Foundations of Zen Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies

Next Course Intake: March 2025

Touch is the most instinctive form of healing.

Shiatsu is a dynamic body therapy in which the therapist interacts with the receiver to restore balance in the energy system. It is founded on the Traditional Chinese Medicine theory that energy moves through channels within the body, known as meridians. Shiatsu practitioners aim to restore balance through the meridians to promote health and strengthen the body’s healing abilities.

Why study Shiatsu?

Imbalances in the body, that is, too little or too much qi, can manifest in various ailments depending on which meridians are affected. Zen Shiatsu provides healing in a gentle non-invasive way with the use of various body parts, to move and balance qi.

Practitioners use their fingers, thumbs, elbows, knuckles, feet, and palms, to assist in the manipulation and mobilisation of joints, gentle stretching, and acupressure.

This Japanese form of dry massage is completed on the floor where the client wears comfortable clothing, and is suitable for all ages and health conditions.

Performing a Shiatsu routine is therapeutic for the practitioner as well, as it requires flexibility, mobility and strength.

After this course, students will have achieved competency in understanding and performing:

  1. Zen Shiatsu Manual Techniques

  2. 6 Complete Zen Shiatsu Routines

  3. Practitioner Self-Care including Do-In

  4. Zen Shiatsu Theory

  5. Tsubo Point Condition-Specific Treatments

  6. Meridian Stretches

  7. 14 Meridians including their major treatment points

  8. Introduction to Oriental Diagnosis and Treatment Plans

Key Course Information

Study Mode

A combination of self-paced online learning and monthly face-to-face workshops in Sydney (8 in total).

Intimate Classes

Each course intake has a student cap of 12 people (6 pairs) for specialised individual tuition.

Hands-On Course

Our aim is to provide a practical course, which will focus on patient engagement from the first lesson.

Course Price

The cost of this course is $7,672.00 (including GST). Payment plan applications are available upon approval.

Course Structure

The course will commence in March 2025 and will run for 12 months (approx. 500 hours). Dates TBC.

Study Commitment

The online component will require you to invest approx. 10 hours of study and Zen Shiatsu practice per week.

Course Fees 2025

OPTION 1

Course Only

Pay in full by 10th March 2025, includes:

Foundations of Zen Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies Course

Pay by EFT $7,672 incl. GST

OPTION 2

Course + Unlimited Yoga

Pay in full by 10th March 2025, includes:

Foundations of Zen Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies Course

PLUS - 12 month unlimited yoga pass (valued at $1,500)

Pay by EFT $9,172 incl. GST

OPTION 3

EARLY BIRD OFFER

Pay in full by 10th February 2025, includes:

Foundations of Zen Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies Course (valued at $7,672 incl. GST)

12-month unlimited yoga pass (valued at $1,500)

BONUS EARLY BIRD GIFT - 2 Day Retreat in a shared room on the 14-16th Feb 2025 (valued at $850)

Valued at $10,022.50

$8,000 incl. GST

Secure your spot and enrol now:

*Payment plan applications are available upon approval

Terms & Conditions

All payments are in $AUD; All payments are inclusive of GST; No additional service fees are applicable; Additional charges may apply to overseas transaction and foreign currency conversions; Full course fees are 100% refundable if the course is cancelled by Masters Meridian Yoga; Fees are refundable in full (minus an administration fee of $200-) if you cancel on or before 30 days prior to course commencement; Course bookings are fully transferrable providing the transferee meets the application requirements; The 2 Day Retreat includes all accommodation, meals and classes but excludes travel to and from the venue; In the event that you are unable to complete the course due to serious illness or accident all reasonable measures will be taken to provide a pro-rata refund amount and/or the ability for the student to complete the course at a later date as agreed by the parties; All learning resources are provided online to complete the course, please note that we do not print learning resources as we care for the environment. You will be required to provide your own computer and internet connection.

Meet Lisa Masters

The founder of Masters Meridian Yoga and the creator and principal teacher of this course. Lisa began her training in 1988 with Andrzej Gospodarczyk and holds a graduate diploma in Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies (HLT52215). She has been teaching Shiatsu since 1996. In 1998, Lisa opened her first yoga studio, the College of Therapy Yoga and Zen Shiatsu, in Gladesville, where she witnessed firsthand the transformative benefits of both yoga and Shiatsu for her clients. With over 40 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lisa continues to support clients through her clinic practice. She is also a registered member of the Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia (STAA).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our focus is on teaching you, the student, the techniques and routines first, while the underlying theory and principles will be introduced as we progress.

    This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to move and balance qi by engaging with the meridians and treatment methodology of Oriental Therapies.

  • This course includes self-paced online learning and monthly in-person workshops, 8 in total. These workshops will be held in Gladesville, Sydney.

    It is currently proposed that the workshop schedule will be a Friday evening (4 hour class) and a full practical day on the Saturday.

  • Anyone wishing to improve their knowledge in meridian location and achieve therapeutic outcomes for family and friends.

    This is an entry-level course, with no prior knowledge needed.

  • Yes, this course will give you credit towards the 500hr Yoga Teacher Training or 1200hr Therapy Training course.

    Those who have completed prior courses with Masters Meridian Yoga will receive recognition of prior learning for some of the modules. However, this will be granted on a case by case basis.

  • Yes. The ability to have hands-on therapeutic skills will benefit you as a teacher by allowing you the option to further improve your clients health outcomes.