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

Next Shiatsu Diploma course starts on the 2nd September 2026
Dates for the entire course are:

2nd-7th September
14th -19th October
25th- 30th November
13th-18th January
10th -15th March
28th April - 3rd May

Exam in August 2027

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.

Student Testimonials

A n g e l a

"I attended Anne's workshop to learn the basics of Shiatsu and was blown away by the diverse knowledge she shared in such a short time. There is so much to Shiatsu and I certainly want to dive deeper into the understanding of the body, its energetic fields/ meridians and treating imbalances from an Eastern wisdoms perspective. I immediately incorporated some of the techniques into my massage practice and cannot wait to do the full course soon. Anne is very passionate about healing and holistic living. She is authentic and generous with her wealth of knowledge but also her lived wisdom. In my opinion a master of her craft. You would be very fortunate to learn from the best." - Angela: Therapeutic Massage Therapist (Australia)

T e s s

"I found Anne to be a remarkable teacher with a vast and thorough knowledge of her subject and I appreciated her 'German precision' for the details of the modality. I highly recommend Anne's Shiatsu course to anyone who is seeking to understand this fascinating and phenomenal healing art." - Tess (France)

C l a i r e

"Anne is a wonderful professional and teacher. She shares her infinite knowledge and passion for Shiatsu with patience, kindness and wisdom, always making sure all her students are on board. She balances theory and practices which makes the experience very pleasant. I always wished the days to be longer in order to benefit from her experience! Anne is curious and compassionate and has a beautiful heart. I recommend studying with her with no hesitation." - Claire B (South Africa)

C a r l a

"My time training Shiatsu with Anne has felt like a retreat. With gentleness, flexible structure and a lot of practice, Anne guided us into the world of Shiatsu. The quietness of the mountains allows your nervous system to deeply relax. It is a unique opportunity to dive so deep into Shiatsu in such a small group. I can highly recommend it to anyone!" - Carla (Germany)

J o n a t h a n

"Studying Shiatsu with Anne at Quartz Heights was an incredible experience. Anne has a wealth of knowledge and taught both theory and practical aspects of Shiatsu in a detailed and balanced way. Waking up in such a serene setting with all the time and space to immerse myself into working with Qi has been a life changing experience. I feel very well prepared to share this beautiful practice with my clients" - Jonathan (South Africa)