Our Goals & Objectives

Politics

To achieve legal establishment of the profession of Shiatsu in Europe.

Research

• To promote and fundraise for research that supports the professional development of shiatsu in Europe.
• To disseminate the results of the ESF funded cross-European research into the Experience and Benefits of Shiatsu.
• To campaign for the development of research methodologies appropriate to the study of shiatsu and other CAM modalities.

Education

To establish minimum common standards of professional Shiatsu education and standards of practice in Europe and mutual recognition of Shiatsu practitioners.

Membership

ESF membership is available to all European National Shiatsu Associations who satisfy full membership requirements. It also supports the formation of national associations where they do not yet exist.

Networking

To establish working relationships with all persons and organisations worldwide who can assist in achieving these objectives.

Finances

The ESF is financed solely through annual fees from its national association members and donations.