Shiatsu Society (UK)

Terry White has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since July 2011

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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.

I was born and raised in East Germany. I have 25 years of experience in biomedical research, both as a researcher and in associated roles. I have worked in academia, industry, and the NHS. For many years I have been drawn to Eastern Medicine, Taiji, and Qigong. More recently I have had the time and opportunity to delve deeper. I first came across Shiatsu in 2005 when I was pregnant with my first child. I was going through a difficult time and received a Shiatsu treatment from my cousin. The treatment was wonderfully comforting and soothing. It always stayed with me. I moved to Scotland in 2009 and have lived here ever since. I turned back to Shiatsu in 2018 after I had suffered a burn out. Having felt the mental, emotional, and physical benefits, I decided to give Shiatsu a go. I enrolled with the Aberdeen School of Shiatsu in 2020 and completed my training in 2024. What I love about shiatsu is that it is accessible, non-judgmental, holistic, caring, safe, and emphatic. I offer shiatsu to women of all ages in my home studio in Aberdeen. 

Chloe Broomby has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since December 2015

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My first contact with Shiatsu was in an introductory workshop back in 2003 at the Zen Shiatsu school here in London. # That day changed my life forever because on that morning I was feeling really sad, I was crying all the way going from Brentford, where I used to live, to Old Street, where the workshop was. I was grieving after a breakup, situation that was really hard for me to handle emotionally, I felt really sad and I can say now that my teacher Megan also felt my gloomy vibe. She asked me to lay in the futon placed in the middle of the room, on supine ( facing up). I was so excited and curious!, I laid there and she placed her hands on my solar plexus area, in the middle of my chest, she stayed there touching me with her fingertips and a serene smile around 5 minutes, I remember me, with my eyes closed and trying to open my eyes a little to see what she was doing, when she finished, all the sadness I was feeling was gone! It was like a ver heavy rock was lifted off me, I couldn’t believe it, and on top of it I felt very very happy instead, it was joy, the joy of relief.  This is how I learnt that emotions live in our organs, and I learnt too that I prefer to have a experience in order to learn something. It is so different! and you never forget it. You embody it, the same way trauma gets embodied when you go through it.  Funnily enough I suffered most of my life with asthma and respiratory problems, I don’t anymore after studying and practicing Chinese medicine through Shiatsu.  I am now a Movement Shiatsu practitioner and teacher, Shamanic Practitioner, Tantra Practitioner, NLP practitioner, Taoism practitioner from the Universal Tao from Mantak Chia , Reiki Practitioner, Moon Mother from Miranda Grey ®️Womb Blessing system and Sports massage therapist always evolving and developing my passion. After 8 years my dad fell ill and during his last days I took care of him, opening my heart to our vulnerability when our bodies don’t function as usual, this situation helped me to then work with people with disabilities here in London UK where I currently live with my family.

With a background in swimming and yoga, Charlie has spent over 15 years working with the human body. Her curious and inquisitive nature has led to extensive and continuous study of physiology and biomedical science, including a first class honours degree in Immunology, and accreditation in Swedish Massage and Sports & Remedial Massage. Charlie‘s shiatsu journey began when she collaborated with Aberdeen School of Shiatsu to host a series of Yoga Assisting workshops working with mindful touch. Recognising that shiatsu offered a whole new perspective on the body and healing she signed up for the 3 year course. Since graduating Charlie has joined Laura as a director at the Rosemount Centre for Complementary Therapies and offers her treatments from there too. Charlie draws on her experience teaching yoga to help people connect with their body and breath; fusing this with an intuitive touch to help bring ease, balance and stability to her clients.

The way I work in Shiatsu attends to the intersection of physical change and emotional change, and encouraging clients to feel into their emotional body. My focus is on offering support, empathy, and acceptance. The Shiatsu I do is about quality of touch, connection and attentive presence. I am mindful of the way our bodies express the complex stories of our life, and am sensitive to the emotions and meanings that are present in the body. 

I am a registered Shiatsu practitioner and teacher trainee at the Manchester Shiatsu College, a member of the Shiatsu Society UK, and registered with the CNHC.    Practising since 2015, I deliver safe Shiatsu for clients with chronic and acute physical or mental health conditions, and offer Japanese Facial Rejuvenation combining Shiatsu, acupressure, and oil massage.    My approach is person-centred, promoting wellbeing, mind-body awareness, and tailored treatments. Sessions begin with a consultation, with follow-ups adjusted to client needs.   I also provide gentle exercises to support progress. Locations: Manchester City Centre (Northern Quarter), South (Chorlton), and North (Prestwich).

