Jan Athis   PhD C Biol MRSS

I am an experienced, professionally qualified, full-time shiatsu practitioner with a thriving practice based in Staffordshire, (Biddulph).

I am on the Register of the Shiatsu Society (MRSS) (www.shiatsusociety.org) . I am a graduate of Nottingham University (BSc and PhD) and also have teaching qualifications.

I came to shiatsu relatively late in life, after around 20 years working in various jobs in industry, the last of which was as a medical writer. Although these jobs were fun and gave much opportunity for travel, which I have always thrived on, I do not miss the deadlines or the ‘daily grind’. I find being a shiatsu practitioner immensely fulfilling and I get great pleasure in helping people regain their physical health and mental equilibrium.

In addition to my shiatsu practice I tutor shiatsu students and run shiatsu workshops as well as teaching anatomy, physiology and pathology to complementary health students primarily at the Shiatsu College Manchester, a branch of the internationally renowned umbrella group The Shiatsu College (www.shiatsucollege.co.uk)

My interest in Tai Chi and Qi Gong started over 20 years ago and I have trained with various highly experienced teachers. My focus is now on Tai Chi for health and relaxation. I run workshops and tutor individual students from beginners onwards.

On a more personal note I never seem to have enough time for my garden, which might reflect the amount of time I spend on local enviromental projects and walking with my dog, Charlie.