The word Shiatsu literally means 'finger pressure'. It is a natural, manual therapy that enriches the lives of all who encounter it. Shiatsu is not merely a method of applying physical pressure to the body, but involves the total communication of therapist and patient through the use of skillful hand touch and compassion.

In a Shiatsu treatment, comfortable pressure is applied to all parts of the body with thumbs, palms, and elbows, and the body is gently stretched to loosen joints and muscles. Shiatsu treatments promote good health by strengthening the body and stimulating its self-healing abilities. Common conditions that Shiatsu treatments have been used to help are back, neck and shoulder aches and pains, headaches, insomnia, digestive problems, and emotional stress. People also use Shiatsu to relieve minor health problems before they become chronic.

In Japan, Shiatsu therapists follow a three-year course of study and write government licensing exams in order to practice. Simple Shiatsu can be learned by anyone and used as a 'home remedy' to help family and friends..

You can also pursue the study to become an expert therapist.

In addition, Shiatsu is as often successfully incorporated to treat a series of non-muscular conditions such as asthma, tinnitus, diabetes, and menopause. Furthermore, due to the fact that the meridians run through the main organs of the body, various organ-related complications such as liver, lung and spleen conditions are also often treated with Shiatsu.

Pre and post surgery ailments can often be reduced by the regular treatment of an experienced practitioner.

Michie Araki, you're chief instructor was born in Japan, the home of Shiatsu and has a Bachelor of Physical Education (Japan): Diploma of Shiatsu (Japan), Teaching Certificate in Physical Education; Certificate in Shiatsu; Teaching Certificate in Macrobiotic Dietetics; Qualified Macrobiotic Dietitian; Qualified Natural Food Consultant; Qualified Yoga Instructor; Qualified Swimming and Gymnastics Instructor; Senior Certificate in First Aid. Michie has been a practitioner and instructor in Shiatsu, Macrobiotic and Yoga for over 25 years and is the highest qualified Shiatsu practitioner in Australia. She is currently owns and operates a clinic and training centre in Taringa and is the head of the Shiatsu Department at the Australian College of Natural Medicine in Brisbane, (Australia’s largest natural medicine training facility).

Yoga Instructor Classes

Please go to our contact page and fill in the feedback form with your details. We will send you details of upcoming courses.

The Instructors course includes 4 weekend camps at both ocean and country retreats.

Some courses can be completed by correspondence

Our clinic also stocks a large range of Chinese medicines and natural supplements for patient prescription. As part of the more advanced Shiatsu courses, you will learn the basics of prescribing the correct combinations for a wide range of ailments specific to each patient to gain maximum effect.

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