Shiatsu is a Japanese healing art, deeply rooted in the philosophy and practices of traditional Chinese medicine. This therapeutic form of body work involves applying pressure to the body using a practitioner’s thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet. Discover the basics of how to give this relaxing and therapeutic pressure point massage.
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This course is an introduction to the principles and practice of shiatsu. You will learn the basic techniques to give a very relaxing shiatsu massage on the back, as well as experience the beneficial effects of receiving shiatsu.
What will we cover?
- Correct body posture to give shiatsu effortlessly - Correct position of arms, hands and fingers - Treating the whole back - practical work in pairs - Contraindications.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Give a relaxing back shiatsu treatment to friends and family - Know all pressure points on the back - Know how to give shiatsu effortlessly - Feel the benefits of shiatsu - Major contraindications.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Introductory level - no previous knowledge required. You are required to read short sentences, follow verbal instructions and extract information from handouts.
If you suffer from any of the following conditions, please let us know prior to starting the course - Diabetes - An untreated medical condition - Spinal injuries - A recent operation - On medication - Cardiovascular disorders (high blood pressure, severe varicose veins, heart problems, thrombosis) - Osteoporosis - Pregnancy - Knee and/or Hip Problems.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is a practical course involving hands-on practice. Practical demonstration, explanations, pair work, discussion. There is no set work for outside the class, but practising what you have learned will help you remember what you have learned and develop your skills.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No. Please bring comfortable loose clothing. You might want to bring a small pillow for extra comfort.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
We have a range of Complementary therapies courses - particularly Massage and other bodywork related courses or vibrational/energy based courses such as Reiki, crystals and healing. We are also looking to run more advanced courses in Shiatsu in the coming year.
Fernando entered the world of shiatsu massage in the mid-90s and graduated professionally in 2001. A few years after graduating he decided to further his studies by training with Matsuko Namikoshi Sensei, making him one of the few practitioners to have trained in several shiatsu styles. After volunteering for six years in a paediatric hospital in Spain, giving shiatsu to children, he moved to London where he has been giving shiatsu to cancer patients at several hospitals since 2015. This gave him the opportunity to conduct research into the effects of shiatsu on this type of patients, both for general concerns, and a more specific study on pain reduction with shiatsu for cancer inpatients, which he used for his Master's dissertation. His teaching career started when he trained massage therapists in a thermal spa in Northern Spain. Later, in 2007, he started running professional courses, and has organised many activities for his students to practise. He and his students have volunteered for Cancer Research UK, Breast Cancer Care, the Motor Neurone Disease Association, the Alzheimer's Society, etc. at events such as the London Marathon.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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