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FAQ 10 May 2023

What is a Wellbeing Practitioner?

The 2014 AGM agreed to create a Register for members who have completed a 1-year qualification. The Core Curriculum for this was established by the Education Committee in 2017 and was modified in 2021…

FAQ 27 June 2022

What are the new categories and why have you changed them?

In our previous CPD system there were 14 categories and we felt this was too complicated. The 4 new broad areas are:  – Remember, you must include activities from more than one category. Info…

FAQ 19 September 2023

What happens during a treatment?

At the beginning of the session, the practitioner will discuss the client’s expectations and needs; what they hope to gain from Shiatsu treatment. This will normally be explored by ‘taking a case hist…

FAQ 19 September 2023

What is Shiatsu?

Shiatsu is a physical therapy which uses a combination of pressure points, gentle manipulation and stretching to re-energise weak areas and reduce tension in the body. By applying sensitive, mindful,…

Article 4 January 2024

What happens in a Shiatsu session?

Here we explain a little more about what a Shiatsu session entails.

FAQ 4 November 2021

I’d like to advertise my workshop to Shiatsu Practitioners – what do I do?

We offer advertising in our monthly enews to practitioners and advertising in our quarterly Shiatsu Society Journal. Please email [email protected] for further information about requirements a…

Article 20 January 2026

What the UK Public Really Thinks About Shiatsu

Discover what does the UK public really thinks about Shiatsu

FAQ 10 May 2023

I have been a registered practitioner with the Shiatsu Society for at least two years and I want to become a teacher on the Society’s Register of Teachers. What should I do?

Approach the School where you trained OR a Teacher Trainer on the Society’s list of Teacher Trainers. Ask if they would be able to take you on as an Assistant for Shiatsu specific classes for a minimu…

Article 18 May 2023

What's on during Shiatsu Awareness Month

Find out about activities near you during Shiatsu Awareness Month

FAQ 19 September 2023

What are Meridians?

Shiatsu aims to improve the clients flow of Qi, which is a person’s natural energy system that runs along internal pathways called meridians.This is a traffic metaphor often used to describe Shiatsu :…

FAQ 4 November 2021

What’s covered by my insurance?

The Master policy that is included in your membership is designed to cover members to practise Shiatsu. You are covered to practise all the techniques included in your training; this includes Shiatsu…

Article 4 November 2024

The Shiatsu Community You’ve Been Looking For

In this article we explore how the Shiatsu Society can support you at each stage of your Shiatsu journey, what sort of membership may be suitable for you, how you can contribute to our mission, and th…