Baby Shiatsu for Baby Massage Practitioners

Integrating baby-Shiatsu into your work: a course for Baby Massage instructors.

Please contact us for dates of the next course if you are interested.

This 2-day course is designed specifically for baby massage instructors, those who have undergone a baby massage training, and would like to enhance their skills using Shiatsu techniques.

Training days will last from 10am until 5.30pm (12 tutor hours for CPD).

Syllabus

1. Shiatsu

* what is Shiatsu?
* an introduction to Shiatsu touch, including use of Hara, 2 hands and breathing
* the theory of Yin/Yang
* acupressure points for common baby ailments (and self)
* self-shiatsu warm-up (Do-In), digestive chi-gung, and visualisation

2. Practical application

* the difference between baby massage and baby shiatsu
* integration of baby shiatsu into the baby massage routine (using dolls and real babies!)

3. Increasing skills

* the aims of our work
* working with parents/carers
* providing a supportive environment conducive to effective classes
* contra-indications and safety

4. Other

* further study
* book list
* a certificate will be given on completion of the course
* individual follow-up one-hour tutorial included in the price

There will be a practical demonstration of a baby-shiatsu class on day 2.

The cost of the course will be £150 for the 2 days training and a one-hour follow up tutorial at a time of your own choice. The course fee also includes venue, tea/coffee, and attractive course materials.