102hrs – Theory & Practical

Monday to Friday (9.00am –16.00pm)

3x per wk (7pm –10.00pm)

At the end of the Shiatsu Foundation Course, participants will be able to:
• Give a Shiatsu therapy session lasting 90 minutes from head to toes.
• Apply proper pressure on specific points on the surfaces of the human body to eliminate and stimulate the body’s natural self –curative abilities.
• Apply different speeds and degrees of pressure to suit the part of the body being treated.
• Use different styles and types of pressure using Thumbs, Two Fingers, Five Fingers, Palms and Bare Feet
• Design an effective Shiatsu Therapy program for different clients with a range of ailments from arthritis to lower back aches to constipation to menstrual cycle to knee pain to heel pain and more.
• Understand the benefits and limitations of Shiatsu
• Student will have knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the body

Emphasis in the Foundation stage is to equip students with the techniques of Traditional Japanese Massage. This is a deep tissue massage and can be performed with clothes on. A brief overview of East –Asian philosophy is covered but this will in no way be adequate to do proper Oriental Diagnosis, Tsubo locations, Tonification and Sedation.

Students will receive clear and well-structured training on Theory & Practical aspects of Shiatsu covering the following: Yin and Yang Concepts, 5 Element Theory, Oriental Diagnosis, Contra indications, Client consultations and Head to Toe Shiatsu techniques.

Skeletal system
Muscular system
Skin
Vascular system
Other systems

Lymphatic system, Neurological system, endocrine system Respiratory system, digestive system, genitourinary system and reproductive system covers the structure and function of the organs of the system and recognize the cause and effect of the diseases and disorder

Massage:
Client consultation’ knowledge of contraindication, draping procedures, hygiene procedures, Know the massage technique application and the area that is worked on. Knowledge of infrared it’s uses and precaution.

Case studies :
There will be a total of 5 clients for the case study. 4 treatments will be administered on each client, with the full consultation process, use of massage technique, aftercare and home advice to be demonstrated for each of these treatments

To confirm with the school 10 weeks before set examination date.

S$1400

S$100 (Not refundable if course is not taken up/ Is part of course fee if course is taken up.)

S$300

S$69 (T-Shirts, towels, Uniform)