- Professional Diploma training programme
- Three-year part-time course
- Registered with Shiatsu Practitioners Association
- Approved practical and theoretical syllabus
You may be looking for a new career,
or looking to enrich your personal growth?
Students often arrive at Shiatsu school from lifes-crossroads.
From twenty years old to over sixty, Shiatsu students come from all backgrounds and bring an array of life-experiences. They share a common interest in expanding their practical and theoretical knowledge of natural therapies, and they are interested in promoting personal and collective health. Whether you envisage practicing Shiatsu professionally in the future, or simply wish to help yourself, friends and family to greater happiness and wellness, the diploma programme will enable you to access your talent.
The Metta Shiatsu diploma programme is unique.
The foundation year of the diploma is situated in Nelson, New Zealand, commencing in March each year. Over the following months, the class gathers for ten challenging and rewarding weekends, 10am-5pm each day, (non-residential), of Metta Shiatsu establishing the basic framework of the diploma course. In between weekends participants are expected to extend their knowledge through case studies, practice, theoretical homework and explorations.
During the second and third years, the class meets every two months at a stunning secluded location, for four-day residential retreats.
The retreats allow for more intensive learning, understanding and insight, within the dynamics of supportive group environment. Students look forward to these special opportunities to take space from busy lives.
To find out more about the Diploma, or for information
on the next introduction weekend near you,
Please contact the college directly. Email: shiatsu@wildhealth.co.nz
10am-5pm, non-residential in Nelson.
The foundation year includes:
- Principals of Zen Shiatsu
- The practice of Mindfulness Meditation and Metta meditation; cultivating greater awareness of our own minds, and a loving attitude to ourselves and others.
- Beginners Shiatsu form including meridian location, basic acupressure point location,
and Makka Ho 'self-shiatsu' exercises.
- Understanding the oriental principals of Yin and Yang and how
these complementary forces are utilised within Shiatsu.
- An introduction to Chinese five element theory and
the role of the elements within diagnosis.
- How to work with meridians in different positions using stretches, pressure, limb rotation.
- The energetic concepts of Kyo and Jitsu.
- Expanding on framework introduced in first year.
- Refining Shiatsu techniques and form, including Hara diagnosis, back diagnosis,
Yu and Bo points, and 'reading the body' by oriental diagnosis.
- Developing quality of touch.
- Deepening understanding of five element theory in life and Shiatsu;
cosmological cycle, ko/shen cycle.
- Advanced meridian and point location.
- Client case studies and recommendations to empower the client
in their own healing process.
Throughout the three year diploma training, it will be expected that students practice and study in between workshops, developing the skills they learn during class time. While this course is principally experience based learning, there are naturally areas, which will be strengthened through individual study and research (in both theory and practice). This extra mural study will include: Shiatsu case studies, Point Location assignments and five Element presentations.
In order to register with the Shiatsu Practitioners Association of Aotearoa, and the New Zealand Charter of Health Practitioners, students are required to complete a course in Anatomy and Physiology and Basic First Aid. These components are not included in the Diploma Course. However information is provided on a correspondence A&P course, specific to the needs of body workers. It is comprehensive and excellent value.
