Barbara Richardson - Zen Shiatsu

My core belief is that Shiatsu brings depth and stability to your personal health and well-being. My primary aim is to help my clients feel better in themselves and function better in their lives. Beyond this, my goal is to empower my clients to take charge of their own well-being so that they may enjoy greater health and vitality.

I have a strong Yoga background and, in my past life (in the world of dance and theatre), worked extensively with creative visualisation & Feldenkrais-based techniques for body release & awareness. I offer holistic client care incorporating all of these elements as well as whole food and macrobiotic dietary suggestions: tools to help you help yourself and experience long lasting, sustainable change.

Since my initial training in Zen Shiatsu, I have pursued ongoing, extensive Professional Development – developing and refining my practice in order to offer my clients more. Most recently this has focused on master classes & multi-module courses with Clifford Andrews (www.newenergywork.com) in Advanced Shiatsu Energy Work & its Clinical Application.

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I had not experienced anything like Shiatsu before. It sent me into a deep relaxation and Barbara really takes the time to understand where you are at before the treatment and adjusts accordingly.

I felt like I looked a bit grey when I first went to see Barbara and now I have much more colour and think a lot more about my food and lifestyle choices. She has helped me to actually breathe again. I have now been seeing Barbara for a few years and have recommended her to many of my friends. I believe that her treatments, dietary advice and yoga support greatly improved my conception and pregnancy.

Barbara doesn't cram her beliefs down your throat she gives you options and you decide what works for you.
Barbara’s massage, dietary and spiritual skills are well honed. She is what I now understand to be a true healer with a “magic touch”. [Sally, Photographer].

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Qualifications & Experience

• A fully accredited, insured professional with some 15 years’ experience in both private and interdisciplinary medical practice (AMS Redfern)

• Diploma of Zen Shiatsu Therapy

• Master Classes with a range of senior Shiatsu teachers including world renowned Sensei Wataru Ohashi (www.ohashiatsu.org)

• Current certification in 1st Aid, CPR, Life Support and hygiene protocols.

• Over 25 years’ involvement in the Sydney Shiatsu Community & hosts a dedicated Facebook Group facilitating dialogue, exchange and workshopping for local professionals

• A member of the National Council (2013-14 incl.) of the Shiatsu Therapy Assoc. of Australia (STAA) – the peak body for Shiatsu in Australia

• Co-Author, STAA submission to the 2014 Federal Government Natural Therapies Review investigating the safety and effectiveness of natural therapies

• Taught Zen Shiatsu & supervised student clinic at the NSW School of Massage and the Zen Renaissance Healing Centre & College (2007 – 2014)

• Public Liability Insurance with Arthur J. Gallagher & C0 (Aus.) Ltd.

• Recognised by major health funds for the purpose of REBATES
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Further Q & E

• Yoga practice stretches back 30 years and includes Hatha (Ashtanga Vinyasa & Iyengar) in addition to Ryoho, Ki and Oki Do styles of Japanese Yoga

• Feldenkreis-based “Body Preparation”, “Movement” & “Teaching Technique” (Programs: I, II, III, & IV) with Monika Pagneux (Paris)

• BA (Hons. Class I), MA (Hons.)

BETWEEN NOW & ZEN, THERE IS SHIATSU

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