Description
Professional Certificate of Acupressure 2024
Starts 21st Sept 2024 – June 2025 £2,800 – Sale £2,500
Dates:
2024 21 22 Sept / 5 6 Oct / 26 27 Oct / 23 24 Nov / 14 15 Dec
2024 TBC
This qualification enables you to start training as a Shiatsu practitioner and Acupuncturist. To receive a:
Our very popular Certification in Acupressure will allow you to gain full insurance to work as a professional therapist, helping you find 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.
Various payment options are available such as monthly installments, please enquire for details.
Although we offer easy payments terms, starting the course does make you liable to pay the full balance of the fees, whether you complete the course or not.
All fees include registration with LASER learning for course accreditation.
Find out more
Please contact us for more information.
Terms & Conditions
- You are signing up to a yearlong, part time, mixed media (hands-on and online) qualification. This includes an online anatomy course
- The course costs £2,800 (this includes the Foundation course). If you choose to pay upfront, you will be given a £300 discount (£2,500).
- You will be given immediate access to all online material.
- Fees include all in person teaching days, access to online material, 8 practice classes and the marking of all coursework, written and practical exams
- To complete the Certificate, Student must receive 4 Shiatsu treatments from a Shiatsu Society registered practitioner. Students can choose which practitioners they wish to see. They do not have to be teachers from ESS Brighton. The cost of this is paid individually by each student.
Cancellation Policy – before the course starts
- From the date you sign up you have a two-week cooling off period in which to change your mind. Please be clear that this is the course you want before booking! We are always happy to answer questions in the office 9am – 4pm Monday-Friday Friday
- During this two-week period, if you decide to cancel, you will receive a refund minus the course registration fee (£400) plus the cost of any online modules you have started (£200 per module).
- Once you have registered for your online Anatomy course you are liable for payment of this module at £400
- After two weeks you are liable for the full cost of the course £2,800 (this includes a two-year subscription to the online material).
- If you are on a payment plan you agree to your payments continuing until the agreed costs have been paid
Cancellation Policy – after the course starts:
- The start date of your course is the date of your first in person class. After this date we are unable to give refunds for the course
- In the event of cancellation once the course starts, you agree to pay the full cost of the course (£2,800).
- If you are on a payment plan you agree to your payments continuing until the agreed costs have been paid
- In the event of extenuating circumstances (deaths, serious illness), individual circumstances will be considered, and students unable to complete their current course They can defer to our next Professional Acupressure Certificate course. This will be at the Directors discretion and evidence of circumstances (i.e.: medical notes) may be asked for. Please note no refunds can be given
Moving course:
- There will be a charge of £250 to move to a different Professional Acupressure Certificate course once registered
- If you test positive for covid or you have another genuine illness (e.g. sickness, diarrhoea) please don’t come to class, call the teacher running that day (phone numbers are in your syllabus) so we don’t worry about you
To Receive your Certificate:
- You must attend 90% of all hands-on sessions
- You must complete all online course work
- Pass your practical and theoretical assessments
- All fees must be paid
Other Fees:
- Reissuing certificates £25
Final exams and all course work marking are included in the price of the Professional Certificate of Acupressure
- Resit Theory Exam: 1st resit £50 (further resits will be at the discretion of Jing Directors)
- Resitting Practical Exam: 1st resit £100 (further resits will be at the discretion of Jing Directors)
If due to circumstances beyond ESS Shiatsu Brighton control the course has to be withdrawn, the company is not to be held responsible or accountable. A new date or course credit will be offered, no refunds will be issued.
