Shiatsu Bodywork Academy

Shiatsu Bodywork Academy Shiatsu Bodywork Academy offers courses in Shiatsu - the Art of Japanese Bodywork. Intro to Diploma.

12/12/2025

Why I Love Shiatsu – Pt 2: It Confirms What the Body Already Knows
One of the most powerful aspects of Shiatsu is how clearly the body speaks. When I’m working with clients, what I feel under my hands often confirms everything else I’ve seen, heard, or sensed in their story.
Shiatsu gives me a direct line into what’s happening beneath the surface — tension patterns, areas of emptiness or excess, the flow of the meridians. It’s a way of listening that goes beyond words, and it often validates other diagnostic insights in the most grounded, tangible way.
For clients, this brings clarity. For me, it brings trust. Trust in the work, in the body’s honesty, and in the shared process of understanding what’s needed.
More reflections on why I love Shiatsu coming soon.

Looking for a meaningful Christmas gesture this year? You’re warmly invited to share our upcoming free Shiatsu evening w...
11/12/2025

Looking for a meaningful Christmas gesture this year? You’re warmly invited to share our upcoming free Shiatsu evening with someone you care about.
On 13 January 2026, we’re hosting “Pathways to Joy: Heart and Small Intestine Meridians” in Kerikeri (6–8pm, location TBC). It’s a gentle introduction to Shiatsu with self-Shiatsu exercises, simple partner work, Fire element insights, and time for relaxed conversation. Open to all, no experience needed.
To make it easy to gift an experience rather than a thing, we’ve created a small printable invitation you can tuck into a Christmas card. Download it, print it, and offer someone the chance to join you for a nourishing summer evening. If you'd prefer a pdf version, send us a message or comment here, and we'tt send it to you.
You’re also welcome to tag someone here if you think they’d love to come.
We look forward to sharing this joyful Fire element workshop with you in January.
Jenni & Autumn

When we shifted our school and clinic to our beautiful new rural location, we were so focused on the move that we didn’t...
10/12/2025

When we shifted our school and clinic to our beautiful new rural location, we were so focused on the move that we didn’t realise Google might not keep up!
Somewhere in the process, our business profile disappeared — along with all of the kind reviews that so many of you had shared. After several appeals, it seems there’s no way to recover them, so we’ve started again with a fresh profile.
If you’ve ever joined a retreat, studied with us, or received a treatment, we’d love it if you could take a moment to leave a new review. Your words help others find us — and remind Google that yes, we really do exist out here in the countryside!
You can leave your review here:
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Thank you so much for your support — it truly means the world.

The Gift of Stillness – Embracing quiet moments during the busiest time of yearAmid the rush of December, stillness beco...
09/12/2025

The Gift of Stillness – Embracing quiet moments during the busiest time of year
Amid the rush of December, stillness becomes a rare treasure. Shiatsu reminds us that true rest isn’t idleness — it’s nourishment for body and spirit. In the pause between one breath and the next, energy settles, clarity returns, and our connection to life deepens. Taking time to slow down, even briefly, helps us move through the season with more grace and presence. This year, give yourself the quiet gift of stillness — the space where peace begins.

This season, wellness makes the most meaningful gift — whether it’s a Shiatsu session, a seasonal retreat, or simple at-...
07/12/2025

This season, wellness makes the most meaningful gift — whether it’s a Shiatsu session, a seasonal retreat, or simple at-home rituals that support balance and calm. Sharing these experiences nurtures connection, presence, and true wellbeing for the people you care about. What wellness gift would you love to give or receive? Tell us in the comments, and help us with your ideas!

It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting - Paulo CoelhoIn Shiatsu, we often meet peo...
07/12/2025

It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting - Paulo Coelho
In Shiatsu, we often meet people at the threshold of possibility — seeking balance, clarity, healing, or simply a deeper connection to themselves. Coelho’s words remind us that what keeps us moving isn’t certainty, but possibility. The sense that change is available, that the body can open, that energy can flow, and that a new way of living is within reach.
Every Shiatsu session is a conversation between where you are and where you feel called to be. When we listen deeply to the body, we touch not just muscles and meridians, but hopes, patterns, resilience, and the quiet dreams waiting beneath the surface.
✨ Today, honour one possibility within yourself — however small — and notice how it shapes the way you move, breathe, and live.

