Shiatsu:
Beginning with a long-standing practice of meditation and Yoga,it felt like a natural progression to go into oriental bodywork.
I graduated from the Shiatsu College professional training course in 1999 and currently practise at the Brighton Shiatsu Centre and at Henry House pain and stress management Centre in Worthing.
Qigong and Taiji:
Since graduating I have also studied Chinese medicine,Buqi therapy,Taiji and Taijiwuxigong (a form of Qi Gong) with the renowned international teacher Dr. Shen Hongxun. I feel this study has deepened and expanded my Shiatsu practice.
Sei Ki:
I have also pursued an interest in Sei Ki,a less structured form of energy work that has been developed from Shiatsu by Akinobu Kishi. In particular this approach for me represents a deeper connection in treatment in which the clients have the opportunity to rediscover their own healing potential.
Ear Acupuncture:
In addition I have trained in Ear Acupuncture at the Yuan College of traditional Medicine,and have specialised in giving Ear Acupuncture to people with HIV,Hepatitis C,drug or alcohol problems in community projects.
I have spent a number of years giving Shiatsu to people with chronic health issues including HIV and AIDS,M.E. and M.S. Between 1998 and 2004 I practised Shiatsu at the Sussex Beacon,an HIV and AIDS respite and day care centre in Brighton.
Traditional Chinese (and of course Japanese) medicine forms an important part of an holistic healthcare package and has a long history of treating conditions that are sometimes more difficult for western medicine.
Teaching:
I am trained as a Shiatsu Teacher (registered as such with the Shiatsu Society). I have been teaching courses in Brighton and Lewes for ten years.
I am currently teaching on the Shiatsu College professional training course in Brighton (Southwick) as well as beginner’s courses and workshops in Hove and Shoreham.
Matt lives with his wife and two boys in Hove.