Shaitsu courses in Japan??

[leuthnz 0]

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.

[NoFakie 45]

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 .

[leuthnz 0]

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..

[sunrise 0]

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/

[leuthnz 0]

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!