SHIATSU MASSAGE THERAPY SEMINAR- LEVELS 1-3

9 days course (3 weekends)

Introduction

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"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

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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