Sara Percival
(Dip EASS)
 I started out many years ago as a radiographer
and after a period of time working in management I began
the three years training in Shiatsu in 1998. I have used
shiatsu extensively with the treatment and rehabilitation
of sports injuries.
Since 2002 I have been Shiatsu practitioner and complementary
therapy co-ordinator at a local hospice where I manage an
excellent team of volunteer therapists and between us we
offer Shiatsu, Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology to patients,
their carers and staff. I am actively involved in lecturing
about the use and validity of complementary therapies in
palliative care to a wide audience that includes GP’s
and those studying for a BSc in Palliative Care. I am also
actively involved with the National Association of Complementary
Therapists in Palliative Care (NACTHPC) who look to raise
and develop the profile of therapies and their use in this
field.
I have found ‘m’ Technique to be beneficial
in both palliative care and for rehabilitation work with
the consistency of the pressure and repetition of strokes
providing a very effective form of therapy. I have been able
to show families how to give basic ‘m’ hand massage
and they in turn have been able to treat their loved ones
to great effect. The use of ‘m’ with those who
are distressed and agitated has proved to be particularly
beneficial.
I trained with Dr Buckle in July 2004 and qualified as an
Instructor in July 2005.
I live in Colchester (Essex) and am happy and able to travel
to teach ‘m’ technique.
Sara Percival
sarapercival@hotmail.com |
