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Our Courses 

We provide a range of programs and workshops for those interested in the art of Shiatsu, from comprehensive certification courses to specialized workshops for practitioners. Our goal is to offer flexible, high-quality education that fits your lifestyle.

Professional Shiatsu Diploma Program

​​Our Professional Shiatsu Diploma Program is designed to give you a deep understanding of Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The program is in line with the requirements of the Shiatsu Society UK. Choose the format that best fits your schedule and learning style to earn your diploma at the end of your studies.

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Level One - Foundations of Shiatsu & TCM

Your starting point into the world of Shiatsu.

  • Fundamentals of touch, body mechanics, meridian pathways and the core principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

  • You’ll learn a complete basic Shiatsu sequence and develop the sensitivity needed to support yourself, family, and friends.

  • For committed students, Level 1 can even open the door to your first practice sessions with real clients.

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Total Hours: 60 hours

Price: $3,490

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Level Two - Certified Shiatsu Practitioner

Level 2 expands your skills into full therapeutic Shiatsu.

  • You’ll learn how to diagnose patterns, understand disharmonies, and treat conditions using advanced meridian work, point selection, and TCM principles.

  • Students begin performing professional-level treatments and building confidence through supervised practice and real case-based learning.

  • Completing Level 2 qualifies you to work as a Shiatsu practitioner outside of family and friends.

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Total Hours: 205 hours

Price: $5,490

Level Three - Advanced Chinese Medicine & Healing Mastery

Level 3 is your final step toward mastery.

  • You’ll learn advanced clinical diagnostics, emotional patterning, complex meridian interactions, and how to work with chronic conditions with precision and depth.

  • This level integrates TCM with Western anatomy and movement analysis, preparing you to work independently and with full therapeutic competence.

  • Graduates complete the full professional training and are ready for clinical practice.

 

​Total Hours: 205 hours

Price: $5,990

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Advanced Shiatsu Program

Designed for certified practitioners and experienced therapists who want to refine their Shiatsu skills, deepen their knowledge, and explore advanced approaches to treatment.

  • This intensive program focuses on expanding technique, diagnostic ability, and professional confidence through guided practice and advanced theory.

  • Participants leave with enhanced professional competence and a broader therapeutic toolbox.


Format: Four consecutive weekends (Saturdays & Sundays). 8 hours per day.
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Total Hours: 64 classroom hours + 64 home study hrs. 128hrs in total.

Locations: Uvita and Pavones.

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Price: $2,800

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The Mastery Intensive, Pavones

Advanced Clinical Integration for TCM & Bodywork Professionals

​Elevate your practice from a standard treatment model to a high-results clinical powerhouse. 

 

Format: 5 days intensive, 6 hours per day

Total Hours: 30 Continuing Education Hours

Location: Temple of Light, Pavones

Dates: February 2-6, 2025

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Price: $2,500
Early bird price: $2,300 until January 15th, 2025

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Themed Day Workshops

Explore specific topics in Shiatsu and TCM through our focused, three-hour workshops.

 

Format: Held on Wednesdays at our Uvita location.

Time: Afternoon session (1 pm – 4 pm)

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Price: $50​

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