Acupressure Diploma

Our very popular Diploma in Acupressure Massage 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.

Pre-requisites to starting in November (excluding the Foundation Course):

• Foundation Course
• Training in another Complementary Therapy – Opportunities to reduce your training time *

You will receive:

• Certification in Acupressure Massage, to practice Acupressure as a professional 

• A solid grounding in diverse shiatsu techniques covering all 12 classical meridians

• A sound theoretical understanding of the functions of each meridian and how they affect the body

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

• On-line Anatomy & Physiology module equivalent to Level 3 – This unique course references both the traditional western A&P 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

• “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; Therapeutic stretches and Cross-fibre techniques.

• Point Location and Tsubo Categories

Introduction to the major acupressure points and their uses

• Regular feedback and support

Regular one-to-one feed back session and practice classes throughout the training

• Applied understanding of Western Anatomy and Physiology

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

Progression:

• Shiatsu Diploma
• Table Shiatsu Course
• Seated Acupressure Course
• Regular practice classes

Opportunity to reduce training time

* Are you a qualified Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist or similar? The European Shiatsu School is happy to consider individuals transferring skills to gain Direct Entry into the Shiatsu Acupressure course – applicants are assessed individually via interview

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Please contact us for more information or have a look at our prospectus