Shiatsu Society (UK)

A Shiatsu therapist who believes in self-care and Shiatsu

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

Working as a counsellor and energy therapist at Mello Health I have now added Zen Shiatsu within my practice.

Ediewings Shiatsu in Speyside

I am freshly qualified as a Practitioner from Wild Light Shiatsu School (2025). My studies had a major focus on the emotions, how they are held in the body and how, with sensitive touch and understanding, old patterns can be released.  Receiving shiatsu is nourishing and supportive for a whole range of conditions. It helps the individual move towards awakening mental and physical health and wholeness, and restores the body’s vitality.  I am based in South Devon, offering treatments in Buckfastleigh, Ashburton and Totnes. I also offer shiatsu on wellbeing retreats, as well as supporting a local charity offering shiatsu to women with chronic health conditions.  I am particularly interested in complex mental and emotional issues, supporting people though grief, fear, trauma, depression and emotional distress. In addition, I treat many conditions to maintain your general wellbeing, including supporting everyday vitality;  Insomnia Back pain Arthritis Chronic fatigue Anxiety Asthma Digestive issues Women’s cyclical issues.  Pregnancy and the post-natal period Menopause I am inspired by the healing that can happen in the space between the practitioner and client. Through touch and the depth of connection in this form of bodywork, there is an insight which is revealed beyond the scope of what we can express verbally.  Something unique of each individual is revealed within the safety of the practitioner / client relationship.  I would add, you don’t need an ailment or a condition to benefit greatly from what shiatsu has to offer. Shiatsu’s intentional touch is restorative, energy giving and can support your creativity and self worth. 

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.

I first discovered the beauty of Shiatsu during my pregnancy, a turbulent time in my life full of mental and physical change. As a receiver, Shiatsu grounded and supported me, calming my whirling emotions and caring for my changing body. It’s safe to say that I fell deeply in love with it and decided to pursue this interest by spending 6 years studying the discipline in my home country, Italy. To this day I am continuously studying and finetuning my techniques to improve my client’s psychophysical wellbeing through Shiatsu. Over the years, I have experimented with various support techniques for the body, mind, and spirit, building a knowledge which I bring together in each of my treatments. I gained my diploma in the European School of Shiatsu in Rome, and am also qualified for Massage Therapy, Crystal Healing, and Reiki. I am fully insured and a member of the Shiatsu Society

Hello. I am a fully qualified Shiatsu practitioner based in Aberdeen city. I do regular voluntary sessions to help with staff wellbeing at the university and am available for private sessions near the city centre. Please feel welcome to get in touch for any queries or appointments via my email address. I'm happy to pass on further contact details after that but prefer not to have my number widely open on the internet.

Zen Shiatsu practitioner in Sheffield. 

My shiatsu journey started in 2009 and I remain captivated by shiatsu to this very day. For me shiatsu is a therapy like no other. I often think of shiatsu as a dance between the practitioner and the receiver. The magic happens in between. I listen carefully to what the receiver’s body is communicating and let my hands be guided accordingly.  "Our unprocessed experiences can get held in the body, calling for attention. Making contact with these abandoned places often facilitates a deep release and consequently a space for a new way of being."  I pay attention to movement of Ki and harmonise its flow. I draw on my knowledge of Five elements transformation to get a deeper insights into patterns manifesting in the client’s body. I am continuously learning and discovering the power of presence, connection, attunement, curiosity and spaciousness. Each treatment is different depending on the needs of the client. I work with what reveals itself within each unique session. I love practicing shiatsu; it’s been a part of my life for over a decade and my engagement with Ki continuously keeps deepening and offering new insights into myself.  I qualified in shiatsu in 2011 at the Devon School of Shiatsu. I’ve also been teaching Shiatsu at at International Macrobiotic School since 2023. My practice is based in Totnes.

I have been developing my therapeutic practice for over 10 years and specialised as a Shiatsu therapist, Embodiment councillor, Holistic pharmacist and Intuitive nutritionist, embracing many aspects of Medicine. My extensive education and training embraces traditional herbal and Western medicine, supplemented by specialized studies at the Bristol School of Shiatsu, where I also gained a valuable experience working as an assistant for several years. Having worked as a holistic pharmacist in a community pharmacy for many years, has made me deeply aware of the needs of individuals and had greatly shaped my intuitive approach in medicine and therapy today. In my work, I combine the power of healing touch, intuitive bodywork rooted in ancient Zen practices, transformational dialogue, self-enquiry. Through this process, I support individuals to embrace their own self-healing and sovereignty. Shiatsu and Well-being Clinic is located in Lawrence Weston in Bristol and offers a comprehensive range of services both online and in person. These include Shiatsu Bodywork, embodied counselling, individual sessions focused on promoting and supporting wellness and balance, group embodiment practices, and workshops immersed in nature that encompass self-healing and vibrational Tree medicine practices.

I became a Member of the Shiatsu Society in 2001, following training with the Zen School of Shiatsu (1995-1998).  I have been a Secondary School Science (Physics) teacher (2002-2005) and Educational Psychologist (2005 to 2004).  From 2019, I returned to Shiatsu and in 2021, retrained at the London College of Shiatsu and re-joined the Shiatsu Society in January 2024.  During the sessions, I can integrate Shiatsu with Chi Nei Tsang and Shamanism.  I am an ordained Buddhist, yoga and meditation teacher, EMDR practitioner and organic food grower.

