Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a physical therapy that supports and strengthens the body’s natural ability to heal and balance itself. It works on the whole person - not just with the physical body, but also with the psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of being.
Shiatsu originated in Japan from traditional Chinese medicine, with influences from more recent Western therapies. Although shiatsu means ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese, in practice a practitioner uses touch, comfortable pressure and manipulative techniques to adjust the body’s physical structure and balance its energy flow. It is a deeply relaxing experience and regular treatments can alleviate stress and illness and maintain health and well-being.
Shiatsu is a powerful form of energy-based bodywork. Shiatsu can effectively treat a range of musculo-skeletal and stress-related problems, can maintain good health and also help prevent many types of health problem from arising. With its roots in Japan, and in Traditional Chinese medicine, Shiatsu uses relaxed body weight, applied principally with the hands, to stimulate the body’s own self-healing. In addition to treating a wide range of specific health issues, it is deeply relaxing and can enhance one’s overall health and sense of wellbeing. Exciting developments in modern science are increasingly able to show how this kind of energy medicine works
The Shiatsu College, established in 1986, is one of the most well respected Shiatsu schools in the UK. We are dedicated to the exploration and learning of Shiatsu, energy work, Qigong and associated studies. We aim to provide the highest possible quality of training and professional development for our students – essentially placing the wellbeing of our students at the heart of our practice.
The College’s professional Shiatsu Practitioner 3 year Level 4 Shiatsu Diploma Course is a government recognised qualification, regulated by Ofqual, as well as being fully ratified by the Shiatsu Society (UK). Graduates of the Diploma course become Members of the Professional Practitioners Register of the Shiatsu Society (MrSS) upon graduation.
Shiatsu originated in Japan from traditional Chinese medicine, with influences from more recent Western therapies. Although shiatsu means ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese, in practice a practitioner uses touch, comfortable pressure and manipulative techniques to adjust the body’s physical structure and balance its energy flow. It is a deeply relaxing experience and regular treatments can alleviate stress and illness and maintain health and well-being.
Shiatsu is a powerful form of energy-based bodywork. Shiatsu can effectively treat a range of musculo-skeletal and stress-related problems, can maintain good health and also help prevent many types of health problem from arising. With its roots in Japan, and in Traditional Chinese medicine, Shiatsu uses relaxed body weight, applied principally with the hands, to stimulate the body’s own self-healing. In addition to treating a wide range of specific health issues, it is deeply relaxing and can enhance one’s overall health and sense of wellbeing. Exciting developments in modern science are increasingly able to show how this kind of energy medicine works
The Shiatsu College, established in 1986, is one of the most well respected Shiatsu schools in the UK. We are dedicated to the exploration and learning of Shiatsu, energy work, Qigong and associated studies. We aim to provide the highest possible quality of training and professional development for our students – essentially placing the wellbeing of our students at the heart of our practice.
The College’s professional Shiatsu Practitioner 3 year Level 4 Shiatsu Diploma Course is a government recognised qualification, regulated by Ofqual, as well as being fully ratified by the Shiatsu Society (UK). Graduates of the Diploma course become Members of the Professional Practitioners Register of the Shiatsu Society (MrSS) upon graduation.