All About Me
Welcome all,
I am Gemma, a middle aged woman balancing work, family, and the joys of entering the next stage of life. Also currently enjoying my final year at the Shiatsu College in Norwich. Having completed my basic acupressure qualifications in 2012, I finally took the plunge to complete the more advanced Shiatsu practitioner, Level 4 qualification, course. It has been a wonderful and rewarding 3 years and I am immensely grateful to the kind, supportive and immensely knowledgeable teachers and students I have worked with.
I’m passionate about holistic healing and love Shiatsu for its ability to work on many levels, attempting to balance body and mind, supporting wellbeing where it is needed. Although I am still completing my studies, I’ve already delivered over 150 treatments and developed a solid grounding in the principles of Eastern medicine, including the use of pressure and touch to support the natural flow of energy (Qi).
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Before Shiatsu, I trained in aromatherapy and massage therapy. After stepping away from practice to raise a family and recover from injury, I have returned to Shiatsu, which has offered me a sustainable, rewarding way to return to bodywork — and I cannot express how excited I am to be finally finishing my studies. It has been a journey!
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I offer treatments that are gentle, grounding, and tailored to each person’s unique needs — whether that’s to ease stress, relieve tension, or support general well-being. I have a particular interest in supporting women through the menopause journey, those living with autoimmune conditions, and people navigating neurodiversity — including carers and family members. There is so much to learn about all three areas, which so frequently overlap.
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I’m a fully insured advanced student practitioner, a member of the Shiatsu Society, and my work is regularly assessed by experienced tutors. As part of my training, I may ask to write up treatments anonymously as case studies.
