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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 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…

News 24 May 2022

Shiatsu Without Borders - June Campaign

Shiatsu Without Borders invites us to ‘seize this opportunity to ride the wave and surf your very own mini or maxi project into the public eye. It could be a lecture, a demonstration, giving public sh…

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…

Article 14 April 2026

The first quarter of the year in the Shiatsu Society

Discover what happened during the first quarter of the year within the Shiatsu Society community.

Article 14 April 2026

Shiatsu Society First Quarter Update

Discover what happened during the first quarter of the year in the Shiatsu Society community.

FAQ 10 May 2023

What do I put in my Teaching Portfolio?

The SSUK has minimum requirements. How far you exceed these is up to you. This is YOUR journey and we all have different time frames and aspects of teaching to develop. So, make the Portfolio your own…

FAQ 4 November 2021

I’d like to update my payment details – what do I do?

No problem, just drop us an email to [email protected] or use our contact us form We will need to know your, name, telephone and Membership number and we’ll get in touch to run through the…

FAQ 10 May 2023

I have secured the support of 2 Teacher Trainers I have embarked on a teaching qualification and secured the support of 1 Teacher Trainer. What next?

Start to create your Teaching Portfolio and liaise with your mentor/s about your programme of training. Continue to assist and to teach the number of hours both supervised and unsupervised that ha…

FAQ 19 September 2023

What should I wear? 

Shiatsu is given through clothes, so is practical for everyday workplace and family settings without the need for privacy and extra room heating. Soft, loose fitting clothing is ideal to wear along wi…

FAQ 8 December 2023

Assessor Requirements

We ask that all Assessors: - Are current members of the Society.- Are Registered Teachers with experience in assessing at MrSS level.- Are willing to, and act as an Assessor on behalf of the Society.-…