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Rhona McFarlane has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since July 2019

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Paul Chielman has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since November 1998

Since retiring from a career in education I have been able to find the time to devote to working with the therapies I trained in many years ago and have also taken the opportunity to develop these further. I currently offer Shiatsu, 5 element reflexology and aroma flex. I also teach at the Bath School of Yoga and Shiatsu. My treatment space. provides a retreat from the outside world. It is a purpose built log cabin in the garden and provides a safe private space, in which you are invited to relax and let go

Snezhana Stoeva MRSS(T) MSc(Hons) Psychology Snezhana Stoeva is a Zen Shiatsu and Seiki practitioner and teacher with a holistic approach to wellbeing. 

West Sussex based Zen Shiatsu practitioner and teacher, specialising in stress, anxiety and trauma, offering calming, intuitive bodywork informed by deep listening

Nina Ward has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since July 2019.  My practice NWT HOLISTIC HEALING is located in Upper Sheringham in North Norfolk where I offer a selection of treatments, along with a range of services designed to improve physical, mental, and emotional, health & wellbeing. I enjoy yoga, meditation, tai chi, qigong and have a passion for women’s health, specifically puberty, perimenopause, and menopause. I enjoy sharing this beautiful healing art of Shiatsu with clients, to address health issues, improve wellbeing, and witness them move out of physical or emotional discomfort into feeling balanced, functional, and experiencing vitality.

Milka Profili has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since November 2020

I am a fully qualified Shiatsu and Shiatsu Shin Tai Practitioner, worked in private practice for 7 years in Reigate, Surrey and just have recently moved to Bournemouth and started to practice in Shiva Shakti – Well Being Yoga & Meditation in Pokesdown. Through my extensive training and busy practice I have given hundreds of treatments working with people of all ages. Because Shiatsu Therapy is a safe and supportive therapy it has been a pleasure to witness how it can support the healing of people through their illnesses and ailments. I provide a safe environment, where I can facilitate an opportunity for your body to relax and settle, which in return will allow you to let go of stresses so that deeper healing can take place. Everyone is welcome. My training has allowed me to specialise in working with women with hormonal problems (like fertility and menopause) and people with trauma, stress, chronic fatigue, digestive issues and mobility problems and many more.

Adrian Harper has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since February 2007

David Godon has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since October 2009

Judit Sotoca Sacristan (MrSS, MSc, Dip, PTLLS) My aim  is to create a safe, warn and welcoming therapeutic space where each person will be treated as an unique individual. My own practice, 'The Shiatsu Studio', is based in Leamington Spa but I also give Shiatsu Therapy sessions at 'Lifeways Complementary Health Centre' in Stratford-upon-Avon. I am member and registered Shiatsu Practitioner with The Shiatsu Society and fully insured with Balens (Specialist Insurer for Health and Well-being Professionals). Diploma as Shiatsu Practitioner (MrSS) from The Shiatu College (London). The College’s professional Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma course is unique in the UK in being nationally accredited with Laser Learning Awards, as well as being fully ratified by the Shiatsu Society (UK).  Diploma in 'Sotai Ho' from The Japanese School of Shiatsu (Madrid) which is the only centre outside of Japan where courses are endorsed by the Japan Shiatsu College (Tokyo) and recognized fully by the Ministry of Health of Japan since 1957. I have trained under Master Hiroshi Miura who is one of the greatest exponents of this therapy at an international level. Sotai Ho is a systematic form of active and passive exercises used to correct imbalances in the structural integrity of the body. Continuing with my development in Shiatsu, I have also participated in workshops in Spain about 'Women's issues and well-being' with The European School of Shiatsu under Brian Carling. Likewise, ' Treating musculoskeletal pain' with focus in back and neck pain and  'Manual therapy techniques to relieve pain, improve range of motion and mobilize joints and muscles' with The Japanese School of Shiatsu under Master Shigeru Onoda. Volunteer  experience as an advocate with WASSR (Westminster Advocacy Service for Senior Residents in London), Mentor and Outreach training with CVS and RNIB and Support worker with children and young people with mental and physical disabilities with TAKE-A-BREAK in Warwickshire. I attained my Master’s Degree (MSc) and Diploma (Dip) in Development Studies from Birkbeck College, University of London. Teaching qualifications from City and Guilds PTLLS and CELTA at Warwickshire College (WCG). I am fluent Spanish speaker.          

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