Shiatsu is a unique Japanese bodywork therapy. Sometimes called Japanese physiotherapy, it works the entire body through stretching, gentle joint manipulation, and pressure techniques to balance the energy of the body.

Shiatsu follows the same basic principles of acupuncture, but without the use of needles.

The results are profound! Shiatsu, very popular in Japan, has been gaining increased acceptance in the UK over the last twenty years or so.

Shiatsu can be used to help with - Spookiness, Anxiety and Depression, Irritability, 'Aggression', Muscular Tension as well as disorders of the musculoskeletal system such as, Sore Backs, Sprains and Strains, Joint Pain - often seen in competition and older horses.

Two types of courses are available to people interested in discovering more about Shiatsu.

The two-year practitioner course comprises 56 days over two years which cover Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced stages.

The course is run on a part-time basis in order to accommodate both full-time students and people in full-time employment.

Areas studied include:

• The history and development of Shiatsu
• Do-in oriental exercises for health and vitality
• Self-development exercises for palpatory and energetic sensitivity
• Shiatsu techniques
• Treatment of horses
• Traditional Chinese medicine-philosophy and practice
• Five element cycle
• Anatomy and physiology of the horse
• Equine behaviour
• Twelve classical meridians - their position and point location
• Zones and Ting points
• Assessment models and procedures
• Keeping of treatment records

Equine Behaviour Therapist and Equine Dentist Cathy has her own equine consultancy in Northamptonshire and has been specifically working with horses with behavioural issues for the past five years. Having been acquainted with Shiatsu for humans for the past 13 years she has pioneered the creation of a course specifically for horses.

Upon successful completion of this course, registered Practitioners will
receive referral clients within their area.

Note: Places on courses are limited so please register your interest as soon as possible.

For more information, click here.

Course starts with an introductory weekend September 23rd/24th
Unit	Month	Dates	Unit Title
Basics	October	21/22	The New Beginning
Unit 1	November	4/5	Getting in Touch
Unit 2	December	9/10	Metal Element
Unit 3	December	9/10	Earth Element
Please note that while students are welcome to book any of the individual courses listed above all units must be completed to be eligible to take examinations to gain qualification. The college reserves the rights to change the syllabus and course dates for the Equine Shiatsu courses.