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Practitioner
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Richard Shaw
MSc, DipESS, MCThA
I trained at the European Shiatsu School and am a member of the Complementary Therapists Association (Embody). My other qualifications and courses include Nutrition, Counselling
Skills and Mental Health First Aid.
I run a private practice and work for charities and community groups in Hackney,
Islington and Camden, and offer corporate stress management consultancy and
on-site massage.
I have had a long association with the Stress Project (a north London charity)
both as a shiatsu practitioner and as facilitator of classes on Qi Gong and
gentle exercise, shiatsu and relaxation. I also carry out initial assessment
interviews with clients referred to the Stress Project, in order to help them
to choose a suitable therapy. For several years I worked with Bodymind, a collective of practitioners based at the North London Buddhist Centre.
I work holistically, adapting treatments to suit the individual client. I
incorporate techniques from disciplines such as Tuina (traditional Chinese
massage), Sotai (facilitated stretching) and Indian head massage.
As an editor and writer I have contributed to books and articles on health and
complementary medicine including the Alternative Answers series on Back Problems, Pain, Asthma and Allergies and Arthritis and Rheumatism, as well as distance learning modules for the Royal College of Nursing.
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