Professional Certificate of Acupressure

This qualification enables you to start training as a Shiatsu practitioner and Acupuncturist. To receive a:

• Shiatsu Diploma
• Acupuncture Diploma

Our very popular Certification in Acupressure will allow you to gain full insurance to work as a professional therapist, helping you fund your journey to becoming a fully qualified shiatsu practitioner.

You will receive:

• Certification in Acupressure, to practice as a professional therapist

• A solid grounding in Chinese medicine theory (TCM), 

• A sound theoretical understanding of the functions of each meridian and diverse shiatsu techniques

• Training in the practice and therapeutic applications of 18-stance Shinbashi Qi-Gong

• Online Anatomy module equivalent to Level 3 – This unique course references both the traditional western Anatomy model and critically examines new paradigms in the field – tensegrity, the cellular matrix and the connective tissue as a communication system.

• 8 practice classes to reinforce learning and to gain an opportunity to meet other members of the school community

• Core text book: “The Complete Shiatsu Guide” Chris Jarmey and Gabriel Mojay

The syllabus:

• A solid foundation in the theories and practical applications of Classical Chinese Medicine:

Including study into the 5 elements; Vital substance; Zang-Fu functions; diagnostic skills via Hara, Yu and Source points: looking diagnosis

• Zen-Shiatsu

Methods to tonify, calm or disperse Qi; identifying and working with Kyo and Jitsu in the body; 12 shiatsu sequences covering all major classical meridian; Developing your quality of touch and sensitivity to Qi.

• Point Location and Tsubo Categories

Introduction to the major acupressure points and their uses

• Regular feedback and support

Regular one-to-one feedback sessions and practice classes throughout the training

• Applied understanding of Western Anatomy 

A unique course referencing both the traditional western Anatomy model and critically examines new paradigms in the field – tensegrity, the cellular matrix and the connective tissue as a communication system.

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