For information on the NZQA and Shiatsu Practitioners Association approved A & P correspondence course see the following website: http://www.hht.co.nz
SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS AS DEFINED BY THE SHIATSU PRACTITIONERS ASSN AOTEAROA (NZ) INC UNDER THE MINIMUM CHARTER STANDARDS FOR THE NATURAL THERAPIES BOARD
Principals of Shiatsu
a) application of sedation/tonification
b) location and indication of tsubos (points)
Forms of Diagnosis
Contraindications for Shiatsu
Ethics of professional practice
Health, safety and hygiene
Case taking
a) general
b) history
Supervised clinical treatments = 800 credits
Basic First Aid Certificate Complying with NZQA unit standards 6400 & 6402.(Not included in course fee) Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Supervised study and tuition (Not included in course fee)50 units can be home study in the form of marked assignments = 100 credits
Formal training total credits = 900 credits
Diploma students give neck and shoulder Shiatsu at Nelson Market
a) 3 written preliminary case studies of 5 sessions over 6 months
b) 2 full written case studies of 10 sessions over 6 months
c) Written records of all treatments over a 3 year period
Reading and Home Studies
a) Oriental cosmology (yin/yang theory)
b) Transformations theory
C) Kyo and jitsu theory (state of emptiness/fullness)
Essays on the five Elements
a) One essay on each element (minimum 1500 words each element)
b) Home research
Clinical Experience and Research
a) Development of diagnostic skills
Training of perceptions
a) Ki development
b) Meditation
c) Breathing exercises
d) Meridian exercises
Experience training total credits = 700 credits
Total Formal and Experiential Training Taught by accredited SPAA colleges
1600 hours over three years = 1600 credits(Buddha hand)QUALIFICATIONS
Final Practical Shiatsu Assessments
a) Full Shiatsu session on approved SPAA instructor
b) Competent pass required in all areas
Diploma of Shiatsu
a) 1600 hours over 3 years
b) From approved SPAA college
Certification
a) Certified by SPAA assessment panel deemed to have reached practitioner level.
b) Eligibility for Charter status is through Diploma or certification by SPAA assessment panel.
b) 35 hours of Shiatsu workshops approved by SPAA.
c) Documentation on 'on-going training' form sent to assessment panel every 2 years.
or looking to enrich your personal growth?
Students often arrive at Shiatsu school from lifes-crossroads.
From twenty years old to over sixty, Shiatsu students come from all backgrounds and bring an array of life-experiences. They share a common interest in expanding their practical and theoretical knowledge of natural therapies, and they are interested in promoting personal and collective health. Whether you envisage practicing Shiatsu professionally in the future, or simply wish to help yourself, friends and family to greater happiness and wellness, the diploma programme will enable you to access your talent.
The Metta Shiatsu diploma programme is unique.
- Zen Shiatsu training combined with a sustained emphasis
on self-development through loving-kindness meditation - The weekend workshop and block-course format will allow you to
balance study with work and family responsibilities - An experiential approach to oriental medicine and five element theory
- The freedom to set your own pace with home-based assignments
and the recommended anatomy and physiology course
The foundation year of the diploma is situated in Nelson, New Zealand, commencing in March each year. Over the following months, the class gathers for ten challenging and rewarding weekends, 10am-5pm each day, (non-residential), of Metta Shiatsu establishing the basic framework of the diploma course. In between weekends participants are expected to extend their knowledge through case studies, practice, theoretical homework and explorations.
During the second and third years, the class meets every two months at a stunning secluded location, for four-day residential retreats.
The retreats allow for more intensive learning, understanding and insight, within the dynamics of supportive group environment. Students look forward to these special opportunities to take space from busy lives.
To find out more about the Diploma, or for information
on the next introduction weekend near you,
Please contact the college directly. Email: shiatsu@wildhealth.co.nz
Let the beauty we love be what we do
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground
Rumi (Persian Mystic 1207-1273)
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground
Rumi (Persian Mystic 1207-1273)
Foundation Year One
10 weekend workshops, one each month on Saturday/Sunday,10am-5pm, non-residential in Nelson.
The foundation year includes:
- Principals of Zen Shiatsu
- The practice of Mindfulness Meditation and Metta meditation; cultivating greater awareness of our own minds, and a loving attitude to ourselves and others.
- Beginners Shiatsu form including meridian location, basic acupressure point location,
and Makka Ho 'self-shiatsu' exercises.
- Understanding the oriental principals of Yin and Yang and how
these complementary forces are utilised within Shiatsu.
- An introduction to Chinese five element theory and
the role of the elements within diagnosis.
