My name is Dan and I built The Shiatsu Bus Mobile Back Pain Clinic in 2018 to provide a professional and convenient Home visit service to the people of Derbyshire. Although my client's age ranges from 14-85 years old, I specialise in helping the over 50's to overcome things like back pain, neck and shoulder pain, and sleep disturbance and I use structural re-alignment techniques, gentle stretches, and rotations to bring relief to these and a whole host of other complaints. What is Shiatsu and what are its main benefits? Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing and gentle bodywork that originated in Japan and follows the Traditional Oriental Medical approach to anatomy and the system of meridians and pressure points found throughout the body.It is a physical therapy that supports and strengthens the body’s natural ability to heal and balance itself. It works on the whole person - not just with the physical body, but also with the psychological, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a person too. The Shiatsu Bus is a purpose-built Mobile Clinic that completely takes the time hassle out of visiting a therapist by coming to your home. With privacy glass and a log burner on board, the space inside the bus is cozy and serene and an emphasis on the client experience is the number one priority. As a former chef, I have a special interest in Food Energetics and can offer advice and tips on how to make small lifestyle changes that, over time, have a big impact on health and wellbeing. If you're in Derbyshire and are searching for a bodywork clinic with a dedicated over-50's specialist, why not get in touch to see how The Shiatsu Bus Mobile Back Pain Clinic can help you to achieve your goals? As well as Home Visits, The Shiatsu Bus is also available for Events and I provide Corporate Wellness packages upon request. www.TheShiatsuBus.co.uk [email protected] Phone: 07832 614 855

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I'm a Shropshire based Shiatsu Practitioner for people and horses. My equine practice takes me around Shropshire, Worcestershire & Herefordshire; and I have a treatment room in Shifnal (TF11 9) for people. Get in touch for more information or check out my website or Facebook page. 

Mitsuyo Salter has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since December 2003

Irene Schenk has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since May 2018

I studied with the Bristol School of Shiatsu and the London branch of the Shiatsu College and practice in Monmouthshire and surrounding areas of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire.    I also offer somatic movement workshops enabling participants to move and respond creatively to natural landscapes in small group settings and I love to creatively explore Qigong inspired movement in landscape.    I share Shiatsu more widely through a range of grassroots events in my region, so more people may experience the healing benefits of this healing form. 

Vikki Smith has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since June 2016

Offering sessions combining Shiatsu with Somatic Experiencing (SE)  Home visits may be possible     

Connie Vaughan has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since June 2016

Helen Hunt has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since October 2018

Edinburgh-based intuitive & holistic Touch Therapist

Working as shiatsu practitioner for 18 years, after being a midwife for 20 years. Specialise in pregnancy, but love treating anyone! I have had the privilege of working with Kishi and Kyoko Senseis and Seiki is key to how I work.

Zen Shiatsu and Holistic Acupressure

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I received my 1st treatment from my father when I was 6 years old. He was studying shiatsu practiced his new skills diligent on his children. When I was 18, I completed a 3 week intensive introduction training in Antwerp, Belgium. But it was not until I was 32 when my life suddenly turned upside down with a burn out on top, that I started to receive and study shiatsu more in depth along with my macrobiotic training in Devon. Shiatsu was 1 of the few therapies my body could cope and relax with. With all the stresses in my system winding down, I reconnected with my own inner Qi and a sense of Silence - Resilience within. In my macro training it was the Shiatsu I loved most, that wordless communication between receiver and giver. Soon I had people asking me for sessions and supporting me to carry on with this healing art. So I did, maybe not the most conventional way from A to Z in 3 years. But rather a slow unfolding from childhood till now and still more is unfolding. 

I was first introduced to Shiatsu back in 1990 with a foundations course that opened my eyes to the amazing power of touch. After living and working overseas as a nutritionist running aid and development programmes for many years I returned to the UK in 2011 and realised this was now my chance to explore my interest in this healing art further. I’ve been practicing Zen Shiatsu since 2012 and qualified as a Shiatsu therapist in December 2015 from the Shiatsu College, London. Since qualifying I assisted at the college helping to support and inspire new students of Shiatsu for a further 4 years.  I am registered with the Shiatsu Society www.shiatsusociety.org and fully insured to practice in the UK. I currently run sessions at Helen Douglas House, a children's hospice in Oxford offering Shiatsu for staff and parents of children attending the hospice. My private practice is based in East Oxford from my customised space ‘The Willow Shed’ where i run sessions on Fridays and on Saturday mornings most weeks. Do please be in touch to discuss your needs and/or to schedule a session. 

Heather Brown has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since November 2009

I have been a registered Integrative Medicine Therapist since 2003 and commenced training in Shiatsu in 2018. Over the years I’ve helped many people throughout the world suffering from disorders caused by traumatic events, repetitive injuries, body and mind dissociations, helping them recover and restore health. As an Integrative Medicine Therapist and Shiatsu student, I developed specialism in anxiety, panic attacks, depression, long-covid symptoms, scar work as well as supporting people through times of big transition such bereavement, separation/divorce, career change and significant changes in the health, including menopause.  Through my dedicated professional and volunteer work in clinical settings, I have also been supporting those who face chronic or life-threatening conditions, neurological and mental disorders, homelessness as well supporting my cancer patients from the point of diagnosis, post-surgery and throughout radio- and chemotherapy. My practice is based on the foundation that everyone is valuable and deserving of access to complementary therapies. I support my clients with the utmost compassion, sensitivity and understanding, making them feel valued and supported and am always searching for new solutions from conventional and complementary medicine to deliver a top-quality treatment. I feel honoured to be able to continue that work as a Shiatsu practitioner.  My extended shiatsu courses and previous professional trainings allow me to combine shiatsu with cupping, moxa, scar work, craniosacral therapy and breathing work if needed. I’m based in London and I practice in English and Polish. 

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I trained at the Bristol School of Shiatsu and stayed on as a teaching assistant after completing the three-year diploma, continuing to learn through teaching and practice. My path to shiatsu grew from earlier studies in counselling, coaching, holistic massage, and meditation—but it was the relational approach at the heart of Bristol’s teaching that really spoke to me. For me, shiatsu isn’t a one-size-fits-all treatment—it can be whatever the client needs it to be. Sometimes that means offering deep rest and nourishment when those things are hard to come by in daily life. Other times, it might mean supporting someone to find strength, clarity, or motivation during a time of change or challenge. I see the work as a collaboration—listening closely, responding with care, and always aiming to support autonomy, resilience, and each person’s natural creativity and capacity for healing. I offer Shiatsu at The Wye Valley Wellness Centre in Tintern. At my home, I offer sessions that begin with time in the sauna—a chance to sit alone in the warmth and bring attention to whatever part of life is asking for support. It’s a way of gently applying heat to where energy is needed most—like an alchemical process of percolation and preparation. Afterwards, shiatsu offers space to soften, integrate, and receive care in a grounding and nurturing setting.