Zen Shiatsu – Hawthorn
Zen Shiatsu is based on the natural use of body weight and a meditative approach. You will learn: Upon completing the course you will be equipped with a range of skills for self-care and the ability to practice Zen Shiatsu on your family and friends. Those wishing to study further and become full Shiatsu Practitioners could …
Harmonizing Life with Chinese Medicine
Two of the pillars of maintaining health in Oriental Medicine are dietary therapy and movement therapy. During this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Oriental Medicine dietary therapy. You will explore how to use the five flavours along with seasonal food selection and cooking methods. This allows for a diet that helps keep the …
Anatomy
This semester-long course covers the structure of the human organism, with an emphasis on bones and muscles to develop greater awareness of the body for performing Shiatsu. You will learn the names and locations of bones, joints, superficial and deeper muscles, and how the body is organised. This course will integrate an Oriental Medicine viewpoint …
Classical Shiatsu
Classical Shiatsu is a form of Shiatsu taught specifically at the Australian Shiatsu College, and is grounded in the work of Tokujiro Namakoshi. It is distinct from other forms of Shiatsu, as the use of TCM meridians and TCM meridian theory is not fundamental to Classical Shiatsu. However, an understanding of Western anatomy will support …
Barefoot Shiatsu
This form of Shiatsu focuses on using feet to deliver Shiatsu. Barefoot Shiatsu is a full-body system that seeks to harmonise qi and balance the body in an integrated manner. You will learn the protocols, techniques and sequences of applying Barefoot Shiatsu to clients, whilst further developing your skills of assessment through observation and palpation. …