Equine Shiatsu

Background

Shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning "finger pressure". It is a practical everyday hands on therapy based on the same principles as acupuncture and acupressure. Shiatsu uses a pressure that gently stimulates the body's natural healing ability.

Umbrella Association:

To find a equine shiatsu therapist in your area go to: www.equineshiatsuassociation.com

Qualified Shiatsu Therapists & Associated Shiatsu Schools

Liz Eddy trained with the late Pamela Hannay, senior instructor at the Ohashi Institute in New York and pioneer of equine shiatsu. Liz established The Scottish School of Shiatsu for Horses in 2001. For more information phone: 07717174444 www.horses-shiatsu.com

Hands on Horses maintain a directory of qualified equine shiatsu therapists in the UK. www.hands-on-horses.co.uk

Cathy Tindall the daughter of a veterinary surgeon has been around horses all her life. Cathy has studied several therapies as well as shiatsu, and is willing to travel anywhere in the UK. Phone: 07738108184 www.cathytindall.com

Sue Hix is a founder member of the Equine Shiatsu Association. Sue can be contacted at The Rosewell Shiatsu Centre for appointments and treatments. Shiatsu classes are also run from the centre. Phone: 01780410072 www.equineshiatsu.co.uk

The Scottish School of Shiatsu based in Ayrshire offers clinical appointments. These appointments are conducted by senior students and overseen by a senior shiatsu teacher. There is a nominal charge of £10. Phone: 01505682889 www.glasgowshiatsu.co.uk

The School of Equine Shiatsu is based in Sussex and can put you in touch with a qualified equine shaitsu therapist. Phone: 01903814860 www.schoolofequineshiatsu.com

Training as a Therapist:

The Scottish School of Shiatsu for Horses

Liz Eddy presents basic introductory shiatsu over weekends, progressing through the various stages to practitioner level.

For more information go to: www.horses-shiatsu.com

Equine Shiatsu Bodywork

Two courses are available:

1) An introductory weekend providing an insight for horse owners into shiatsu and some simple techniques to use

2) The two year practitioner course comprising of 28 modules run on a part-time basis

For more information go to: www.cathytindall.com

Hands on Horses - School of Equine Shiatsu

Phase-1 Equine Shiatsu Course: 'Making Contact' made up of 2 courses over 10 months.

Phase-2 Equine Shiatsu Course: 'Developing Feel'made up of 20 study days in 2-day & 3-day blocks.

Phase-3 Equine Shiatsu Course: 'Finishing Touches' made up of 20 study days in 2-day & 3-day blocks.

For more information on these courses go to: www.hands-on-horses.co.uk

Recommended reading:

Shiatsu Therapy for Horses ~ By Pamela Hannay

Fourteen Classical Meridians for Equine Energy Work ~ By Sue Hix

Shiatsu for Your Horse: Enhance Your Horse's Wellbeing ~ By Cathy Tindall

Visit our Books page to read the reviews on these books and browse books on equine health recommended by our therapists.