Core Programme, London

” Deciding to do the course with the Shiatsu College was one of the best decisions of my life. I am changing as a person – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually- becoming more aware of myself, my place in the world and my relations with others. If anyone is thinking of doing this course I can absolutely and unreservedly recommend it – go ahead, you won’t regret it. I should know – I travelled from Dubai every month to take part!”

Ettaline Moore (Education Consultant and Shiatsu practitioner)

 Our Next Core Programme intake will be in Autumn 2011. Please check out our exciting Open Programme for 2011-12, offering a wide range of courses that will  give you a flavour of our College and teaching style and help prepare you for our Core Programme next year.

This Core Programme year is open to those of you who want to be able to work with Shiatsu, either heading towards the full professional Diploma or as therapists and teachers who want to expand existing energy work skills, or for enjoyment and self development.

During this year you will receive an in-depth training in Zen Shiatsu, supported by its underlying foundations in Chinese Medicine. The Programme, which consists of11 weekends over the academic year, includes study of the physiology of the body – from both Eastern and Western perspectives.

 If you wish to access the Core Programme you will need to fulfil the following minimum requirements:

  • 8 weekends of the Open Programme
  • The Anatomy Module
  • A completed Portfolio of Assignments from the Open Programme

 OR you may be eligible for Accredited Prior Learning (APL):

In this Core Shiatsu year you will learn:

  • Zen Shiatsu, theory and practice
  • The roots of Shiatsu in Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • The extended Meridian System
  • The energetic actions of major Acupuncture points
  • How to diagnose and treat effectively with Shiatsu
  • Western physiology and pathology

Home Study & Assessment

Students will carry out approximately 5 hrs pw of home study during term time, in the form of regular recorded practical Shiatsu treatments and short written assignments.

Assessment is through satisfactory completion of a Portfolio, built up over the year, recording both practical and theoretical components of the course.

We also encourage and welcome those of you who are working as Shiatsu practitioners, or who have graduated and wish to refresh your skills, to come along to any of the weekends that appeal to you, as a way of developing and supporting your skills and practice through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

For more information about the Core Programme please contact Jane Lyons by email: london@shiatsucollege.co.uk or by phone, on 0208 671 0909