Shiatsu Yoga Centre
(Nationally Accredited Trainer)

"The Best in Japanese Treatment Systems"

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WE ARE NOW A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED TRAINER
 
Next Shiatsu 1 courses start 27 February. 
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Wide range of Shiatsu courses on offer, from beginner to full practitioner including Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies


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New Shiatsu 1 and 2 Classes Starting Soon

***Shiatsu 1 starts 27 February 2012*** 

Shiatsu Yoga Centre (Nationally Accredited Trainer)

Shiatsu is a Japanese therapy that has its roots in Oriental medical massage practices that are over 5000 years old.

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.

 
A separate but important course that you can participate in at the Shiatsu Yoga Centre is Shiatsu Yoga which utilizes the specific accupressure points of the body and stimulates the meridians by the combined use of this pressure massage and stretching the body in specific Yogic poses. This combination is especially successful for self-treatment of various physical conditions.

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