1. Shiatsu Theory
Compulsory: points 1 - 6
- Understanding of Ki
- Far-east cosmology (Yin-Yang-concept and further connections)
- Theory of the effect of Shiatsu
- Theory of the Tsubo and of touch
- Classical meridian-system
- Localization and indication of importants Tsubos
a) 100 optional points depending on school
b) Prohibited points (moxa, pregnancy, .......)
c) special points:
- yu and Bo (Shu-Mu) points
- Points on main joints
4 further compulsory points to be chosen from this list:
- Theory of the 5 Elements (including aspects of nutrition)
- Kyo-Jitsu-theory
- Meridian-energy and its psychologigal aspects
- Masunga's extended meridian-system
- Manifestation of the meridian-energies, character and vital function of the meridians
- Comprehensive (possibly far-east) aspects of health, unity of body-brain-soul
- Principles of traditional Chinese medicine
- Principles of acupressure (ref. point 8)
- Further points for the training in the theory of Shiatsu, not mentioned above
2. Techniques for Treatment
Compulsory: points 1 - 8
- Shiatsu according to Namikoshi or Masunaga or Ohashi, ......
- Move from Hara / of the complete body, Hara-movement
- Working along meridians:
- according to the Yin-Yang direction of the classical meridians
- or according to Masunga's concept
- or further concepts - Comprehensive or symptomatic Shiatsu
- Different techniques of pressure: Shiatsu-pressure of the fingers, deep pressure with ball of the thumb, Thumb, fingers, palmgelbows and knees
- Development of perception (e.g. working with appropriate intensity or the correct duration in Tsubo)
- Reaction concerning incidents during the treatment (emotional outbreaks, hyperventilation .....)
- Accompanying Conversation
6 further compulsory points to be chosen from this list:
- Mother-son-hand-principle
- Joint rotations
- Meridian-stretching and stretching positions
- Sedative and tonify techniques
- Working with visualisation (e.g. imagination of Ki-flow or of the Ki-projection)
- Jin Shin Do
- Working with Chakren
- Deep Shiatsu
- Tantsu and Watsu
- Optional choice of points according to the 5 Elements (antique points)
- Principles and technique of moxibustion
- Cranio-Sacral-therapy
- Shin-Tai
- Fasciawork
- Dietetics
- Herbs
- Breathing therapy
- Further points
- Supplements
- Nutrition
3. Practice of Meditation and Training of Perceptions
Compulsory: point 1
- Ki-exercises to the stimulation of perceptions and to harmonization such as Do In, Qi Gong, 8 Brokate, Pranayama, Tai Chi, Makko Ho, .........
Optional: points 2 - 5
- Meditation
- Breathing exercises
- Meridian exercises
- Mindfulness
4. Exercises in Practice
Compulsory: points 1 - 3
- Shiatsu-selfexperience Received treatments by registered Shiatsu-practitioners and Shiatsu practitiones in training.
- Supervision in the individual work respectively in the group
- Writing of 100 case studies about treatments Optional: points 4 - 5
- Work on instructors 5. Further items for training not mentioned above
5. Forms of Diagnosis
Compulsory: point 1
- Casehistory:
a) Lifestyle History
b) According to Shiatsu theoryIncluding 5 of the following points:
- Hara-diagnosis
- Back-diagnosis
- Meridian-diagnosis
- Yu-point and/or Bo-point diagnosis
- Akabane-Test
- Diagnosis in the treatment (stretching and rotations)
- Bo Shin, Bun Shin, Mon Shin, Setsu Shin
- 5 Elements: diagnosis from impression and questioning of a person
- Face-diagnosis and socalled far-east diagnosis
- Pulse-diagnosis (Chinese, Japanese)
- Tongue-diagnosis
- 8 principles
- Typologies (according to the 5 transforming Phases, pysical types according to Lowen ...)
- Eye-diagnosis
- Ear-diagnosis
- Kinesological way of testing
- Further forms of diagnosis, not mentioned above
6. Fundamental Medical Knowledge
Compulsory: points 1 - 3
- Anatomy - general and concerning meridians: 30 hours
- Physiology: Introduction into basic function of breathing, circulatory system, nervous System, comparison between western and traditional far-east physiology and psychology
- Contraindications for Shiatsu, "prohibited points"
Optional: points 4 - 5
- Western Pathology
- Further points of fundamental medical knowledge, not mentioned above
7. Ethics
Compulsory: points 1 - 3
- Being aware of Contra-indications to Shiatsu
- Being clear of own limitations and knowing when to refer clients
- Able to establish good relations with medical profession and other therapists
8. Preconditions for Test
- Minimum duration of study: 2,5 years
- Minimum number of lessons: 350
- Minimum number of treatments during the training: 100 including case histories
- Minimum age: 20
- Shiatsu selfexperience through serial treatments by experienced Shiatsu-practicioners: ref. point 4
- Further preconditions for test, not mentioned above
9. Regulations for the Conduct of Exams
Final exam
- after end of all courses or
- after end practical training
This should be comprised of: Theoretical exam:
- written and/or
- verbal exam
Practical exam 1:
- Work with teacher and/or
- Work with unknown persons in the presence of a board of examiners