June is Shiatsu Awareness Month (SAM) and an opportunity to raise awareness of the practice of Shiatsu and highlight its benefits within the realm of holistic wellbeing. This year’s theme is Grassroots Shiatsu, and we invite you to encourage the people around you to “Get in Touch with Shiatsu” through simple practices that are designed to be accessible in all communities. 

To support your efforts to grow your practice during SAM, and reach out to more people, we are delighted to be able to provide the following resources: 

• Shiatsu educational content

  This will go out regularly on our social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Please make sure to follow @shiatsusociety on all platforms and share our content with those who may benefit from it.

   

• Shiatsu Awareness Month – £100 bursary 

  We are offering a £100 bursary to 25 members who would like to hold a Grassroots Shiatsu workshop/session to introduce Shiatsu to members of their community. There is a £300 cap per event, in case multiple applicants decide to collaborate on a single event.  

  The funds can be used for anything that supports the event itself, including, and not exclusive to, venue hire, promotional material or activity, practitioner time and involvement. In exchange, we would ask for a small amount of data collection via participant and organiser questionnaires within 4 months of receiving the funds.  

  If you would like to apply for the bursary, a form will be available between 1st and 8th June. Bursary winners will be contacted via email by Friday 13th June, and we will ask you to provide us with an invoice for the bursary amount. The invoice will be paid within 5 working days.  

   

  Key considerations for the bursary: 

  - The bursary is available exclusively to current SSUK members.  

  - The Grassroots Shiatsu event would need to take place in person – including an element of touch for participants – and take place within 4 months of receiving the funds.  

  - Evidence of the event taking place will be required, so successful applicants are asked to submit one of the following: venue booking confirmation, booking forms, event photographs, or social media tagging @shiatsusociety.  

  - We will need to receive a minimum of 5 completed participant feedback forms following the session. The society will provide a QR code for organisers to share with their attendees who can complete the form online.  

  - Please note the conditions for receiving this bursary: if a member is successful in their application but does not comply with our terms and conditions within the requested time-frame of 4 months, we will require immediate reimbursement of funds and the member will not be considered for further funding.  

   

• Promotional Video: Get in Touch with Shiatsu 

  Our team has been working very hard to produce a professional video introducing Shiatsu and demonstrating the power of nurturing touch. This brand-new resource will be available to share with your community and potential clients.  

  "Get in Touch with Shiatsu” is now available via our YouTube channel.  

  Please share with your contacts to give them an idea of what Shiatsu is all about, and what to expect during a session. 

• Promotional Material 

  In case you would like to use printed promotional materials to promote your event, or during your events, we have prepared a few designs for your use. 

  These include a FREE leaflet which gives a brief description and explanation of Shiatsu, lists the benefits of receiving regular treatment, and includes a section to add your personal details.  

  In addition, there are two gift vouchers that you can choose to share with people who are interested in visiting you again following your Grassroots session.  

   

  This June, please help us reach more people by sharing our content and using the following hashtags:  #shiatsuawarenessmonth #sam #shiatsuawarenessmonth2025.  

  Please also tag @shiatsusociety so we can share your content via our platforms.