SHIATSU MASSAGE THERAPY SEMINAR- LEVELS 1-3

9 days course (3 weekends)

Introduction

"Shiatsu" in Japanese means; pressure with finger. The method was developed in Japan on the 20th century and was based on the principles of Chinese medicine. The shiatsu treatment is made by palpating different areas in the body and on the meridians and their association areas. This pressure stimulates the patient's natural energy and bringing it back to balance.

The course is divided to three levels and each level is based on its previous. It is not possible to take it partly. The course is based on theory but most of it is practical.

Part 1

Introduction to shiatsu

History
Tao shiatsu
Zen shiatsu
Yuan shiatsu

Palpation

Principles of palpation
Uses of palpation

Hara/ abdominal Diagnosis
Back diagnosis

Technique

Principles of Ho & Sha
Working with Palms
Working with Thombs
Working with Elbows
Working with Knees

The course of classic treatment

Classic Back shiatsu treatment
Rocking shiatsu treatment

part 2

Internal organs systems

Functions and pathologies (mental & physical)
Main syndromes

Meridians

Pathways and main acupressure points
The six levels
Meridian stretching

Various treatment positions

Abdominal shiatsu
Side shiatsu
Sitting shiatsu
Chest & neck shiatsu
Head & face shiatsu

Nan jing five phases

Abdominal palpation description
Treatments principle

Part 3

protocols to common problems

Musculoskeletal

Neck pain & head ache
Shoulder & scapular pain
Hands (elbow, palms)
Back ache (upper, middle, lower)
Legs (knee, ankle)

Digestive system

Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain

Reproductive system

P.M.S
Fertility

Respiratory

Asthma
Shortness of breath

Emotional

Shen disorders
Stress
Anxiety
Depression

The treatment in children

Digestive and respiratory

The treatment in elderly

Common problems