The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step…

~The Lao Tzu

About Emily

About me

I’ve been offering shiatsu for over 15 years. I trained at the British School of Shiatsu-Do, and completed a postgraduate course in Infant Shiatsu and Shonishin, suitable for babies from birth.

Much of my work now is with people who are feeling the pressure of stress and exhaustion and for those who spend their days caring for others. As a mother of three, I know how quietly exhaustion can take hold when your attention is always on someone else.

Alongside shiatsu I may draw on qigong, sound, or the plant essences I make with the seasons.

I’m a lifelong student of shiatsu and qigong, and love learning daily from my teachers, my body and the people I work with.

I also teach weekly qigong classes and seasonal workshops, following nature and the Five Elements.

I look forward to meeting you on the mat. We work together to understand your body and find ways you can help yourself.

My practice is mainly based in Cranborne Chase, on the Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset borders. I also offer home visits for anyone who finds travelling difficult. Everyone is welcome. An hour of rest and quiet attention is worth having at any stage of life.

Testimonials

  • I felt wonderfully relaxed afterwards with greatly improved freedom in those areas where I am stiff eg: hip, lower back and particularly my neck which I could barely turn. The advice on deportment is excellent and really helps my walking as I have issues with my hips and achilles.
    Ian
  • Emily brings a wonderful sense of peace and serenity to her practice. Over the past 2 years I have enjoyed regular treatments, each one sensitively tailored to my physical and mental needs from pregnancy to post-birth recovery and breastfeeding. Emily tunes into my body and instinctively knows what it needs. Each treatment leaves me with a better understanding of myself, and a greater appreciation of the art of shiatsu. I walk away from each session revitalized and relaxed and would and do recommend Emily to anyone.
    Clare
  • Emily’s touch instantly calms and centres me and I feel secure and listened to. She has great depth and focus with a natural ability to connect.
    Annette
  • "Shiatsu is a gentle, relaxing therapy… Thanks to Emily I feel more confident and supported." — Jessica
    Jessica