Ever since growing up on the shores of Lake Ontario in Canada, Sarah has always been fascinated by nature, water and the outdoors life. After graduating from the University of Bristol (UK) with a BSc in Geographical Sciences, she forged her career initially in London, UK where for 15 years she managed the reputation of clean technology companies. She worked in demanding and fast-paced agencies for high profile clients, and latterly as a self-employed PR consultant.

Throughout her career she has been dismayed by the number of her colleagues (and family members) living with low-to-medium level pain such as  back and shoulder aches, poor indigestion and insomnia. Having tried and failed with Western Medicine, they didn’t know where else to turn.

Managing her own health was challenging at times. Practising Reiki and yoga helped to manage the stress associated with life changes and busy work periods. But she recognised that living “medium-well” was unacceptable.

Queuing for a yoga class in 2016 after another long day of work, she glanced at a poster advertising Shiatsu and curiosity led her to book a session. Wow – so many contradictions, in the feeling of lightness and buzzing, yet heaviness and deep relaxation. Soon after she committed to study for the three year Professional Zen Shiatsu Diploma.