- How to work with meridians in different positions using stretches, pressure, limb rotation.
- The energetic concepts of Kyo and Jitsu.
Years Two and Three
Five residential retreats per year, Thursday afternoon to Monday Lunchtime, over period each year. These years focus on: the re'treat' of a spacious, peaceful time away from the busy-ness of everyday life, in a tranquil setting, with supportive company, learning Metta Shiatsu.- Expanding on framework introduced in first year.
- Refining Shiatsu techniques and form, including Hara diagnosis, back diagnosis,
Yu and Bo points, and 'reading the body' by oriental diagnosis.
- Developing quality of touch.
- Deepening understanding of five element theory in life and Shiatsu;
cosmological cycle, ko/shen cycle.
- Advanced meridian and point location.
- Client case studies and recommendations to empower the client
in their own healing process.
Throughout the three year diploma training, it will be expected that students practice and study in between workshops, developing the skills they learn during class time. While this course is principally experience based learning, there are naturally areas, which will be strengthened through individual study and research (in both theory and practice). This extra mural study will include: Shiatsu case studies, Point Location assignments and five Element presentations.
In order to register with the Shiatsu Practitioners Association of Aotearoa, and the New Zealand Charter of Health Practitioners, students are required to complete a course in Anatomy and Physiology and Basic First Aid. These components are not included in the Diploma Course. However information is provided on a correspondence A&P course, specific to the needs of body workers. It is comprehensive and excellent value.
For information on the NZQA and Shiatsu Practitioners Association approved A & P correspondence course see the following website: http://www.hht.co.nz
SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS AS DEFINED BY THE SHIATSU PRACTITIONERS ASSN AOTEAROA (NZ) INC UNDER THE MINIMUM CHARTER STANDARDS FOR THE NATURAL THERAPIES BOARD
FORMAL TRAINING INCLUDES:
Shiatsu TheoryPrincipals of Shiatsu
a) application of sedation/tonification
b) location and indication of tsubos (points)
Forms of Diagnosis
Contraindications for Shiatsu
Ethics of professional practice
Health, safety and hygiene
Case taking
a) general
b) history
Supervised clinical treatments = 800 credits
Basic First Aid Certificate Complying with NZQA unit standards 6400 & 6402.(Not included in course fee) Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Supervised study and tuition (Not included in course fee)50 units can be home study in the form of marked assignments = 100 credits
Formal training total credits = 900 credits
Diploma students give neck and shoulder Shiatsu at Nelson Market
EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING INCLUDES:
Recorded Shiatsu Sessionsa) 3 written preliminary case studies of 5 sessions over 6 months
b) 2 full written case studies of 10 sessions over 6 months
c) Written records of all treatments over a 3 year period
Reading and Home Studies
a) Oriental cosmology (yin/yang theory)
b) Transformations theory
C) Kyo and jitsu theory (state of emptiness/fullness)
Essays on the five Elements
a) One essay on each element (minimum 1500 words each element)
b) Home research
Clinical Experience and Research
a) Development of diagnostic skills
Training of perceptions
a) Ki development
b) Meditation
c) Breathing exercises
d) Meridian exercises
Experience training total credits = 700 credits
Total Formal and Experiential Training Taught by accredited SPAA colleges
1600 hours over three years = 1600 credits(Buddha hand)QUALIFICATIONS
Final Practical Shiatsu Assessments
a) Full Shiatsu session on approved SPAA instructor
b) Competent pass required in all areas
Diploma of Shiatsu
a) 1600 hours over 3 years
b) From approved SPAA college
Certification
a) Certified by SPAA assessment panel deemed to have reached practitioner level.
b) Eligibility for Charter status is through Diploma or certification by SPAA assessment panel.
ON-GOING TRAINING
a) To be completed every 2 years.b) 35 hours of Shiatsu workshops approved by SPAA.
c) Documentation on 'on-going training' form sent to assessment panel every 2 years.