About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
The Northern School of Shiatsu was set up in 1998 and runs introductory days, short foundation courses and a one year Certificate in Acupressure. For students who want to deepen their understanding of shiatsu they can go on to take year 2 certificate and year 3, which leads to a Diploma in Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The Shiatsu Diploma offered through the Shiatsu Society has been recognised for external accreditation through the awarding body, Laser Learning. This qualification is recognised at Level 4.
Our Story
Meet The Team
Carol Dean
I began my shiatsu studies in 1998 and graduated from the Shiatsu College in 1991. In 1998 I became a registered teacher with the Shiatsu Society and set up the Northern School of Shiatsu, where I have been actively teaching ever since.
Baz Golinski
I am a qualified Shiatsu Practitioner and Teacher registered with Shiatsu Society (UK). In my practice I specialise in Shiatsu Shin-Tai, an innovative style of Shiatsu which helps to clear stress from the body and restore vitality and inner balance.
Annette Lucas
I had qualified in Therapeutic Massage in 2001, gaining further qualifications in Acupressure Massage in 2005 and a Post Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture in 2008. In 2020 I completed further training in Tension and Trauma Release exercises and Bodypoem in 2021. All modalities focus on embodied somatic processes that promote a sense of agency and engaged aliveness.
Lisa Snelling
I am a shiatsu practitioner working within Zen and Shin Tai modalities and I am the director of the online MSc and CPD Programmes at the Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA). I qualified with my Diploma in 2005 after which, I qualified as a teacher and have been learning Shiatsu Shin Tai since 2012.
Michelle Cotter
I have a holistic therapies background, before completing my shiatsu training here at the Northern School of Shiatsu. I am trained in several different massage and holistic therapies from aromatherapy, sports massage, reflexology and many more.