Our practitioners support
Please note that the Shiatsu Centre phone will have limited cover until further notice. Please contact your practitioner directly using the contact details below or book online
Clifford Andrews, BSc FwSS PGCE PCE
Clifford Andrews has loved giving and receiving Shiatsu since he attended his very first workshop in 1981. Cliff started the Shiatsu Centre (formerly the Shiatsu Rooms) in 1983 and in 1986 he was fortunate to be apprenticed by Pauline Sasaki in the USA.
Cliff has taught in Europe, the USA and in Australia. He is also a founder of the Shiatsu College - and often teaches at the Norwich branch. Cliff practises here at the Shiatsu Centre in Norwich and also in Zurich Switzerland. He is currently working on supporting the world-wide Shiatsu community during the pandemic online at newenergywork.com.
Until further notice: 'pay what you can afford' for online Self-Shiatsu Supervision sessions.
Please email admin@shiatsucentre.co.uk to book with Cliff
Cliff has taught in Europe, the USA and in Australia. He is also a founder of the Shiatsu College - and often teaches at the Norwich branch. Cliff practises here at the Shiatsu Centre in Norwich and also in Zurich Switzerland. He is currently working on supporting the world-wide Shiatsu community during the pandemic online at newenergywork.com.
Until further notice: 'pay what you can afford' for online Self-Shiatsu Supervision sessions.
Please email admin@shiatsucentre.co.uk to book with Cliff
Dinah John BA FwSS, Principal of The Shiatsu College Norwich
Originally an English graduate, who taught English at language schools in Cambridge and for a year in
Sudan, Dinah was first introduced to Shiatsu by Clifford Andrews in 1985 and has studied with and worked
alongside him since then.
Dinah is a popular teacher, invited regularly to schools on the Continent as well as in the UK, where her clarity of presentation, breadth of experience and her enthusiasm are widely appreciated. Dinah took over from Cliff as the principal of the Shiatsu College Norwich in 2003 and continues to run the school.
Dinah has taught, along with the founding teachers, on Shiatsu College Post-Graduate CPD courses for many years and is also a long-standing editor of the Shiatsu Society Journal.
Contact Dinah on her personal phone 07846 335513 email djshiatsu@gmail.com or book online below
Sudan, Dinah was first introduced to Shiatsu by Clifford Andrews in 1985 and has studied with and worked
alongside him since then.
Dinah is a popular teacher, invited regularly to schools on the Continent as well as in the UK, where her clarity of presentation, breadth of experience and her enthusiasm are widely appreciated. Dinah took over from Cliff as the principal of the Shiatsu College Norwich in 2003 and continues to run the school.
Dinah has taught, along with the founding teachers, on Shiatsu College Post-Graduate CPD courses for many years and is also a long-standing editor of the Shiatsu Society Journal.
Contact Dinah on her personal phone 07846 335513 email djshiatsu@gmail.com or book online below
Sylvie Marshall BA FwSS
After obtaining a degree in Psychology, Sylvie taught Drama at secondary level for a few years before working in the fashion business. She also obtained a Diploma in TEFL in ’86, teaching drama in this field and a Cert Counselling in ’88. She studied largely with Clifford Andrews in Norwich, but also with the other founder members of the Shiatsu College, Carola Beresford-Cooke, Nicola Ley and Paul Lundberg in London, graduating in ’92. Sylvie is now a registered teacher with the Shiatsu Society, part of the Assessment Panel and a Teacher Trainer.
She has taught at several branches of the Shiatsu College, works regularly with students in Norwich and Manchester and has run occasional courses in Italy. Her teaching is informed both by her drama and counselling background but also by a fascination with concepts of Ki awareness. Sylvie has a busy practice at the Shiatsu Centre Clinic in Norwich.
Sylvie is currently working from home please contact her for support.
To book please call or email
She has taught at several branches of the Shiatsu College, works regularly with students in Norwich and Manchester and has run occasional courses in Italy. Her teaching is informed both by her drama and counselling background but also by a fascination with concepts of Ki awareness. Sylvie has a busy practice at the Shiatsu Centre Clinic in Norwich.
Sylvie is currently working from home please contact her for support.
To book please call or email
Shakura Meddings FwSS
Shakura has been practising Shiatsu since 2004 and has become an instrumental part of the Shiatsu Centre team, working as a teaching assistant at the College, assisting in the delivery of Post-Graduate courses, organising international seminars, events and training. She has recently completed a 2 year Qigong Healing course with Master Liu, enhancing her skills, depth of knowledge and experience.
Shakura is also a qualified Holistic Massage therapist.
Contact Shakura on 07900101965 or shakurameddings@gmail.com.com for information or book online below
Shakura is also a qualified Holistic Massage therapist.
