A Specialised Weekend with Paul Movsessian
Master Traditional Japanese Moxibustion Methods
This intensive weekend workshop offers specialized training in direct moxibustion and bamboo tube techniques—powerful methods at the heart of traditional Japanese moxibustion practice.
Designed as Weekend 2 of our comprehensive moxibustion series, this workshop is also available as a standalone intensive for practitioners seeking to develop these specific clinical skills.
What You’ll Master
This hands-on weekend focuses on practical skill development in:
Direct Moxa Training
Learn the techniques of traditional direct moxibustion, including proper rice grain sizing, placement, ignition, and dosage determination for constitutional and symptomatic applications.
Bamboo Tube Moxa (Fukaya Method)
Master the renowned bamboo tube technique developed by the legendary Fukaya and refined by his son Shinma Hideo. This method allows for precise heat application with greater control and comfort.
Root Treatment Protocols
Develop treatment systems that address constitutional imbalances at their source, providing the foundation for lasting therapeutic outcomes.
Each technique is taught through supervised hands-on practice, ensuring you leave with clinical confidence.
Clinical Applications
These methods offer powerful approaches for:
- Constitutional strengthening and immune support
- Deep chronic conditions requiring sustained treatment
- Conditions requiring precise heat application to specific points
- Building treatment foundations for complex presentations
- Supporting patients through seasonal transitions
- Enhancing vital energy in depleted conditions
Your Instructor: A Direct Link to Japanese Masters
Paul Movsessian brings four decades of clinical practice and direct training with Japan’s moxibustion masters including:
- Shinma Hideo – Son of the legendary Fukaya, inventor of the bamboo tube technique
- Hirato Motoshiro – Developer of the slotted bamboo technique
- Sakmoto Koichi – Fifth-generation moxibustionist from a 150-year family tradition
This training represents decades of acquired knowledge rarely shared outside Japan, now accessible through Paul’s commitment to preserving these healing traditions.
About Paul Movsessian:
Paul has been in practice since 1986, having lived and worked in Australia and the USA. His interest in Japanese style acupuncture and moxibustion led him to train with numerous teachers, learning a wide range of treatment techniques.
Paul has lectured for many years in the USA, Canada, and New Zealand and brought the foundations of Japanese styles to Australia in 1997. He has had the privilege of studying in Japan over many years under the guidance of some of the greatest teachers in various styles.
Currently, Paul runs a successful clinic in the Blue Mountains and lectures extensively to practitioners, sharing treatment strategies and skills that produce powerful clinical results.
Practical Outcomes
Upon completion of this weekend intensive, you’ll leave with:
- Confidence to apply direct moxibustion techniques
- Mastery of the bamboo tube method for controlled heat application
- Complete root treatment protocols for constitutional work
- Understanding of proper dosage, safety protocols, and contraindications
- Ability to integrate these methods into your existing practice
- Strategic approaches for addressing deep constitutional patterns
Each session includes hands-on practice with direct supervision, ensuring you develop technical competence and clinical confidence.
Course Details
Dates: May 23-24, 2026
Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm both days
Location: China Books workshop space, 234 Swanston St Melbourne
Investment:
- Practitioner: $890
- Student: $800
CPD&E Points: 14
Pre-requisite: Open to Shiatsu therapists and acupuncturists seeking to expand their therapeutic capabilities with traditional Japanese moxibustion methods.
Part of a Comprehensive Series
This workshop is Weekend 2 of our four-weekend Traditional Japanese Moxibustion Therapy Workshop Series. While designed to build on Weekend 1 foundations, it can be taken as a standalone intensive for practitioners with existing moxibustion experience.
Complete Series Benefits:
Practitioners who complete the full four-weekend series gain comprehensive mastery of multiple Japanese moxibustion systems. The complete series offers:
- Progressive skill development across traditional and modern methods
- Multiple Japanese techniques rarely taught in Australia
- Complete constitutional and symptom-specific treatment systems
- Preferential pricing for series enrollment
Learn more about the complete series: https://australianshiatsucollege.edu.au/course/traditional-japanese-moxibustion-therapy-workshop-series/
Registration Details
Deposit: $100 non-refundable deposit required to secure your place
Refund Policy:
- Deposit of $100 is non-refundable
- Balance refundable if cancellation is given 14 days before workshop commencement
- If the course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will apply
All fees, charges, and refund policies are fully detailed in your confirmation and in our Fees, Charges & Refunds Policy.
Enrol Now to Secure Your Place
Previous iterations of this training have filled quickly due to limited class size that ensures quality hands-on supervision.
This specialised weekend offers rare access to authentic Japanese therapeutic techniques passed down through direct lineage from master practitioners.
Questions?
Should you have any questions about this workshop, please contact the college directly.
Australian Shiatsu College
Phone: (03) 9387 1161
Email: info@australianshiatsucollege.edu.au
Website: www.australianshiatsucollege.edu.au
This workshop can be taken as a standalone intensive or as part of the complete four-weekend Traditional Japanese Moxibustion Therapy Workshop Series.