Emma is a highly experienced STAA (Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia) registered practitioner of over 20 years. Emma holds a Diploma in Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies from The Australian Shiatsu College, Melbourne (2002). Emma’s shiatsu practice is highly attuned to her clients needs, drawing on many years experience and knowledge of dance, shiatsu, yoga, tai chi, meditation and food therapy. Integral to her practice are empathy professionalism quality of care She is committed to a holistic and sustainable treatment approach. Emma specialises in pain & inflammation stress & mental health children the elderly general health Emma is particularly interested in how stress manifests in our bodies and ways of shifting unhelpful stress response patterns. Emma has previously been a member of the STAA National Council, holding the position of Director of Research when she initiated a research strategy and the first shiatsu research project conducted, published and presented in Australia. Emma regularly contributes to STAA's publication, Pointers. Emma holds professional insurance, current certificate in Senior First Aid & Working with Vulnerable people card (ACT) Emma is also a professional choreographer, performer, movement director and dance teacher with a long held interest in understanding how the human body functions at an optimal level. Emma completed a Masters of Arts (Choreography), Victorian College of the Arts/Melbourne University (2011) with First Class Honors. This research connected her shiatsu and dance. Emma conducts shiatsu and movement workshops in Australia and internationally.