{"id":72,"date":"2021-08-24T12:06:06","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T12:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/?page_id=72"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:20:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:20:02","slug":"welcome-to-the-shiatsu-research-network","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/","title":{"rendered":"Shiatsu and Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-hover-color\"><strong>The SRN is looking for a second Co-Coordinator and\/or Webmaster to work with our new SRN Co-Coordinator Lisa Snelling! <\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-hover-color\">Could this be you? No research experience is necessary, just an interest in moving Shiatsu research forward. Read more and apply here by 12th April 2026:<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-sb-box-shadow is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-88d9b0fe-7c5a-48c9-9652-f397f6c661d4\" href=\"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Call_for-2nd-Co-coordinator-Webmaster-of-the-SRN-to-Fellow-Practitioners-_2026.docx\">Call_for 2nd Co-coordinator +Webmaster of the SRN to Fellow Practitioners _2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Call_for-2nd-Co-coordinator-Webmaster-of-the-SRN-to-Fellow-Practitioners-_2026.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-88d9b0fe-7c5a-48c9-9652-f397f6c661d4\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In our first strategic meeting on September 11th 2021 ten participants from eight different countries agreed on the Vision, Mission and Values below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To have the potential benefits of Shiatsu and its mechanisms of action perceivable to the wider world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Support research literacy and Shiatsu research through the creation of a virtual meeting space: our network. Self-learning materials. Knowledge transfer. And when we have enough working power within the Network: Connection between interest groups to make research happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Values<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><strong>Inclusivity <\/strong><\/mark><\/summary>\n<p>We are open to everybody and respect the various Shiatsu styles.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\">Promoting research integrity<\/mark><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\">Choosing the direction with our heart<\/mark><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><strong>Constructive discussion culture<\/strong><\/mark><\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\">Creative Commons <\/mark><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>We use Open source where possible.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer you various levels of connection and inclusion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h1>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/conscious-design-V3ctk9ebKTA-unsplash-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up on hands, touching each other.\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/conscious-design-V3ctk9ebKTA-unsplash-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/conscious-design-V3ctk9ebKTA-unsplash-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/conscious-design-V3ctk9ebKTA-unsplash-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/conscious-design-V3ctk9ebKTA-unsplash-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/conscious-design-V3ctk9ebKTA-unsplash.jpg 2020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Implement practical tools from the fields of research to professionalize your shiatsu practice: <a href=\"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/getting-started_\/\">Getting Started<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Deeper<\/h1>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hannah-olinger-NXiIVnzBwZ8-unsplash-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"A woman taking notes in a paperbook.\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hannah-olinger-NXiIVnzBwZ8-unsplash-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hannah-olinger-NXiIVnzBwZ8-unsplash-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hannah-olinger-NXiIVnzBwZ8-unsplash-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hannah-olinger-NXiIVnzBwZ8-unsplash.jpg 1439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Learn how you can contribute to scientific research with your experiences in shiatsu: <a href=\"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/getting-deeper_\/\">Getting Deeper<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in Touch<\/h1>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-69 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mimi-thian-vdXMSiX-n6M-unsplash-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Two women inspecting digital content. \" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mimi-thian-vdXMSiX-n6M-unsplash-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shiatsu-research-network.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mimi-thian-vdXMSiX-n6M-unsplash-1024x512.jpg 1024w, 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