2026 STAA Shiatsu Conference: Celebrating Past, Present & Future Wisdom (Earlybird pricing available til 1st May)

2026 STAA Shiatsu Conference 
Celebrating Past, Present & Future Wisdom
Canberra 25–27 September 2026

Join us in Canberra, the ‘meeting place’ and home of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, for a landmark gathering of Australia’s shiatsu community to honour our roots, celebrate our present and step boldly into the future.

The 2026 STAA Shiatsu Conference, Celebrating Past, Present & Future Wisdom, is a two and a half day immersive experience designed to unite practitioners, students, teachers, and supporters of shiatsu from across the country. Together, we will celebrate the lineage and legacy of our elders, acknowledge the evolution of our profession in Australia, and explore the emerging directions shaping the future of shiatsu.

This inspiring event will feature ;

• Two nights accommodation

• Fully catered

• Engaging hands-on workshops

• Insightful panel discussion hosted by Dorothy Douglas

• Meaningful networking opportunities

• Daily morning  'Do in' sessions with 70 medicinally useful, simple exercise techniques hosted by Linda Rago

• Community celebrations honouring the wisdom of those who paved the way

Participate in practical workshops and presentations from some of Australia's most senior shiatsu therapists including...

• Ken Mclean
• Catherine Caven
• Stuart Forsyth
• Lisa Masters
• Lilly Harris
• Marjorie Jane Scott 

Set within the welcoming surrounds of The Pavilion Hotel  with convenient on-site accommodation (included in conference package) allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience without additional planning or hidden costs. We want you to focus on learning, connecting, and being part of this special gathering.

As shiatsu continues to re-establishes its place within Australia’s broader healthcare landscape, this gathering is an opportunity to strengthen our collective voice, deepen professional relationships, and envision a vibrant and unified future.

Come together. Learn together. Honour together.
Let’s unite to shape a bright future for shiatsu in Australia.

20 CPE Points    -     100% tax deductible for working shiatsu therapists