About Vicky

A space to land, to listen, and to move forward—gently.​

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My work is rooted in the belief that our bodies hold stories and when we take time to listen, we find not just pain or tension, but also potential.  Through Shiatsu and creative somatic practices, I help people reconnect with themselves during times of transition, uncertainty, pain or quiet yearning for change.

 

My Path to Practice

 

My journey with holistic healing began over twenty years ago, when I first stepped into an introductory Shiatsu course in 2002, drawn by a longing for deeper relaxation.  At the time, I was teaching dance in schools, raising our three wonderful children in the Wye Valley, and exploring the world of healing through Aromatherapy and Reflexology, which I qualified in back in 2004.

 

Though I remained deeply involved in creative education, something in me stayed curious.  I knew there was more to discover about how we move, heal, and relate to ourselves and the world.  In 2018, I gave myself permission to pause and reflect - on life, work, purpose.  A series of Shiatsu treatments offered me something unexpected: a dialogue with the body that was both silent and profound.  It felt, in many ways, like dance - a subtle, intuitive, and deeply personal conversation between giver and receiver. It was then I knew I’d found something that could finally bridge my creative and holistic worlds.

 

How I Work

 

Today, I offer Shiatsu as both a therapeutic and creative practice.  Sessions are calm, focused, and tailored to support you whether you’re dealing with emotional overwhelm, physical symptoms, menopausal changes, or simply a feeling that something inside needs attention.

 

My style is intuitive yet grounded in theory. I draw from Five Element thinking, Zen Shiatsu principles and somatic awareness. With my background in arts-based healing I offer space to witness you fully: body, mind, and spirit.  I hold space with warmth, respect, and quiet steadiness, allowing you to feel safe, seen, and gently supported.

 

Movement, Nature, and the Wider Landscape

 

Beyond 1:1 work, I also lead creative wellbeing projects and group experiences bringing people into somatic movement within natural landscapes.  My recent MA in Arts Practice, Arts, Health & Wellbeing focused on how we can use movement to foster emotional and embodied resilience.  These sessions invite a return to the wisdom of the body, and a reawakening of our relationship with nature, self, and creative expression in line with Shiatsu principles.

 

A Safe Space to Come Home to Yourself

 

Many of my clients are women in transition—navigating menopause, life shifts, or subtle callings they can’t quite name.  Others come with stress, longstanding aches or fatigue, or a longing to feel more connected. What unites them is a need for stillness, presence, and a safe space to feel what’s true. This is what I offer.

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