T R A I N I N G

Shiatsu Diploma Course

The Elemental Balance Shiatsu Diploma Course will help you to:
  • Develop a sensitivity for Qi within yourself and others
  • Gain a foundational understanding of human anatomy
  • Learn the techniques that allow you to give treatments to family, friends and potential clients
  • Integrate the deep knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine in relation to the meridians and the techniques for their treatment
  • Explore innovative ways to move and interact with your own body and others, enhancing your overall physicality and connection



Diploma Course Dates for 2026 to be confirmed

Course Length:
Total hours in class will be 140 hours and approx. 40+ hours for case studies and individual home studies to prepare for the exam.

Certification Requirements:
Attending the full course at Quartz Heights. Submission of 40 recorded treatments (at least 5 treatments per person). Successful completion of both theory and practical examinations.

Course fee: R 45 000 ( payment plan is an option )

Location: The Diploma course will be held in the Kouga mountains at the Quartz Heights mountain retreat. Only 2 students at a time will fully immerse themselves in the art of Shiatsu.

The course is suitable for beginners, but also practitioners from other modalities, who would like to further their skills and broaden their knowledge.

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