05/12/2025

As summer arrives, the Heart energy reaches its peak — warm, radiant, and expansive. It’s the season of joy, connection, and open expression, when our inner fire naturally wants to reach outward. Heart 7, Shen Men or Gate of Spirit, reminds us to stay balanced within that brightness — to let our light shine without burning out.
Located at the wrist crease on the little-finger side, this point nourishes the Heart, calms the Shen (Spirit), and invites emotional clarity and ease. In Shiatsu, it’s a place where we can feel the pulse of connection — to ourselves, to others, and to life.
When the Heart energy is balanced, we feel open, centred, and able to meet the world with warmth and sincerity. When it’s disturbed, we may feel anxious, scattered, or disconnected from our joy. Working with HT-7 helps to steady the emotions, soften the breath, and bring us back to presence.
This spring, as your energy rises and new possibilities open, let Heart 7 remind you to stay rooted in calmness and compassion. Breathe through your hands. Feel your pulse. Let your spirit settle — and move forward with an open heart.

Not sure what to give this year? A Shiatsu session is a beautiful, memorable experience — supportive, grounding, and dee...
04/12/2025

Not sure what to give this year? A Shiatsu session is a beautiful, memorable experience — supportive, grounding, and deeply restorative. Gift vouchers now available for the holidays.

“Autumn is a lovely teacher, so passionate and wonderful at what she does.”We’re so grateful for the beautiful people wh...
03/12/2025

“Autumn is a lovely teacher, so passionate and wonderful at what she does.”
We’re so grateful for the beautiful people who join our retreats and trainings — and for the shared moments of learning, laughter, and connection that make this work so meaningful.
Experience it for yourself at our next Shiatsu retreat or introductory weekend.

If you'd like to help us with a testimonial, please head over to google and leave us a review on our new profile.

Touch as a Gift – Why presence and connection mean more than things we can wrapThe most meaningful gifts can’t be bought...
02/12/2025

Touch as a Gift – Why presence and connection mean more than things we can wrap
The most meaningful gifts can’t be bought or wrapped — they’re shared through touch, presence, and care. In Shiatsu, touch becomes a language of connection, trust, and love. It reminds us that being with someone — truly present — is powerful medicine. This season, let your hands speak kindness, whether through a hug, a gentle hold, or a mindful exchange. In giving your attention and warmth, you offer what’s most needed: genuine human connection.

Summer invites us outside, where simple mindful moments can nourish the body, mind, and meridians. From grounding barefo...
30/11/2025

Summer invites us outside, where simple mindful moments can nourish the body, mind, and meridians. From grounding barefoot to soaking in gentle sunlight and walking with awareness, these practices support seasonal balance and a natural flow of Qi. Take a moment each day to reconnect with nature and feel your energy restored.

‘Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.’ — Miyamoto Musashi, samurai and philosopher.This simple line holds ...
30/11/2025

‘Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.’ — Miyamoto Musashi, samurai and philosopher.
This simple line holds profound guidance. Thinking lightly of yourself means releasing ego, self-judgment, and the constant pressure to prove yourself. It’s about humility, self-compassion, and remembering that you are just one part of a much bigger picture.
Thinking deeply of the world means paying attention — to people, nature, and the flow of life around you. It’s about curiosity, awareness, and care for what truly matters beyond your personal concerns.
When we combine these two perspectives, life feels less heavy and more connected. We act with purpose, listen more closely, and move through the world with both lightness and depth.
It's also the mindset we adopt when exploring the reciever when giving Shiatsu.
✨ Today, try letting go of self-importance for a moment, and turn your attention outward — what do you notice when you think deeply of the world around you?

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