Shiatsu Certificate Program
Shiatsu is therapeutic bodywork from Japan based on principles of Chinese Medicine combined with modern anatomy and physiology. Shiatsu is non-invasive, performed without oils through light, comfortable clothing, and uses soothing, kneading, pressing, tapping and stretching techniques. Shiatsu stimulates and harmonizes the flow of “Qi” (vital energy) throughout the body and has both preventative and therapeutic effects. It is beneficial for a wide range of internal and musculoskeletal conditions. Through the unique lens of Chinese medicine, students adopt a new view of the body: assessing and balancing the energetic system to contribute to overall health and well-being. Each shiatsu session is specifically designed according to client indications, and students learn to integrate both massage therapy and shiatsu therapy throughout their educational experience.
Shiatsu Certificate Program
Enrollment requirements
Enrollment is open to graduates from a board-recognized massage therapy program or students concurrently enrolled in the NWHSU Relaxation Massage program.
| MTSU1101 | Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine Theory | 3 |
| MTSU1102 | Foundations of Shiatsu Therapy | 2.5 |
| MTSU1103 | Patterns and Pathology of Chinese Medicine Theory | 3 |
| MTSU1104 | Shiatsu Techniques and Applications | 5 |
| MTSU1105 | Shiatsu Clinic Training and Summary Session | 2 |
| MTSU1106 | Shiatsu Student Clinic | 2 |