About me

Professional status

I am a fully qualified and insured Zen Shiatsu Practitioner, a Registered Professional Member (MrSS) of The Shiatsu Society (SSUK) and Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). In addition to my private practice in Leeds, I am currently undertaking further professional development through Teacher Training at the London College of Shiatsu. 

Therapeutic approach

With a long standing personal interest in therapeutic practices from cultures around the world, my aim as a practitioner is to continue to deepen my knowledge around practical and philosophical approaches to Shiatsu and related bodywork. I welcome all individuals to experience the benefits of Shiatsu and am happy to help with any enquiries.

  • Core Shiatsu Training

    I studied Zen Shiatsu at the renowned London College of Shiatsu and completed a comprehensive three year Diploma course in 2020 under the tutelage of Nik Kyriacou and Veronica Howard. A deep interest in the practice, I have continued my association with the London College, currently undertaking the formal training to qualify as a Shiatsu Teacher which follows three years volunteering as a Teaching Assistant.

    I have additionally completed postgraduate training courses and workshops in other Shiatsu styles and related bodywork techniques, notably:

    Movement Shiatsu

    With David Ventura (Spain), Ruth Patrizzi (UK) and Bill Commerford (UK) - focused on exploring a different dynamic of interaction within condition-specific treatments and somatic trauma release.

    Advanced Seated Acupressure

    With internationally recognised TouchPro UK - Alistair Burcher (UK) and David Palmer (USA). This skillset enables me to provide the most effective treatment where a chair format is the suitable option.

  • Following relocation to Yorkshire, I am pleased to offer my private practice in Leeds, providing therapy room and home treatments alongside a corporate wellbeing service. This follows eight years experience in London where I have enjoyed working with a broad range of clients within home treatments, clinical practice, office environments in London financial districts and at wellbeing events.


  • The SSUK provides an ethical framework within which I offer my practice; you may read more about this framework here.

“Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.”

~ Hippocrates