Shiatsu massage course – Level 2

24 lessons – 6h per lesson – Total: 144h

In this intensive course you will learn in-depth about Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM; The 12 Classical Meridians; 100 acupuncture points – location and functions; Anatomy; Physiology; Pathology in western medicine; Zang-Fu; Yin-Yang theory; 5 Elements theory; Advance body techniques; Location and treatment of the 12 Zen Meridians; Moxibustion; The different types of diagnosis, Client approach.

 

Who is it for?

This professional advanced course is for those who have completed level 1.
You will need the basic skills and techniques to enter this course.
It’s a professional course intended for those who want to become a Methsu-Shiatsu Therapist in TCM and Massage Therapist.

What will you get?

  • The knowledge and the technical skills to be a therapist.
  • Advanced body techniques to heal particular ailments.
  • How to treat the organs.
  • The importance of diet and how to use it.
  • Pain reduction points and techniques.
  • How to use acupuncture points.
  • Counteract acute and chronic ailments.
  • The use of Moxa
 

CONTENT

  • 12 Classic Meridian
  • 12 Zen Meridians
  • 100 Acupuncture points:
  • EAR ACUPUNCTURE MAP
  • ZEN SHIATSU MASUNAGA MAP
  • CHINESE CLOCK
 

WESTER PHYSIOLOGY

  • Circulatory System
  • Digestive System
  • Excretory System
  • Integumentary System
  • Nervous System
  • Urinary System
  • Immune System
  • Reproductive System
  • Respiratory System
  • 5 sense organs
 

ANATOMY

  • Skeletal System and bone formation
  • Muscular System
 

ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY

  • Zang – fu
  • 5 elements theory
  • Yin & Yang theory
  • Diagnosis of the tongue
  • Diagnosis of the pulse
  • Diagnoses of the face
  • Diagnosis of the hara & hara ampuko
  • Diagnosis of the back
  • Diagnosis of the feet
  • Crucial diagnosis questions: hot/cold – time of the day, before or after meals, stools quality, emotional involvement
  • Routines massage techniques, meridian stretch, location of meridians and acupuncture points, functions of the points, advanced massage techniques for hips, neck, shoulders, knees, chest, hands, feet, elbows, head, and jaws.
  • Use of oil – moxibustion – ear acupuncture.
  • Yin and yang food, acidic and alkaline, fasting, herbal teas for different purposes
  • Philosophical concepts of Chinese medicine: yin yang gravity force – centrifugal force – lifestyle – the importance of movement – phases of life –
  • Record at least 30 massages done at home and 5 case histories.
 

CONTENT FOR EACH LESSON

Lesson 1:

  • KD Meridian and points, functions of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, Chinese clock
 

Lesson 2:

  • BL Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, Diagnosis of the tongue.
 

Lesson 3:

  • ST Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, Diagnosis of the pulse
 

Lesson 4:

  • SP Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, diagnosis of the face.
 

Lesson 5:

  • LU Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, Diagnosis of Hara and Hara Ampuko
 

Lesson 6:

  • LI Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, Diagnosis of the back.
 

Lesson 7:

  • HT Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, Diagnosis of the feet.
 

Lesson 8:

  • SI Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, ear acupuncture, and map.
 

Lesson 9:

  • PC Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, Moxibustion
 

Lesson 10:

  • TW Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, Yin & Yang theory
 

Lesson 11:

  • LV Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, Zang – Fu
 

Lesson 12:

  • GB Meridian and points, function of the points, zen meridian, massage techniques, revision of all diagnoses, and crucial diagnosis questions.
 

Lesson 13:

  • Free massage according to the diagnosis, ANATOMY: Joints, locomotory system, muscle. Free massage according to the diagnosis, swap person.
 

Lesson 14:

  • A full body treatment and swap. Advanced techniques Hips, Knees, Feet, Ankles. Forum Q&A, Revision of what done so far
 

Lesson 15:

  • Body movement HOM, Free massage exploring the personal difficult techniques with supervision and feedback. The Food: Acidic – Alkaline, Free massage
 

Lesson 16:

  • Revision of all meridian locations and points. Advanced techniques: Chest, Neck, Shoulder, Head, Jaw
 

Lesson 17:

  • HOM Part 2, Free session and swap. Forum on philosophical concepts in Chinese medicine, Ear acupuncture.
 

Lesson 18:

  • HOM Part 3, free massage including advanced techniques and swap. Pathology: back pain and sciatica, neck, shoulders, stomach, bowel, insomnia, and so on.
 

Lesson 19:

  • HOM Part 4, forum and Q&A. Free advanced techniques massage and swap. Diagnoses review.
 

Lesson 20:

  • Yoga, free massage on demand (the recipient will ask what s(h)e wants to be treated and the partitioner will perform, There will be an evaluation from the receiver. Swap. Moxibustion
 

Lesson 21:

  • Yoga, Revision on zen meridians. forum, free massage according to the diagnosis, and swap. Mock professional welcoming and session: how to receive a client. Forum or massage.
 

Lesson 22:

  • HOM Part 5, Massage with oil: incorporate the Shiatsu base techniques with other styles using oil on the skin as a relaxing massage. Revision of acupuncture points, location, and functions.
 

Lesson 23:

  • Yoga. Full body treatment performing the techniques which are more difficult to you, exploring them, and seek for help. Forum. Performing a massage using all tools, Moxa, Acupuncture, Dietary suggestions, etc.
  • Hand in the 30 treatments done at home and the 5 case histories.
 

Lesson 24:

  • Harmony of Movement, Full body massage using the appropriate techniques for the recipient. Q&A.
 

Delivery of the case History and personal feedback.
Forum.
Free massage
DELIVERY OF DIPLOMAS.
Greetings.