Contact Shakura on 07900101965 or shakurameddings@gmail.com.com for information or book online below
Sebastian Deans FwSS
From an early age Sebastian has had an interest in helping people. In 2004, having already trained in Reiki, he was steered towards Shiatsu and found it developed the range and communication of his therapeutic touch. He graduated as a professional practitioner with the Shiatsu College Norwich and has been practising in North Norfolk since 2004. He's also been teaching at the Norwich and London branches of the Shiatsu College since 2014.
Sebastian says, "I appreciate working with many different people, covering a wide range of reasons for having treatments. I am always inspired by clients and their varied responses to Shiatsu and this inspiration I bring to my teaching, both at the College and in my own workshops. I also practice at the Holt Holistic Centre, in the countryside town of Holt, just 10 minutes from the coast".
To book an appointment or for more information call 07789 071761 or email shiatsu.sebastian@gmail.com
Sebastian says, "I appreciate working with many different people, covering a wide range of reasons for having treatments. I am always inspired by clients and their varied responses to Shiatsu and this inspiration I bring to my teaching, both at the College and in my own workshops. I also practice at the Holt Holistic Centre, in the countryside town of Holt, just 10 minutes from the coast".
To book an appointment or for more information call 07789 071761 or email shiatsu.sebastian@gmail.com
Cat Westwood BA, MrSS, CYT Meridian Yoga, CEO Eleven Farrer House
Cat's interest in Shiatsu developed originally from her dance training in Body Weather Laboratory - a Japanese contemporary dance form which utilises nature and the environment. After studying with Oguri in Los Angeles in 2010, she went on to train in Zen Shiatsu with the Shiatsu College Brighton. Cat is also a Meridian Yoga Teacher and International Movement Artist.
Cat has experience as a complementary therapist working in a variety of settings including the Martlets Hospice in Hove and with the Lewes FC Mental Well-Being football teams project. She continues to develop her bodywork practice through attending regular CPD courses and is now a Teaching Assistant at the Shiatsu College Norwich and had begun Shiatsu Teacher Training.
To book an appointment see Cat's website for availability, call or text 07503 258670 email catwestwood@outlook.com or book online below
Cat has experience as a complementary therapist working in a variety of settings including the Martlets Hospice in Hove and with the Lewes FC Mental Well-Being football teams project. She continues to develop her bodywork practice through attending regular CPD courses and is now a Teaching Assistant at the Shiatsu College Norwich and had begun Shiatsu Teacher Training.
To book an appointment see Cat's website for availability, call or text 07503 258670 email catwestwood@outlook.com or book online below
Monica Konrad PhD MrSS Dip IET
Monica graduated from the Shiatsu College in Norwich and works at the Shiatsu Centre on Saturdays.
Her Shiatsu practice is informed by her many years’ personal development in energy-focused bodywork, as well as her professional experience supporting people with their emotional well-being and mental health. She is currently employed by the mental health charity CPSL Mind (Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire) as a ‘Good Life Facilitator’ running Open Door Calm Spaces, community wellbeing groups and working one-to-one with individuals experiencing enduring anxiety. She holds a Diploma in Integrated Energy Techniques and is an accredited EFTi and NLP Practitioner.
Originally trained as a social anthropologist, Monica gained a doctorate for her clinic-based study of patients’ experiences receiving infertility treatments. She went on to teach courses on cross-cultural healing in the Anthropology Departments at London and Cambridge Universities for over fifteen years and has been a regular speaker engaging with international research audiences. She is a peer-reviewed author of books and articles and is currently on the board of directors of the Shiatsu Society UK.
Please Contact Monica on 07588 166416 to arrange an appointment
Nicole Bayes BA MrSS
Nicole is inspired by the transformative health benefits of Shiatsu. She also works as an EFT Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Technique) at the Shiatsu Centre. She also supports in the delivery of Post-Graduate courses as well as running her own Bodywork Workshops.
Nicole loves attending regular CPD training to enhancing her skills and enjoys sharing her knowledge on an alternative health blog. She is also the Marketing Manager for holistic practitioners and organisations including the Shiatsu Centre and the Shiatsu College Norwich.
To book a virtual EFT or Self-Shiatsu session appointment with Nicole call/ text 07746 892693, email or book online below. Visit www.naturalhealingarts.co.uk for more information about her work
Nicole loves attending regular CPD training to enhancing her skills and enjoys sharing her knowledge on an alternative health blog. She is also the Marketing Manager for holistic practitioners and organisations including the Shiatsu Centre and the Shiatsu College Norwich.
To book a virtual EFT or Self-Shiatsu session appointment with Nicole call/ text 07746 892693, email or book online below. Visit www.naturalhealingarts.co.uk for more information about her work
All our practitioners have public liability insurance, are First-Aid trained and are qualified professionals registered with:
The Shiatsu Society (UK): the UK professional association for Shiatsu
Complementary and Health Care Council – CNHC : the Government registration organisation for Shiatsu
The Shiatsu Society (UK): the UK professional association for Shiatsu
Complementary and Health Care Council – CNHC : the Government registration organisation for Shiatsu