Shiatsu Certification at Acupuncture & Massage College

You can earn certification in the field of massage therapy in about eight months at Acupuncture & Massage College. AMC’s Massage Therapy program is designed for students seeking a career in the field of bodywork.

AMC’s Massage Therapy Certificate program is a 720-hour, 8 ¼-month program which includes 164 hours of supervised clinical practice.

Students learn energy work as well as structural bodywork modalities, Eastern as well as Western theory and technique and how to treat specific pain and dysfunction. The program exceeds standards set by national certification, and by most state and municipal governments for licensing.

Shiatsu, a form of Oriental therapy, promotes health and strengthens the body’s healing abilities. Shiatsu works to improve overall health by affecting the internal energy system.

Shiatsu is beneficial in the treatment of several health conditions including: Poor posture, joint problems, sprains, arthritis, sciatica, acute and chronic neck and back pain, sinusitis, and bronchitis, among other conditions.

Techniques are similar to those found in other therapies such as osteopathy, lymphatic drainage, acupressure, and physiotherapy. However, Shiatsu practitioners define physical health conditions and diseases as due to blockages and imbalances in the qi flow throughout the body, which differentiates its diagnosis and treatment from several other massage therapy modalities. Shiatsu combines assisted-stretching techniques and acupressure to restore qi energy balance in the body.

AMC’s Massage Therapy program offers a specialization in Japanese Shiatsu which enables students to develop experience working with a range of techniques within Asian systems of medicine. Students complete courses in Shiatsu, Swedish, medical massage, and the biosciences. Graduates of the program receive both a Shiatsu Certification and a Massage Therapy Diploma, a savings of $2,000.

For information about Acupuncture & Massage College’s Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs call Joe Calareso, Admissions Director, at (305) 595-9500.