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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…

Event 16 January 2026 Rome, Italy

European Shiatsu Congress, Rome

The ESC is back! This year under the heading “Shiatsu supports life in all its expressions and manifestations.” The European Shiatsu Congress in Rome in 2026 will bring together around 40 speakers and…

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,…

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…

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…

Event 26 August 2026 online on Zoom

Shiatsu Society AGM 2026

The Shiatsu Society UK Annual General Meeting (AGM) and pre-AGM discussion is an opportunity to connect with the Shiatsu community, discover what your committees have been up to in 2026 and have a say…

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…

FAQ 4 November 2021

What CPD information do I need to keep?

CPD of 15 hours per year is mandatory for all Professional Members of the Shiatsu Society, we recommend you download your record of your CPD activities each year. You can think about these activities…

FAQ 4 November 2021

Am I covered as a Shiatsu Student?

All Students receive insurance within the membership fee, provided you are using techniques and protocols taught by your Shiatsu School, and under these conditions:students do not practice outside the…