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Shiatsu
- Tui Na - Acupressure - Thai Massage -

A Traditional Oriental 
Bodywork Course

Next to Swedish massage, Shiatsu is one of the most common names people associate with massage. Our courses in traditional Chinese bodywork will give you a strong foundation in understanding these ancient bodywork systems. Shiatsu (Japanese for "finger-pressure") is but one of many oriental massage systems based upon ancient Chinese medicine.

The body has many vessels which circulate fluids to nourish the tissues. If internal pressures are too great the channels close, diminishing their ability to carry the "life-force" throughout. Ancient medicine gives us principles for understanding how to open these channels for optimum circulation. Our approach at Natural Dynamics demystifies the ancient principles, to educate you in understanding the physiological mechanisms which underlie the "esoteric" means. Yet still retaining an appreciation for the natural laws which are self-evident in this practice. These courses in traditional oriental bodywork do truly present to you bodywork as an ART and SCIENCE.

Cost  
(Includes all Materials)
7.5 hour course = 1 unit

1 unit
 (7.5 hrs)		 $125
2 units
 (15 hrs)		 $225
3 units
 (22.5 hrs)		 $325
4 units
 (30 hrs)		 $425
5 units
 (37.5 hrs)		 $500
6 units
 (45 hrs)		 $600
 


I  Shiatsu
 15 Hours

In this course we will introduce you to the principles which underlay all of the oriental therapies. Also, you will learn to give a traditional full-body Shiatsu Massage and do so in a way that is efficient in mechanics, and so is non-injurious to your body.
 

II  Acupressure Therapy
 7.5 Hours

An understanding of acupuncture medicine theory, and how to use acupressure to treat common ailments.
 

III  Tui-Na
 7.5 Hours

Tui-Na (Chinese for Push-Pull) is the popular Chinese term for Massage. In this course you will learn a more dynamic approach to bodywork than the rhythmic point-pressing, typical in a basic Shiatsu session. 

 

IV  Thai Massage 
(Nuad-Bo-Rarn)
 15 Hours

Nuad-Bo-Rarn is Traditional Thailand Medical Massage. This unique form of shiatsu massage blends rhythmical movements with powerful dynamic stretches, to open up the body’s energy channels. Awakening and invigorating, the techniques you learn in this course will give you excellent new ways to incorporate stretching into your therapy sessions.
Series Total - 45 Hours