Emerson graduated from the BSS-Do in 1996. He has been in full-time practice since then and has been teaching Shiatsu from 2000. He has been involved with complementary therapies since 1989 when he studied acupressure. This led him subsequently to study Shiatsu and become a practitioner.

Where appropriate and according to need he incorporates other techniques in his practice. These include Moxibustion and Cupping; Sei Tai (Body Alignment); Cranio Sacral techniques; Thai Massage and the Family Constellations Approach.

Emerson’s professional experience, training and teachers of influence include:

Working for over 10 years in hospitals and drop-in clinics with clients diagnosed with Immune System related conditions. He has a degree in Physical Education (Phys. Ed.). This background helps enormously in treating sport related injuries and posture related conditions.

He has taken part in workshops with Kishi, Pauline Sasaki, Michael Rose, Paul Lundberg, Ray Ridolfi, and Susanne Franzen. He has also taken part in many Shiatsu Congresses in the UK and Germany.

Other related qualifications:
Cert. Acupressure

Areas of professional interest or research:
Sports injury and posture related problems.
Immune related conditions - HIV and AIDS, Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).

International qualifications and experience:
Thai Massage Cert., Thai Massage School Thailand
Phys. Ed., Degree (Brazil)

Contact details:
Telephone: 020 7609 1561
Mobile: 07952 501551
Email: shiatsuemerson@hotmail.com
Clinic: 17 Lough Rd, London N7 8RJ