The Japanese healing art of shiatsu, literally meaning 'finger pressure',
is based on the ancient theory of Oriental Medicine, as well as modern-day anatomy and physiology. It is 'acupuncture without needles'.
Shiatsu, like most traditional Oriental medical practices, is an holistic therapy that addresses the body’s energetic system from all aspects physical, emotional, and mental.
Shiatsu helps to restore the physical functions of the nervous system, circulatory system, bone structure, muscles, body fluids and it stimulates the body's natural ability to heal. Regular treatments can help reduce pain, relieve stress and improve general health.

The Academy teaches Body Energy Balancing Shiatsu:
 

The Academy of Shiatsu was established in 1994 in Cape Town and it offers a variety of courses including a certificate in “Head, Neck and Shoulders Shiatsu”, certification in “Practical Shiatsu for Beauty Therapists” and the full 2 year “Diploma in Body Energy Balancing Shiatsu” qualification for Shiatsu Practitioners. The Academy teaches a unique style of Shiatsu that incorporates Traditional Chinese Medicine, body energy evaluation, meridian therapy, massage, stretching exercises, meditation and visualization techniques.

Courses for 2009

Module 1, the Head Neck and Shoulders course is held frequently and starts soon .  See the website for details of this and other modules presented in 2009.

  See the website for details of this and other modules presented in 2009.