The four-year accredited Shiatsu therapist diploma course
starts twice a year. The course that begins in springtime is referred to as the A-course. During the summer there is a recess.
The course that begin in the fall is referred to as the B-course.
Level 4 with Kawada sensei starts once a year in August. Get the detailed PDF here in English.
Diploma course times are from 10.00 to approximately 17.30 and begin with Do-In. On Monday evenings, the school is open for practicing by students of all levels and is without costs. The evenings are organised by the school.
Download the full course programme here
The education is divided into four years, with each year six weekends of main classes, plus specialising seminars. All classes are taught by experienced and certified teachers. In addition, experienced assistants attend each class and seminar. Below you will find a brief description of the four years, and an overview of the seminars and self-study that are also part of the vocational training, with links to more elaborate descriptions.
Integrated educational programme
The vocational education is built up in an integrated manner. Each of the four years has its own programme, and each year takes you one level deeper. The main focus is on the practical and theoretical aspects of Shiatsu. In addition, attention is given to psychology, philosophy, personal development, communicative skills, and the practical aspects of the profession, such as running your own practice.
Modular education system
The N.S.K.S. has chosen a modular education system, because it enables students to study at their own pace. For instance, in four years time, students are expected to follow at least 20 diagnosis seminars (or four diagnosis weekends). It is up to the students to decide when to do this. The same goes for the required 300 hours of practice. In addition, the modular structure enables investing into just parts of the education, for personal purposes or postgraduate requirements. This way, everyone can benefit from the healing effects of Shiatsu and Do-In and from the insights the Oriental wisdom has to offer.
Compulsory modules
As mentioned before, a number of seminars and hours of self-study are compulsory for students to become a qualified Shiatsu therapist:
Self-study
An important and indispensable part of the education consists of self-study of the theory and techniques that are taught in the school. Students should invest four hours a week, on average. The N.S.K.S. recommends students to practice from the beginning of the education, both on clients and on each other. The school also organises practice weekends and every Monday evening the school is open for practicing.
The Monday evenings are organised by the School and each season begins directly after the Open Day.
Medical basic knowledge
Students graduating from the four levels of the school will obtain a certificate of the school. Obtaining the certificate for medical basic knowledge (from an accredited organization), together with all the compulsory modules mentioned above are necessary to qualify for the full-fledged diploma of Shiatsu Therapy. This diploma will enable recognition by a professional organization, such as the ones listed on the page professional associations. This in turn will enlarge the chance of future patients getting coverage for your consultations from their health insurances.
FULL DIPLOMA EDUCATION - DUTCH SCHOOL FOR CLASSICAL SHIATSU
The NSKS employs a number of professional competences. Following the acquisition of the knowledge, insights, methods, and skills taught in the education, the graduated Shiatsu therapist will have the following skills:
1. Working with patients
The Shiatsu therapist is capable of:
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