Shiatsu 400/600-Hour Diploma Program
Shiatsu is more than a technique—it’s a complete approach to restoring balance, vitality, and harmony through touch. Our diploma program is designed to guide you into both the depth of Shiatsu tradition and the confidence to bring it into professional practice.
Two Pathways to Certification
- 400 Hours (Massage Therapists)
For those already trained in core health sciences, this focused program builds directly on your background, immersing you in Shiatsu’s theory, practice, and clinical applications.
Tuition: $2,850 - 600 Hours (Non-Therapists)
For newcomers to the field, this option includes an additional 200 hours of Core Classes—covering anatomy, physiology, ethics, and professional foundations—before moving into the Shiatsu curriculum.
Tuition: $4,500
The Core (600 Hours Only)
- Anatomy & Physiology – A solid understanding of the body’s systems.
- Helping Relations / Sexuality / Code of Ethics – Learning how to create safe, ethical, and professional therapeutic relationships.
The Shiatsu Curriculum (for all students)
- Introduction to Shiatsu – History, philosophy, and principles of this healing art.
- Shiatsu I: Meridian Theory – Mapping the body’s energy pathways.
- Shiatsu II: Five Elements – Understanding balance through the lens of traditional theory.
- Shiatsu III: Katas – Practical sequences and therapeutic applications.
- Clinic / Case Studies / Integration – Supervised practice with real clients, where knowledge becomes skill.
Why Train With Us
- More than Hours, It’s a Calling – This program isn’t about ticking boxes; it’s about embodying Shiatsu with depth and integrity.
- Hands-On Training – Clinical practice is at the heart of the program so you graduate prepared, confident, and capable.
- Human Approach – Beyond technical knowledge, we emphasize compassion, presence, and respect—the qualities that make a practitioner truly effective.
Graduates are prepared to bring Shiatsu into wellness centers, health clinics, or private practice. Whether you’re expanding an existing massage career or stepping into holistic therapy for the first time, this program equips you with a powerful, healing modality rooted in tradition and deeply relevant today.