started my teacher training with the College. In 2015 whilst being on an extended visit in Japan I studied Shiatsu in Tokyo. I am a qualified Qigong teacher, practice Zen Shiatsu in South London and I work one day a week at a Charity in Central London.

Nik Greenheart has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since March 1997

Azeem Mushtaq is a seasoned practitioner of Shiatsu, Tai Chi, and Karate, with over 20 years of experience in holistic health and martial arts. A Shiatsu Society member since 2001, he recently joined its Board of Directors, focusing on Business Development initiatives. In 2006, he founded EmptyHands Dojo, dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and injury rehabilitation, particularly among young people. His Shiatsu practice specialises in back pain, injury recovery, and he regularly conducts Shiatsu workshops at his dojo. In 2011, he completed an MA research study on Coaching Methodologies at Oxford Brookes University, further deepening his expertise in mentoring and personal development. Azeem’s journey into Shiatsu began through his passion for Martial Arts and Coaching. He trained in Karate-Do and Tai Chi for decades and earned his Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma from the British School of Shiatsu-Do in 2003. Today, he continues his research at his private clinic in Epping, Essex, where he practices as a Fellowship Member of the Shiatsu Society under the guidance of Shiatsu Master Rex Lassalle. Beyond his holistic practice, Azeem has over 25 years of experience in Business Consultancy and IT, working with corporate organisations and small businesses. His expertise includes business transformation, process modelling, and strategic analysis. He looks forward to leveraging his business acumen and deep-rooted passion for Shiatsu to support the Shiatsu Society and its community.

Warrick Archer has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since March 2001

I have been in practice since 1999 offering treatments in Brighton and Hove. My work is mainly influenced by Zen Shiatsu, Seiki and Buqi healing methods. 

Julie F. Decarroux has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since March 2001

Frank Davis has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since January 1988

My journey with Shiatsu began as a result of on-going pain from a whiplash injury received some ten years before. I was a keen yoga and Tai Chi student as this gave me some relief but not on a long term basis. I started to accept the pain and restricted movement within my neck and shoulders until a chance conversation with a Shiatsu Practitioner. After a series of treatments and I began to feel a sense of ease and understanding of my own body and wanted to know more. I knew without a doubt that I wanted to share this bodywork and its benefits with others. I enrolled and graduated from the Shiatsu College, Manchester branch in 2009. I am a registered practitioner with the Shiatsu Society. After graduating I have continued my professional development, undertaking workshops by leading bodywork practitioners. In 2013, I began my Shiatsu Shin Tai journey with Kindy Kaur, a leading teacher of Shin Tai in the UK. Since then I have regularly attended workshops learning the principles of Shin Tai. I see Shin Tai as a practice to enable us to get in touch with our own true self and see our own true potential. My work is now predominately influenced by Shin Tai. I work with a variety of Shin Tai techniques which include elements of Shiatsu, fascial unwinding, stillness, Central Channel release, passive structural adjustments, Cranio-Sacral techniques, and chakra work.  

I’d like to help you to feel more comfortable in your body; to have more energy for what you want to do in life; and to wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead.  I’d like you to be able to enjoy life even more and live your life to the full. I came to shiatsu through an interest in oriental health practices and energy work which started with a t’ai chi class about 30 years ago.  I was amazed at how quickly and easily I could transform from stressed and tired to calm and energised.  Later I discovered shiatsu which added the extra dimension of touch and after 3 years training I qualified as a shiatsu practitioner in June 2005. It is now my full time and fulfilling career.    My own chronic health challenges came to a head in 2009. This was the start of the next chapter of my journey to understand, from the inside out, how I could best support and nurture my own health.  This experience has brought a renewed motivation and deeper level to the shiatsu treatments I offer to others.  I practise Shiatsu Shintai, a form of shiatsu developed by Saul Goodman with an emphasis on clearing stress from your body and stimulating your body’s own healing potential. I also teach a Qigong class outside in the woods from Spring to Autumn. I specialise in working with stress and chronic health issues (from the niggles to the biggies) that are affecting someone’s quality of life.  Too many people struggle when they don’t have to. 

I love offering shiatsu and have been practising shiatsu since the late 1980's . Over the years I have gained wide experience in supporting peoples health and wellbeing and have enjoyed working with people of all ages and in widely varying health circumstances. I have  developed particular skills in supporting people around cancer and have worked within a cancer care in the NHS for many years. I have also enjoyed working with women to support fertility and during pregnancy and  completed a foundation level in Doula training . In 2013 I decided to train in Qigong and feel this practice has enriched my shiatsu. I have loved sharing shiatsu skills within the community and have taught many self help classes using acupressure, shiatsu and movement . 

Catherine Burnett has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since January 2006