Kirsty Hurd-Thomas Shiatsu Totnes

25/06/2025

So close….

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported our Crowdfunder so far. Your generosity is helping us provide life-changing Shiatsu treatments and Qigong classes to women living with long-term health conditions.

https://crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-shiatsu-for-change-continue

They say our greatest challenges can reveal our greatest gifts. For me, running this crowdfund has been exactly that. I’ll be honest — asking for money is something I find incredibly difficult. And yet, over the past weeks, I’ve felt more than ever just how much this project matters.

This morning I ran one of our “Qigong in the Woods” sessions. I arrived feeling flat, but by the end of the warm-up I could already see the shift in the group. The combination of gentle movement and compassionate enquiry creates something truly powerful. For some, being able to speak openly about their illness — without needing to protect the people around them — is invaluable. And being part of a group where every woman understands what it’s like to live with a long-term condition can ease the isolation and fear that so often accompanies chronic illness.

It’s hard to put into words the depth of support I witness in these sessions. What I can say is that your support is helping women reconnect with their bodies, find strength in community, and live more fully — even in the face of illness.

So I’m asking again: will you help us help them, help themselves?
We’ve reached 60% of our target, and we’re so close so we’ve extended the crowdfunder by one more week — to give ourselves a real chance of reaching our goal.

If you can, please donate today. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference.

https://crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-shiatsu-for-change-continue

20/06/2025

The Shiatsu Society (UK) have just made this new video explaining what to expect from Shiatsu and how you might benefit from it.

A brand-new promotional video introducing Shiatsu and demonstrating the extraordinary power of nurturing touch. This valuable resource is now available for y...

16/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, we have raised £375 in our first day...still a long way to go- please share and donate where you can.

We have a shortfall in our budget and need to fundraise to continue our work with women who have long term health problems.

15/05/2025

We have a shortfall in our budget and need to fundraise to continue our work with women who have long term health problems.

31/01/2025

World Cancer Day-Tuesday 4th

Shiatsu For Change have had the honor to support many clients through their Cancer journey, working alongside Western medicine to support a sense of health and wellbeing. We have been invited to attend and event organised by Torbay council to highlight the services available for those with Cancer and their families. It would be lovely to see any of you there if you are moved to come.

As I was sorting through feedback from past clients to take with me I was moved to read the degree of support that people with Cancer had experienced with the Well Woman project.

“Cancer treatment, and the mental and emotional stress of living with a life-threatening illness, can have a devastating impact on the body. This has been my experience and Shiatsu has been central to coping with ongoing symptoms of extreme fatigue, pain, tension, nausea and a regularly activated nervous system.”

“Healing touch and heartfelt presence is so resourcing and is a source of such deep nourishment, during a time that would feel very depleting, lonely and frightening without it.”

“I am receiving allopathic treatment for cancer, such as surgery, which of course is quite traumatic for the body. It’s a great relief for that to be complemented by treatment that supports wellbeing, with no negative side effects.”

07/03/2024