I’m passionate about empowering people to experience a more authentic connection with themselves and others through bodywork.  From my own experience of bodywork I have discovered the potential that it has for healing trauma and supporting healthier attachments.  I have a background in the Arts and Theatre. Whilst completing my Theatre studies at Dartington College of Arts I discovered the Alexander technique which sparked an interest in bodywork. I then went on to gain a diploma in Massage and Aromatherapy. I worked in a Spa and trained in house in therapy called Watsu.  Watsu is a combination of Shiatsu and Hydrotherapy and this is where my Shiatsu journey began. I completed my diploma at the Bristol School of Shiatsu in 2017.  Whilst undertaking my shiatsu training I worked as a massage therapist and underwent Advanced Clinical Massage training at Jing in Brighton. I completed an Oncology Massage Diploma last year and I am currently doing a deep dive into the world of Fascia and am completing a 6 month Myofascial Release Diploma. I offer both Holistic Massage and Shiatsu treatments at my home practice room in Crediton. Treatment Packages 60 Minutes - £50 90 Minutes - £70 120 Minutes - £90 Top to Toe - Meridian Balance (90 Minutes) This nourishing treatment starts with a head massage, facial cleanse and acupressure facial therapy that works with acupressure points and reflexes to benefit the whole body.  The second part of the treatment involves a full body Shiatsu treatment.  Various techniques such as massage, pressure, movement and stretching work with the meridians and acupressure points of East Asian medicine. You will leave feeling completely pampered and deeply relaxed. Migraine Relief - (60 or 90 Minutes) A calming and centring treatment designed specifically for alleviating Migraine Pain.  Combining Eastern and Western bodywork techniques to reset the bodies energy through acupressure points and massage.  I support you in connecting to your stillness with Myofascial and Craniosacral holds.  The combined therapies can reduce pain and symptoms of your migraine. Nourish and Ground (120 Minutes) This indulgent treatment starts with a bespoke full body Hot Stones Massage. Using stones and remedial massage techniques I will focus on your areas of tension to bring ease and release. This treatment works to balance your energy by connecting to acupressure points and chakras (emotional energy centres). I finish the treatment with a head massage, facial cleanse and acupressure facial. This treatment is deeply restorative and you will leave feeling grounded and at peace. Restore (60 Minutes) This treatment starts with a bespoke back, neck and shoulder massage to focus on relieving any areas of tension and encourage deep relaxation. It finishes with a head massage, facial cleanse and acupressure facial.  It is a wonderful treatment to have regularly to keep tension at bay.  

Our bodies are such wonderful instruments and I love that shiatsu offers the body a 'voice' through the subtle diagnostic mapping system.  It 'tells' me where to move, what to treat and aligns you, the receiver, to tap into a deeper relationship with your body too. Somatic intelligence has always been one of my primary channels - I'm a lover of movement - I dance, I climb, and spent 7 years learning yogic practices and philosophies in Asia - again, very body orientated. I qualified at the Northern School of Shiatsu in 2003, although I would say my shiatsu journey really began in India in 1999, where I received my first shiatsu and was blown away by the mental and emotional peace and clarity that I experienced that day, despite struggling with challenging circumstances and health problems. Receiving shiatsu is a supportive, enabling step toward awakening mental and physical health and wholeness. While I treat many conditions, I've particular interests in mental and emotional wellbeing, menopause and women's cyclical health. 

Claire Best trained at The London College of Shiatsu, graduating in 2006. She gained MrSS status following post-grad year training of Movement Shiatsu with Bill Palmer; ‘Working with trauma & chronic conditions’. Claire worked in a clinic in Chiswick for 6 years & gained additional experience with giving treatments at the Tasha Foundation, working with the carers of alcohol & drug misuse. She has particular interest in the nervous system and relieving muscular back pain. Claire is learning & applying the benefits of macrobiotic cooking from the International Macrobiotic School, Devon. 

Bill Commerford trained at Ki Kai Shiatsu School and post graduate at the School for Experiential Education and is a Teacher of Movement Shiatsu and Inner Qigong and has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since May 1994.  Having travelled widely in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Bill developed an interest in the different ways people heal themselves and each other, through a variety of activities from yoga, meditation, qigong, music, dance and other forms of creative expression and therapeutic body work. Bill's interests continue to be voyages of self-discovery and self-development that hopefully enable a better understanding of self and others. Working in complementary therapies for nearly thirty years, first as a masseur, then as a shiatsu practitioner and later as a MBACP Accredited Counsellor, Bill has worked in sexual and mental health projects, substance / alcohol dependency programmes and NHS projects. Bill also works with clients with learning and mobility issues. He has provided on-site treatment to staff in London based companies and to the general public at music festivals around the UK every summer. He lives in Dorset and sees clients in the West Country and in London, where he teaches weekly. Bill also works as a Living Well Clients and the Community HIV Team in London Borough of Brent as a shiatsu therapist and integrative counsellor.   . Bill teaches and runs workshops and training courses in Movement Shiatsu & Inner Qigong at Ki Kai School of Shiatsu in Islington, London, where he is Course Director and Head of School. He also teaches Shiatsu-Shintai at the British School of Shiatsu-Do London, Colchester & Ljubljana.

Konstantin Pavlidis has been a member of the Shiatsu Society since January 1989