The Manchester Branch of the Shiatsu College is located in the heart of Manchester, in the iconic cultural hub of the Northern Quarter within easy walking distance of both train stations. Classes take place at the beautiful studios of Bodywise Natural Health Centre above the peaceful Manchester Buddhist Centre. We welcome students from a wide geographical area, including Wales, Cumbria, Merseyside, Yorkshire and Shropshire as well as the Greater Manchester region. Shiatsu College Manchester runs as a Community Interest Company and decisions are made collectively by the Teaching Team. Our Branch Leader is Hannah Mackay.

Contact and Address

07762 821364

[email protected]

16-20 Turner Street. Manchester. M4 1DZ


DATES 2025-26

Here are the dates for our Bodywork for Wellbeing Certificate & Diploma course 

                       

2025-26

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
Sep 27/28
Oct 25/26
Nov 15/16
Dec 06/07
Jan 10/11
Feb 07/08
Mar 14/15
Apr 18/19

 May 09/10
Jun 13/14
Jul 05/06

Fees 2025-26

                       


Teachers

Manchester branch

Teacher Hannah Mackay

PhD BA FwSS Hannah is the Branch Leader for Shiatsu College Manchester. Her teaching is rooted in over 20 years' experience as an established shiatsu practitioner in Manchester. She is committed to supporting others in creating their own professional shiatsu practice, as well as savouring the process of learning, and regularly runs CPD events for shiatsu practitioners. She has completed a specialist training in Shiatsu for Maternity Care. Hannah has a background in academic research (shiatsu and psychotherapy), and enjoys bringing her enquiring mind into her teaching. Her personal creative practice includes dance and movement (5 Rhythms and Movement Medicine) and writing poetry.

Teacher Rachel Ecclestone

BMus, PG Dip. MRSS Rachel graduated from the Manchester branch of the Shiatsu College in 2014, and later returned as a teaching assistant. She is currently in the process of training to be a Shiatsu teacher with the college. As well as practicing Shiatsu, Rachel also works as a music therapist and has worked in a range of mental health and educational settings over many years.

Teacher Anne Palmer

MSc MBAcC FwSS Anne’s early work in Medical Genetics, together with her Shiatsu, Tai Chi and Acupuncture practice, contribute to her ongoing fascination with the miracle that is the human body/mind/spirit. Her teaching is laced with a mischievous sense of humour and she is thrilled when her students also experience the possibility of the universe as a harmonious whole. She is an Editor for the Shiatsu Society Journal, former Chair of Shiatsu Society and her Acupuncture MSc Dissertation was on Shiatsu for people with shoulder pain.

Teacher Karey Taylor

MA, Acupuncture Dip. FWSS Karey was drawn to Shiatsu as an antidote to a stressful career in managing hostels for homeless people. Having known little about Shiatsu at the time, she felt compelled to study it and changed jobs so to give space for it in her life. She has continued to develop as a practitioner, studying Acupuncture to broaden her understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and moving into Sei Ki practice as a way to deepen her Shiatsu and connection with people and the universe. Karey has always been driven by a desire for social justice and equality and continues to work as an advocate for children in care.

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DATES 2026-27

Here are the dates for our Bodywork for Wellbeing Certificate & Diploma course 


2026-27

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
Sep 19/20
Oct 17/18
Nov 14/15
Dec 5/6		 Jan 9/10
Feb 6/7
Mar 13/14
Apr 17/18		 May 15/16
Jun 12/13
Jul 3/4

Fees 2026-27