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Eri Ito
Acupuncturist
Chinese Herbal Medicine Consultant
Shiatsu Practitioner
(BSc Hons, PDip)
Training, Practice & Clinical Approach
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (UK), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Northern College of Acupuncture (UK).
Training at university level in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine remains relatively uncommon in Europe. My background brings together these two disciplines, alongside long-term clinical experience in hands-on therapy.
Alongside my academic training, I have over 10 years of clinical practice in Shiatsu, with training in both Japan and the UK. I continue to deepen my work through ongoing professional development.
I view symptoms as part of a wider pattern, rather than isolated issues.
My role is to help you understand these patterns and gently support your system towards better balance, at your own pace.
My Roots and Journey
I was born and raised in a small village in Niigata, northwest Japan, surrounded by the sea, mountains, and rice fields.
After twenty vibrant years in London, I’ve begun a new chapter in the quiet town of Baule, France, where I am opening Chemin Holistique — a space to bring Traditional East Asian Medicine into everyday life.
“Every step towards balance — no matter how small — is part of the healing journey.”
Higher Education / Formation académique / 学歴
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, including 400+ hours of clinical training
Licence en sciences avec mention (BSc Hons) en Acupuncture et Médecine Chinoise, incluant plus de 400 heures de formation clinique
鍼灸学および中国医学学士（優等、BSc Hons）、臨床研修400時間以上修了
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Chinese Herbal Medicine, including 240 hours of clinical training
Diplôme de troisième cycle (PGDip) en Médecine Herboriste Chinoise, incluant 240 heures de formation clinique
中医薬草学大学院修了証（PGDip）、臨床研修240時間修了
Professional Qualifications / Certifications / Formations professionnelles / 専門資格
2013
Zen School of Shiatsu
York, UK / Royaume-Uni / イギリス
Advanced Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma (Level 4), accredited by Middlesex University
Diplôme de praticien avancé en Shiatsu (Niveau 4), accrédité par Middlesex University
アドバンスド指圧プラクティショナー・ディプロマ（レベル4）、ミドルセックス大学認定
2013
Iokai Shiatsu Centre (医王会指圧センター)
Tokyo / 東京, Japan / Japon / 日本
Certificat de Keiraku (Meridien) Shiatsu – 55 hours
Certificat de Keiraku (Meridien) Shiatsu – 55 heures
経絡（Meridien）指圧認定証 – 55時間
Certificate of Seiki Shiatsu – Level 1 (80 hours)
Certificat de Seiki Shiatsu – Niveau 1 (80 heures)
正氣指圧認定証 – レベル1（80時間）
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, you’re very welcome to contact me.