About Adam Hellinger

Adam has studied bodywork and Chi Kung since 1990. This began with receiving Alexander Technique and also starting to study Tai Chi Chuan, and has developed with the main focus being upon the integration of body, mind and spirit.

Graduating from the British School of Shiatsu Do (BSS-DO) in 1997 Adam has become a member of the Teaching staff at the BSS-DO in 2000. He is also a registered Teacher with the Shiatsu Society (UK) MRSST.

Adam is a member of the Profession Specific Board (PSB) for Shiatsu as a representative for the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

Since 1992 Adam has continued to study and develop in the Chi Kung style of Zhan Zhuang (Standing Chi Kung) with a focus on the healing and integrative physical aspects of this Chinese art.

Adam's professional experience and training include

Registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CHNC)
Working with Cancer support
Secure Mental Health Institutions and at clinics in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Exhibitions and workshops for the BSS-Do London School and the Shiatsu Society
Teaching at the BSS-Do London and Sweden
Teaching Training Diploma with the Shiatsu College
Registered Teacher/Mentor to Students and Teachers within the Shiatsu Society (UK)

Areas of professional interest or research

Raising Awareness within the Public Domain about Shiatsu
Health-related exercises in relation to Shiatsu Chi Kung and Tuina
Development in the art of Chi Kung
Integrating TCM with Zen Shiatsu, highlighting and investigating links and differences
Continuing further development in the style of Zen Shiatsu
Developing and improving teaching style and techniques

Main Teachers

Shiatsu

Clifford Andrews
Pauline Sasaki
Ray Ridolfi and Suzanne Franzen

Chi Kung

Ole Eskilsden
Master Sam Tam
Master Lam Kam Chuen

Chinese Medicine

Japanese Acupuncture and Moxa

Edward Obaidey
Alan Plenty Japanese Acupuncture and Moxa

Other Related Qualifications

Post Graduate Diploma The Shiatsu College
University of Westminster Tunia Chi Kung Diploma 2001

International Qualifications and Experience

Teaching Chi Kung and Shiatsu for BSS Sweden

Other Personal Information

In conjunction with this bodywork, Adam works with design, construction and maintenance of garden areas mainly in North London. This maintains connections with the seasons, incorporating them into his bodywork. Adam moved out of London to live next to the River Thames in Cookham three years ago, with an increased focus on Teaching and giving treatments.