Clifford Andrews, BSc FwSS PGCE PCE
Cliff founded the Shiatsu Centre in 1983. He was apprenticed by Pauline Sasaki in the USA in 1986 after 5 years of Shiatsu study in the UK - and co-founded the Shiatsu College UK in the same year
Cliff is now semi-retired and works two days a week in Norwich and visits his Zurich clients twice a year - unfortunately his diary is now full and he is unable to take on new clients. If you are a past or existing client of Cliff's please contact the team for more information about the possibility of booking a treatment with Cliff
Cliff retired from international in-person teaching in 2016 - but he can still be found teaching here at the www.shiatsucollege.org.uk/norwich-branch, he is currently active in Shiatsu research and post-graduate Shiatsu training on the online project www.newenergywork.com
Clinic price from April 2025: £85
Cliff is now semi-retired and works two days a week in Norwich and visits his Zurich clients twice a year - unfortunately his diary is now full and he is unable to take on new clients. If you are a past or existing client of Cliff's please contact the team for more information about the possibility of booking a treatment with Cliff
Cliff retired from international in-person teaching in 2016 - but he can still be found teaching here at the www.shiatsucollege.org.uk/norwich-branch, he is currently active in Shiatsu research and post-graduate Shiatsu training on the online project www.newenergywork.com
Clinic price from April 2025: £85
Dinah John BA FwSS
Dinah was first introduced to Shiatsu by Cliff in 1985 and has studied with and worked alongside him since then, she 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 teaches at the Shiatsu College Norwich, is part of the New Energy Work team and an editor of the Shiatsu Society Journal
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £75
Contact Dinah on her personal phone 07846 335513 email [email protected] or book online
Dinah teaches at the Shiatsu College Norwich, is part of the New Energy Work team and an editor of the Shiatsu Society Journal
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £75
Contact Dinah on her personal phone 07846 335513 email [email protected] or book online
Sylvie Marshall BA FwSS
[email protected]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 and a Teacher Trainer. Her teaching is informed both by her drama and counselling background but also by a fascination with concepts of Ki awareness.
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £66
To book contact Sylvie on 07880941840 or 01263587622 email [email protected]
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 and a Teacher Trainer. Her teaching is informed both by her drama and counselling background but also by a fascination with concepts of Ki awareness.
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £66
To book contact Sylvie on 07880941840 or 01263587622 email [email protected]
Shakura Meddings FwSS
Shakura has been practising Shiatsu since 2006 and became a vital part of the Shiatsu Centre team, working as a teacher at the College, assisting in the delivery of online Post-Graduate courses via the New Energy Work project.
She has completed a 2 year Zhineng Qigong Healing course with Master Liu. Shakura is also a qualified Holistic Massage therapist and is a trained Breathworker
Shakura is on Sabbatical during the year 2025, she is developing her international Breathwork practice - both as a retreat leader and working online with clients in one:one sessions, if you'd like to know more please contact Shakura direct at [email protected] or if you would like to connect with Shakura during her breathwork year you can do that here:
She has completed a 2 year Zhineng Qigong Healing course with Master Liu. Shakura is also a qualified Holistic Massage therapist and is a trained Breathworker
Shakura is on Sabbatical during the year 2025, she is developing her international Breathwork practice - both as a retreat leader and working online with clients in one:one sessions, if you'd like to know more please contact Shakura direct at [email protected] or if you would like to connect with Shakura during her breathwork year you can do that here:
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".
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £70
To book an appointment or for more information call 07789 071761 or email [email protected]
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".
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £70
To book an appointment or for more information call 07789 071761 or email [email protected]
Cat Westwood BA(Hons), SrSS T, CYT Meridian Yoga
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 of working in a variety of settings, including the Martlets Hospice in Hove, MS centre Southwick, with the Lewes FC Mental Well-Being football teams project and Pitstop at Men's Craft Norwich. She continues to develop her bodywork practice through attending regular CPD courses and is a Shiatsu Teacher at the Shiatsu College Norwich.
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £70
One-to-one Yoga Clinic price £60
Contact Cat on 07503 258670 or via Cat's website, or book online below
Cat has experience of working in a variety of settings, including the Martlets Hospice in Hove, MS centre Southwick, with the Lewes FC Mental Well-Being football teams project and Pitstop at Men's Craft Norwich. She continues to develop her bodywork practice through attending regular CPD courses and is a Shiatsu Teacher at the Shiatsu College Norwich.
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £70
One-to-one Yoga Clinic price £60
Contact Cat on 07503 258670 or via Cat's website, or book online below
Maya Babic BA dip.Bss-Do Fwss
After completing a degree in English Literature, Maya pursued a career in advertising and stills photography as a Stylist. It was at this time that she discovered acupuncture and became increasingly interested in Oriental Medicine and it’s wisdom and efficacy.
Maya trained as a Shiatsu practitioner with the British School of Shiatsu-Do London and graduated in 2004. Over the years she has developed her practice further with training in Saul Goodman’s evolution of Shiatsu bodywork- Shin Tai -and the Samurai Shiatsu programme. She has been running her own practice in North Norfolk and has recently moved to Norwich.
Maya approaches her work with curiosity and is happy to share her knowledge with clients, encouraging an active engagement in their own healing process.
