Certified Acupressure/Shiatsu Therapist

This comprehensive 336 hour certificate program is designed to provide you with a high level of knowledge to practice as a ‘Shiatsu Therapist’. The course will present a thorough understanding of the human body and the practice of Shiatsu and Acupressure on individuals, within a wholistic perspective. It will also provide a platform of how to use Shiatsu/Acupressure techniques in support of other health disciplines and on an individual therapy basis. This knowledge supports the client's overall health care program, as they work towards restoring and maintaining health balance.

Course Descriptions

Core Program

Anatomy/Physiology 1: Learn about the skeletal & muscular systems, as well as, general terminology, cell growth & structural units. (24 hrs)

Anatomy/Physiology 2: Study of the nervous, endocrine, reproductive & digestive systems.
(24 hrs) Pre-requisite: Term 1

Anatomy/Physiology 3: Study of the urinary, cardio-vascular, respiratory & integumentary systems. (24 hrs) Pre-requisite: Term 2

Anatomy/Physiology 4: Study of the immune system, liver function & detoxification. The maintenance of body temperature, glucose and fluid levels.
(24 hrs) Pre-requisite: Term 3

Nutrition 1: All the essential vitamins, minerals, fats, amino acids & many semi-nutrients will be discussed. (24 hrs)

Nutrition 2: A dynamic & positive approach to daily food requirements. The importance of correct body pH balance in maintaining health is emphasized. (24 hrs)

First Aid: Learn how to handle emergencies. The course includes life-like training models and natural remedies. CPR/St. John Ambulance Certification. (24 hrs)

Professional Development: The expertise of consultation, presentation & assessment. An assimilation of guidelines that goes beyond basic training. (12 hrs)

Ethics & the Health Care Practitioner (12 hrs)

Shiatsu Specialization

Shiatsu 1: Learn the oriental concept of energy balancing to create a healthy body. A finger pressure technique that is both pleasant & effective. (24 hrs)

Shiatsu 2: Advanced techniques for a full system treatment. Study of traditional methods of analysis, including observation, personality & palpation assessment techniques.
(24 hrs) Pre-requisite: Term 1

Shiatsu 3: Tonification & sedation of meridians, Hara diagnosis & functions of the organ meridians. Further study of the Yin/Yang theory, traditional meridian pathways & the Five Element theory.
(24 hrs) Pre-requisite: Term 2

Shiatsu 4: Learn to devise specific treatment for individual problems by using a variety of assessment techniques & the Yin/Yang & Five Element theories.
(24 hrs) Pre-requisite: Term 3

Meridian Theory: Meridian Theory is a course arranged in eight modules that will explore energetic pathways and their functions within the Health Science and TCM programs. (24 hrs)

Clinical/Community/Cases: Practical application of theory.
(24 hrs) Pre-requisite: See Administration