2026 enrolments now open for Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies, Zen Shiatsu and Oriental Medicine Frameworks Short Courses

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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 …

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Oriental Medicine frameworks encompasses a range of traditional East Asian medicinal systems (including Chinese Medicine) and is based on the underlying philosophy of Yin/Yang. This way of looking at the world is holistic and dualistic. Arising from a close observation of the rhythms of nature and the response of the body to changes in the …

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The student shiatsu clinic at the college provides an opportunity for second-year students to gain hands-on experience in providing treatments under supervision. The clinic has a community feel, with multiple futons set up in one large room and several students working on clients at a time. An experienced shiatsu instructor and practitioner oversees all student …

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The student shiatsu clinic at the college provides an opportunity for second-year students to gain hands-on experience in providing treatments under supervision. The clinic has a community feel, with multiple futons set up in one large room and several students working on clients at a time. An experienced shiatsu instructor and practitioner oversees all student …

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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 …

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The Australian Shiatsu College is holding a special day with a focus on the value of Shiatsu Therapy for elders. If you’re aged 65 or over, we would like to extend an invitation for you to receive a complimentary shiatsu treatment from our final-year students as part of their learning experience. We hope you’ll join …

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The Australian Shiatsu College is holding a special day with a focus on the value of Shiatsu Therapy for elders. If you’re aged 65 or over, we would like to extend an invitation for you to receive a complimentary shiatsu treatment from our final-year students as part of their learning experience. We hope you’ll join …

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The student shiatsu clinic at the college provides an opportunity for second-year students to gain hands-on experience in providing treatments under supervision. The clinic has a community feel, with multiple futons set up in one large room and several students working on clients at a time. An experienced shiatsu instructor and practitioner oversees all student …

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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. Class sizes are capped to ensure a quality learning environment, with …

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