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Shiatsu Awareness Month
June is Shiatsu Awareness Month. Every year Shiatsu communities across Europe and beyond join forces in spreading the word about this wonderful practice. This year, we are inviting you to Get in Touch with Shiatsu!
A form of therapeutic bodywork, Shiatsu combines ancient knowledge with modern techniques to enhance the body’s natural ability to balance itself.
A form of therapeutic bodywork, Shiatsu combines ancient knowledge with modern techniques to enhance the body’s natural ability to balance itself.
Get in Touch with Shiatsu!
This video introduces Shiatsu and demonstrates the extraordinary power of nurturing touch.
An invitation to 'Get in Touch with Shiatsu' that you can share with your family, friends and Shiatsu community.
An invitation to 'Get in Touch with Shiatsu' that you can share with your family, friends and Shiatsu community.
SAM Bursary 2026
We are offering a £50 bursary to 60 members who would like to subsidise two Shiatsu treatments for people who have never experienced Shiatsu before.
Applications open on 23rd February.
Applications open on 23rd February.
Discover Shiatsu
What is Shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a form of therapeutic bodywork that works on different levels of human experience to facilitate a sense of holistic wellbeing and enhance the body’s natural ability to come back into harmony.
Find a Practitioner
Shiatsu Society registered practitioners go through a rigorous training process of more than 1000 hours of study and practice. They are trained and assessed for the highest standards of Shiatsu practice, abide by our Code of Ethics, and are required to complete Continuous Professional Development to stay up to date with their practice.
Who are we?
Founded in 1981, we are the UK’s leading professional association for Shiatsu practitioners and enthusiasts.
Our mission is to promote and support the highest standards of Shiatsu practice across all communities.
Our mission is to promote and support the highest standards of Shiatsu practice across all communities.