Massage Training in Maroochydore
Learn how to give shiatsu and facilitate healing – with this training you will come to understand the principles of Traditional Oriental Medicine and be able to balance your client’s energy through shiatsu massage.
ShiatsuHeart offers One day workshops as well as longer course structures.
One Day Workshops and Courses
One Day Shiatsu Workshops and Courses are currently on offer in at the Coastal Wellbeing Centre in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. Watch this space for information on the next one.
Along our journey, you will discover how to connect with your Hara (belly), to ensure that your intuition is strong, and your physical energy grounded. Basic Shiatsu techniques and principles will be covered, plus some Traditional Chinese Wisdom will be shared.
These workshops are suitable for beginners through to professional massage therapists wishing to broaden their skill base. The Day will be an integrated learning experience, where intuition is honoured. Bring along an open heart, a desire to meet like-minded people, and have some fun while we learn the ancient and beautiful practice of Zen Shiatsu!
We will also be looking into the oriental concepts of Ki (life-force), the channels or Meridians, and Tsubos (acupressure points). This will help to deepen your understanding of how Shiatsu works.
Come along to meet some great people and share a day together. Learn to believe in yourself as a massage therapist and shine your light brightly for all to benefit from.
The Back Sequence is the one that everyone really enjoys, and is a great way to start any Zen Shiatsu session. It helps to address back complaints (obviously), as well as calming the nervous system and relaxing the recipient. It is also possible to diagnose and treat every organ in the body through the treatment of the Bladder points (tsubos) down the back (see diagram below). All you have to do – along with knowing a few Shiatsu techniques, is to be present to what the moment is showing you and trust your inner wisdom.
No. 2: Zen Shiatsu Massage – Head & Neck Sequence
The Head & Neck Sequence is very enjoyable indeed, your partner will thank you for learning this one 
It is good for helping with nervous tension, headache, neck and shoulder pain, lower back pain, insomnia and hypertension. There is just something so very relaxing about having our heads massaged. Lets face it, even the shampoo at the hair-dressers is fantastic!
The head and neck areas are susceptible to storing stress and tension. This workshop will equip you with a massage sequence that successfully works to relieve and deeply support this highly sensitive area. It will profoundly relax the bodymind, and leave your client or partner feeling light and clear, not to mention blissful.
No. 3: Zen Shiatsu Massage – Side Sequence
The Side Sequence is one of my favourites. The side sequence works predominantly on the Gall Bladder Meridian. This meridian is partnered with the Liver and strongly influences its functioning. The Liver / Gall Bladder partnership is in charge of the free flow of Ki (energy) and blood around the entire body. Treating the sides of the body not only helps to open up our physical structure (shoulders, hips etc), but also has a profound effect on moving the Ki throughout the whole body. Usually recipients feel quite changed, not so grumpy and lighter after this treatment. It is also great for relieving headaches, stiff neck and shoulders, and fatigue.
Longer Courses also available
Shiatsu 1 – An Introduction to Zen Shiatsu (2 Part Course).
Part A – 6 weeks 3 hours per week.
This course gives you a full body massage sequence spread over the six week period – you receive and perform treatments, whilst learning techniques and the Zen Shiatsu Principles. (This course can also stand alone).
Part B - 8 weeks 3 hours per week.
This course covers the 14 classic meridians (Ki pathways) and their treatment positions. You will learn the basic theories underpinning Traditional Oriental Medicine: Yin/Yang Theory and The Five Elements. (Part A is a pre-requisite for this course)
Parts A and B together are Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) for the Shiatsu 1module of the ‘Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies’ offered by the Queensland College of Oriental Massage (Diamond Valley, Sunshine Coast Hinterland).
Please refer to the TRAINING section of this website for more information on massage courses.
Massage
Now located right in the heart of Maleny at 21 Coral Street! Make your appointment now for a supportive and therapeutic massage session with Leanne.
ShiatsuHeart bodywork is a deeply relaxing and nurturing physical therapy. Shiatsu massage works by supporting the vital Ki (life force) of the human body, thus restoring harmony, vitality, and preventing disease. Shiatsu not only improves many physical conditions but also addresses their related psycho-emotional causes.
Shiatsu massage originated in Japan over a thousand years ago and is underpinned by a deep understanding of Traditional Oriental Medicine.
“Traditional Oriental Medicine takes the view of the body as a garden - not a machine. If the water is not flowing and the plants not flourishing, we look up stream to see why. Unlike Western medicine, Oriental medicine has grasped the concept that the mind, body and spirit are intrinsically intertwined.”
(Leanne Collett, Director, ShiatsuHeart)
Book a treatment now in Maleny (Sunshine Coast Hinterland)
Ph – 07 5435 2130 Mob – 0438 179 748
21 Coral Street, MALENY QLD 4552
