Leisa Bellmore, Shiatsu Therapist

06/12/2026

Lovely photos by Daniel Douglas Montague Smith of my workshops with Northern School of Shiatsu last weekend. Thanks, Dan, for sharing the wonderful pics! Next up: workshops with Glasgow School of Shiatsu tomorrow and Sunday. Not too late to register for Sunday when we'll discuss working with vulnerable patients. Details at shiatsusociety.org

06/06/2026

Beautiful workshop day in Sheffield with Northern School of Shiatsu and wonderful, enthusiastic participants. Looking forward to tomorrow's session before moving on. After a few days in London workshops at the Glasgow School of Shiatsu are next. Still time to register for those at www.shiatsusociety.org/events

06/05/2026

Cheerio Toronto! Off to the UK to teach workshops at Northern School of Shiatsu and Glasgow School of Shiatsu. Still spaces open in Glasgow for one or two days. Details at www.shiatsusociety.org.

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05/21/2026

Today is World Meditation Day. While this would be my preferred setting for a morning meditation, any location can bring calm, peace and focus and just a few minutes can make a big difference in how we think and feel. Here's a short guide on how to meditate and the benefits of doing so: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/how-to-meditate-for-beginners/

05/17/2026

Recharging my battery before an upcoming webinar for Schule für Shiatsu Hamburg , meetings, fully-booked clinic days and in-person workshops for Northern School of Shiatsu and Glasgow School of Shiatsu . I feel so fortunate to have a few quiet, relaxing days with good friends here.

05/16/2026

Nothing like some quiet time in nature to feed the soul. Started the day with stretching, planks, self-shiatsu and meditation.

05/15/2026

Sheffield workshops at Northern School of Shiatsu almost full but several spaces left for Glasgow School of Shiatsu in June. We'll be discussing some of my favourite topics: working with vulnerable patients and shiatsu for chronic pain, migraine and anxiety. Details: https://www.shiatsusociety.org/events

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05/07/2026

There's still time to register for my next webinar with Schule für Shiatsu Hamburg on May 23: Shiatsu for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease. We'll discuss special considerations when working with people living with Alzheimer's or other dementia and adaptations to treatment, based on my personal and clinical experience and evidence-based research. In English with German translation. Details: https://www.schule-fuer-shiatsu.de/kurse/shiatsu/2353/shiatsu-fuer-klienten-und-klientinnen-mit-alzheimer-erkrankung

04/22/2026

Fully-booked Wednesday. Actually, fully-booked week! And lots of patients with interesting health issues.

04/22/2026

Great webinar yesterday evening with Ontario Caregivers Organization I could not help but yawn while talking them through self-shiatsu to aid sleep.