2nd Balkans Shiatsu Summit – in Zagreb (Croatia), April 11 & 12, 2026

The second edition of the fledgling Balkans Shiatsu Summit will take place in April 2026 in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. It will focus on the themes of insomnia, depression, irritability and anxiety, disorders which constantly affect a large proportion of the...

Interview with Rolland Boudet, pioneer of Shiatsu in France

He was one of the first members of the French Federation of Traditional Shiatsu. Rolland Boudet is a master of both martial arts and Shiatsu. In 2000, he founded the Shiatsu Academies of Marseille, Toulouse, Cannes and Bordeaux, accredited by the Japan Shiatsu...

Shiatsu in Times of Turbulence

It was in times of trouble that many of us took up our pursuit of Shiatsu and its many magical avenues of connection. Perhaps we were ill, even chronically. We were maybe burnt out on our early career path and looking for a fresh perspective. Perhaps we were trying to...

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The Pelvis: Anatomical, Cultural and Energetic Evolution

The human pelvis is far more than a skeletal structure — it is a crossroads of anatomy, evolution, sexuality, and energetic medicine. The uniquely rounded and prominent glutes of Homo sapiens are evolutionary adaptations for upright posture and have acquired strong...
Bill Palmer: the master of Movement Shiatsu

Bill Palmer: the master of Movement Shiatsu

When you think about Shiatsu in England, two names immediately come to mind: the East-West Center and Bill Palmer. It is this giant of English Shiatsu that we have the great pleasure to present you: longtime teacher, co-founder of U.K. Shiatsu Society and a passionate...

The “Gate” points in Shiatsu

The “Gate” points in Shiatsu

The "Gate" points are generally known to Shiatsu practitioners, but they are not perceived as forming a therapeutic family by themselves. This is an omission, because these points can be of great interest to all practitioners. Let’s rediscover those exciting group of...

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