Recently, I began offering a new six month apprenticeship program. I am honored to work closely with several dedicated bodyworkers in an ongoing mentorship. Teaching in this way is rewarding for me on a number of levels. In the past, I have been a mentee under Shiatsu therapist, Frances Farmer, and Abby Humphrey, Acupuncturist, and I found this to be a powerful and unique way of learning and integrating new concepts and skills. Working one-on-one allows for maximum individua

I am proud to announce that I recently received my certification from the Ohashi Institute. This journey began in 2010 when I began studying Shiatsu with local practitioner Frances Farmer. I fell in love, not only with the techniques, but with the Ohashi philosophy and vowed to embody this system. After studying with Frances for several years and then with Ohashi in 2015, I decided I was ready to take the final examination: giving a full session to Ohashi. I was fortunate en

In 2010, Kelly Kempter began an ongoing apprenticeship in Shiatsu with Frances Farmer, COI, a locally renowned Shiatsu practitioner and instructor. As a graduate of the OHASHI Institute with an additional certification in teaching, Ms. Farmer has been practicing and teaching Shiatsu in the area for many years. Kelly continues to gain a deeper and more meaningful understanding of the energy systems at work in our bodies through both one-on-one lessons and Ohashiatsu classes. K