Having lived with chronic illness, including Fibromyalgia, much throughout my early life, I have a deep and personal experience of chronic pain. I have been exploring alternative therapies since my early teens, believing that if these conditions could develop, they could also be healed.

My treatments are gentle but deep, with a sensitivity to chronic pain. Creating a safe and nurturing space is my priority, one where you feel supported and able to fully relax.

I co-teach the Zen Shiatsu short course at the Australian Shiatsu College (ASC), where we emphasise the principles of stillness, presence, and connection. For me, Shiatsu is a holistic and embodied experience and I believe it is through stillness and holding that the magic happens.

I also teach the Oriental Diet Therapy class at the ASC, sharing my understanding of food as medicine, a powerful tool in my own healing journey. I can be found creating wholesome meals at local workshops and events, with food that nourishes with simplicity, colour, and love.

I am passionate about creating roots in community and with a background in Event Management, I have co-facilitated various Shiatsu events, including Shiatsu Therapist Retreats, a monthly Shiatsu Community Clinic, and a monthly Shiatsu Yin Yoga class currently offered at Studio Shiatsu.

For the past two years I have offered my Shiatsu services to corporate offices across Melbourne. Whether on a massage table, chair, or futon, I’m always prepared to adapt the principles of Shiatsu to suit any environment.

I am inspired by the traditional wisdom of Eastern cultures, which emphasise taking the middle path in all things. Shiatsu for me is a way of life, one that embraces balance, connection, and deep listening to the body.


Training & Certification

• Touching the Heart of the Nervous System, Glenn Polley 2025 - Current

• Yin Yoga and Shiatsu Yin Teacher Training, Machiya, 2024

• STAA Mentoring (Mentee), Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia, 2024

• Practical Application of the Eight Extraordinary Channels Workshop, Ann-Cecil Sterman, 2023

• Diet Through the Lens of Emotions Workshop, Andrew Sterman, 2023

• Classical Pulse Diagnosis Workshop, Ann-Cecil Sterman, 2023

• Six Forms of Touch Workshop, Bill Palmer & Teresa Hadland, 2023

• Tui Na Massage Short Course, Australian Shiatsu College, 2022

• Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies, Australian Shiatsu College, 2022