Shiatsu Clinic price from 1st April 25: £68
Contact Maya on 07768267168 or via Maya's website www.mayababic.uk
Maya trained as a Shiatsu practitioner with the British School of Shiatsu-Do London and graduated in 2004. Over the years she has developed her practice further with training in Saul Goodman’s evolution of Shiatsu bodywork- Shin Tai -and the Samurai Shiatsu programme. She has been running her own practice in North Norfolk and has recently moved to Norwich.
Maya approaches her work with curiosity and is happy to share her knowledge with clients, encouraging an active engagement in their own healing process.
Shiatsu Clinic price from 1st April 25: £68
Contact Maya on 07768267168 or via Maya's website www.mayababic.uk
Alice Whieldon MA PhD FwSS
Alice has degrees in Philosophy, Theology & Religious Studies. She came across Shiatsu in 1985, through Clifford Andrews and Pauline Sasaki, and trained with the Shiatsu College from 1991. She worked with Japanese Shiatsu master, Kishi Akinobu, from 1997, in his development of Shiatsu, called Sei-ki. With him she co-authored Sei-ki: Life in Resonance (2011, Singing Dragon).
Alice presents Sei-ki workshops internationally. She also works with Clearing, a counselling style approach and offers a 3 year Clearing training together with the associated Enlightenment Intensive retreat which combines the Zen Sesshin with the dyad form of communication. She is the author of Mind Clearing (2016, Jessica Kingsley).
Shiatsu Clinic price on application
Contact Alice by email [email protected]
Alice presents Sei-ki workshops internationally. She also works with Clearing, a counselling style approach and offers a 3 year Clearing training together with the associated Enlightenment Intensive retreat which combines the Zen Sesshin with the dyad form of communication. She is the author of Mind Clearing (2016, Jessica Kingsley).
Shiatsu Clinic price on application
Contact Alice by email [email protected]
Jenny Partridge MrSS
After graduating from the Shiatsu College Norwich in 2020, Jenny set up Bubbling Spring Shiatsu and has been practicing in Norwich, and at festivals and events around the UK. Jenny loves being part of the shiatsu community and is a regular teaching assistant at the Norwich Shiatsu College. She is currently undertaking a Shiatsu for Pregnancy course, to be completed in Summer 2025.
When not practicing shiatsu, Jenny works as a performing artist, and takes a great interest in how shiatsu can inform and support actors, dancers, and singers to enhance their practices. Jenny is part of the Centre management team.
Jenny is part of the Centre management team
Shiatsu Clinic price from 1st April 25: £58.50
Contact Jenny at [email protected] for information www.bubblingspringshiatsu.com
When not practicing shiatsu, Jenny works as a performing artist, and takes a great interest in how shiatsu can inform and support actors, dancers, and singers to enhance their practices. Jenny is part of the Centre management team.
Jenny is part of the Centre management team
Shiatsu Clinic price from 1st April 25: £58.50
Contact Jenny at [email protected] for information www.bubblingspringshiatsu.com
Claire Stevens MrSS
Claire Stevens has a lifelong interest in healing medicine and a natural empathy. Claire trained at the Shiatsu college, Norwich and has been practicing for 5 years. Claire has also trained in an Ayurvedic treatment called Amnanda process and in Swedish massage.
Shiatsu Clinic price from 1st April 25: £63
Shiatsu Clinic price from 1st April 25: £63
Sarah Barbancon MrSS
Sarah has always been passionate about the power of healing through touch, and other natural remedies. In 2020 trained in Swedish and Holistic massage, as well as Facial Holistic acupressure. She continues her journey to become a Shiatsu practitioner at the Shiatsu College in Norwich.
Sarah continues to train in new techniques to give the best and most suitable treatments for anyone who would like to feel relaxed and more present to themselves and to their body.
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £50
Sarah continues to train in new techniques to give the best and most suitable treatments for anyone who would like to feel relaxed and more present to themselves and to their body.
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £50
Student Clinic
Sarah Holness BA(hons) PGCE BWY dip in yoga teaching City & Guilds in Ceramics
Since her early twenties Sarah loved having shiatsu treatments with her then yoga teacher and close friend while living in Hackney London in the 1990’s. Since moving to Norfolk in 2000, she has continued working as a primary school teacher part time so she can pursue many other creative interests.
Sarah successfully completed her first year and gained an Holistic Acupressure certificate in July 2024 at our partnered school - the Shiatsu College Norwich. She is currently on her second year of the three Shiatsu College Norwich three year diploma course. Sarah has been described as calm, joyful and present. She meditates every day and practices yoga and Qigong to develop these qualities so that she may help others find peace and happiness.
Sarah is part of the Centre management team
You can contact her direct on [email protected] or by calling 07954 856541
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £36
Sarah successfully completed her first year and gained an Holistic Acupressure certificate in July 2024 at our partnered school - the Shiatsu College Norwich. She is currently on her second year of the three Shiatsu College Norwich three year diploma course. Sarah has been described as calm, joyful and present. She meditates every day and practices yoga and Qigong to develop these qualities so that she may help others find peace and happiness.
Sarah is part of the Centre management team
You can contact her direct on [email protected] or by calling 07954 856541
Clinic price from 1st April 25: £36