Australian Shiatsu College Open Day
Are you interested in studying Shiatsu or finding out more about this ancient healing therapy? Open Day is your opportunity to visit our teaching/clinic space at the Ceres Learning Centre, and learn about shiatsu and our course offerings. You can experience a complimentary Shiatsu and talk with students about their experiences studying at the College. …
Oriental Medicine Frameworks
Oriental Medicine encompasses a range of traditional East Asian medicinal systems 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 climatic environment, it draws …
Tuina Short Course
Tuina, also known as Chinese Remedial Massage, is one of the 5 branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (along with acupuncture, herbs, dietary therapy, Qigong movement). This form of massage works with the body’s channel system to encourage the healthy movement of Qi and Blood through a range of massage techniques, stretches and joint mobilisations. During …
Zen Shiatsu
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 …
Sotai Short Course
What is Sotai? After working for many years as a Western Medical Practitioner and seeing numerous cases that could not be treated with typical treatments of pharmacological or surgical interventions. Dr Keizo Hashimoto who passed away in his late nineties started to turn to Oriental Medicine to see if he could find more answers. While …
Australian Shiatsu College Open Day
Are you interested in studying Shiatsu or finding out more about this ancient healing therapy? Open Day is your opportunity to visit our teaching/clinic space at the Ceres Learning Centre, and learn about shiatsu and our course offerings. You can experience a complimentary Shiatsu and talk with students about their experiences studying at the College. …
The Eight Extraordinary Vessels with Tracey Matheson
Unlock the mysteries of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels in this immersive weekend workshop. Delve into the rich history and clinical applications of these powerful channels that regulate and integrate the 12 main meridians. Over the weekend, we will visit and deepen our understanding of their clinical applications and the role they play within our clinical …
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. …