Who is Ana?

 

With her caring touch Ana is on hand to help replenish your energy.

 

After having worked as a clinical psychologist in the field of mental health and as an

Applied Behaviour Analysis Tutor with children with autism for many years, Ana wanted

to complement her clinical skills with bodywork.

 

She developed an interest in shiatsu after having experienced profound treatments
in Belgium, the UK and Japan. These treatments brought about a fundamental shift
that helped Ana to become increasingly aware of how to maintain good health.

 

Whilst studying at the London College of Shiatsu and giving shiatsu to women
experiencing chronic mental health difficulties at the charity Mind, Ana gained
valuable experience in treating people with complex needs. She saw how mind and
body are truly one and how shiatsu can help people to develop this awareness.

Since her graduation Ana has worked for the charity Change Grow Live (CGL)

giving shiatsu treatments to people in recovery from drug addiction. This experience

has deepened Ana's  understanding of how important it is to connect with the client and

provide a safe environment to work together on core difficulties.

 

In September 2015 Ana joined the teaching staff at the London College of Shiatsu as a teaching assistant and also started working at Shine Holistic on Church Street in Stoke Newington N16. 

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Since 2016 Ana has increasingly been treating adults and children with autism with her shiatsu providing 1:1 workshops for parents. 

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During her spare time Ana loves hiking, cycling and enjoys exploring what London has to offer.