About Sarah

When I started training to be a Shiatsu Practitioner in 2001, learning qigong​ was part of developing my own vitality and self awareness needed to be a therapist. Since then I've practised different forms of Tai Chi Chuan (often just called tai chi) and Tai Chi Qigong (usually just called qigong)

All styles of tai chi and qigong are related in that they're all based on Traditional Chinese Medicine to heal and develop our body's Chi and vitality. Within the family of individual styles I chose to become a Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong instructor because as a form of medical qigong it supports students in their own self healing.

Often Shiatsu clients also benefit from learning Shibashi Qigong as part of their own healing journey. Practising qigong regularly helps build up their chi and health between treatments from me, with a goal of no longer needing regular Shiatsu treatments. My role as both practitioner and instructor is to empower students to improve and maintain their own health, and as importantly, enjoy their personal qigong journey.

What does Shibashi mean? It's Mandarin for 18 and simply refers to the 18 qigong exercises in this set.

Qualifications and training
Qigong training with Holistic Tai Chi Qigong Training Academy UK
Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong Session Leader - 2017
​Rehabilitation & Seated Shibashi Qigong 2018
Body Alignment and Posture Module - 2018
​Shibashi Qigong Module B - 2019
​Energy Module B - 2020
​Advanced Qigong Session Leader - 2020

Shiatsu Practitioner FwSS - Shiatsu College, Bristol - 2004
Professional Energy Field Healing PEFH - 2006

Shiatsu massage

I also offer Shiatsu Japanese massage treatments from my Shiatsu Room in Fortrose or in Inverness.

As mentioned by Chris Jarmey in his book The Theory and Practice of Taiji Qigong... any practices that encourage Qi development and harmony within the body means that Shiatsu and Acupuncture are forms of Qigong as well.

​For information on treatments and the health benefits of Shiatsu, please visit my Shiatsu website at www.sarahholder.co.uk

Holistic Tai Chi Qigong Training Academy UK in 2017 with teachers Debbie and Mark Gannon