leuthnz 0 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Hello, Does anyone out there know of any longterm Shiatsu courses (6 months or more full or part time) offered in Japan that are taught in English and giving certification on completion? I have exhausted all internet searching with no joy, any leads/information greatly appreciated. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Google sensei found this one in Tokyo. http://www.shiatsu-k.com/english.htm You weren't typing "shaitsu" by any chance? They're also very good for your health, but I think most people are self-taught . Link to post Share on other sites
leuthnz 0 Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 Thanks Wiggles, yeh I meant Shiatsu but didnt spell check, cheers for that link, Im doin some research for my girl, pity its not a bit more intensive but that look ok for an intro course, Cheers again and keep any more info comin people.. Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 There might be some leads on this message board (you or she would have to join but it's free): http://www.being-a-broad.com/discussion_board.html or this site (they also have a forum you can ask for info on) http://www.naturalhealingcenter.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
leuthnz 0 Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 Thanks everyone again for your replys and information, and thanks those links were useful. It seems after reading a few posts on other sites and lots of researching that there are the only two short courses options for a non (fluent) Japanese speaker to gain any sort of basic training in Shiatsu. The full one year Japan Shiatsu College course http://www.shiatsu.ac.jp/english/school.html would be great if it was offered to international students without Level 2 proficiency in Japanese speaking reading and writing and with a view not to practising in Japan, ie. not requiring a Japan Practitioners Licence on completion but only a Dip or some form of proper certification. The Kimura Shiatsu Institute http://www.shiatsu-k.com/english.htm also offers a small course in English (for Y5000 an hour one day a week?). The two courses offered for English speakers with both places look great for someone hoping to help people/family/friends privately but not on a professional basis. With only a total of 25 hours odd of training they can't be anything but casual hands on courses with no theory. Alas, I guess its just not lucrative for a school in Japan to offer long term serious Shiatsu training to non Japanese speakers. Thanks again for your info! If any more options come to light pls let me know! Link to post Share on other sites
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