Wow, it's been a long time since I wrote a blog!  I have to confess that I am not overly enthusiastic about blogging and social media, so it is often very low on my list of priorities.  However, I find myself on the cusp on starting at a new clinic and thought it was probably about time I updated my website, including a blog.

I am very excited to be starting at The Lotus Studio in Highams Park in Summer 2025.  The Studio's principles fit perfectly with Shiatsu, most shiatsu practitioners also practice Yoga and/or Tai Chi, due to the focus on balancing energy.  The room itself is calm, clean and bright, a real joy and a huge contrast from some of my early experiences, where the rooms were often dark and felt quite cramped.

Whilst I continue to support my current client base, I am hoping to build a new network in Highams Park.  I've been seeing most of my clients for over 10 years, and whilst my family were growing up, I was happy with the status quo.  However, I now find myself ready to get in touch with new people and hope that my community are as interested in trying Shiatsu as I am in introducing it to them.

I hope to see you at the Lotus Studio soon!

Following guidance from the Government I am back doing the job I love, albeit slightly different from what I'm used to!  I am required to wear a visor, which is slightly unwieldy and has a habit of steaming up and moving around my head but fortunately my wood energy is holding up and I am able to adapt and get on with the treatments.

So how am I keeping myself and my clients safe?  Well, the visor is one of the requirements, and although when using a visor I am not required to use a face covering I am currently using both.  I also have medical grade sanitiser, which I use before and after treatment.  At the moment I am also trialing wearing "over clothes".  I wear a base layer, and change the over clothes and my socks with each client.  Lastly, of course I wipe down all equipment after use, this has required a change in equipment as a futon simply is not cleanable in between clients, so for the time being I am using my faithful body cushion, which I place on top of a pilates mat, both of which I can wipe down.  For those that are familiar with my body cushion, I always use a cover on the face cushion, which has always been changed after each client and washed at 60 degrees.

Let's see what happens in the coming months, but whatever comes, I am always willing to adapt!