About Adrian
My first experience of Shiatsu opened my eyes to this compassionate art.
It was around 1995 That a close friend of mine suggested that we experienced Shiatsu at a Shiatsu student clinic in North London, I really wasn't sure what to expect. The three things that made me feel instantly comfortable, was that I remained fully dressed, the calming atmosphere, and the composure of the trainee practitioner. By the end of the session, I knew this was something special, and it was something that I would like to pursue. Sadly, at that time, I couldn't realistically find the space in my life to begin the training because I was involved in a few musical groups and I was practising martial arts.
In 2016 all the stars aligned and the time was right, for me to commit to the 3-year study of Zen Shiatsu.
Over the years as a practitioner, I have enjoyed learning various techniques and doing my continuing professional development (CPD) around topics like classical theory in clinical practise, cupping, moxa, daoyin techniques, zangfu acupressure, supporting hyper-mobility, and helping people with fatigue.
Before becoming a Shiatsu practitioner, I trained in a Chinese martial art called Southern Shaolin Five Ancestors, to the level of instructor (2nd degree black belt), under the tutelage of Master Han Jin Yuan.
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The main reason I chose to be a practitioner of Zen Shiatsu is to help alleviate the symptoms that a busy, stressful life can generate in many people.
I have found that this modality works well at addressing many signs and symptoms like stress and burnout.
With the additional option of cupping or moxibustion where needed, Zen Shiatsu assists in maintaining your wellbeing.
Once I decided to train to become a Zen Shiatsu practitioner, I needed to find somewhere that would be comfortable for me to spend the next 3 years studying to obtain my diploma. It wasn't long before I found the London College of Shiatsu.
There were so many aspects of the course that I enjoyed and appreciated, but most of all, I enjoyed being taught by Nik Kyriacou and Veronica Howard. It was a blessing to have had these two walk us through the wonderful world of Zen Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Their lineage, experience, and passion to see that every student is given the support and encouragement needed were second to none.
Through the course, I learned a great deal about myself and how to be more self-aware in my day-to-day life, and what providing compassionate treatments means.
The London College of Shiatsu, is recognised by the Shiatsu Society who are the governing body of Shiatsu in the UK, and they assure that the standards of the schools and practitioners are high. As a professional practitioner, I am an insured Member of the Register of the Shiatsu Society (MRSS).
Here is a Links to find out some more about the Shiatsu Society.
