About the course
Pro Shiatsu Training offers a comprehensive Shiatsu certification course designed for individuals seeking to become accomplished Shiatsu practitioners. Our unique approach combines traditional Shiatsu techniques with Dr. Helaina Kennedy's innovative method of using specially designed wooden sticks, which provide the effects of acupuncture without the use of needles. Students will learn to effectively apply precise pressure on meridians to release blocked energy, enhancing both their practice and the well-being of their future clients. By enrolling in our course, participants can expect to gain valuable skills and knowledge in a supportive environment focused on health and well-being.
Dr. Helaina Kennedy
Founder and Instructor
Pro Shiatsu Course
Hout Bay this July
Namikoshi Shiatsu Method
Monday: 13th from 11am to 2pm
Wednesday: 15th from 11am to 2pm
Friday: 17th from 11am to 2pm
Monday: 20th 11am to 2pm
Wednesday: 22nd 11am to 2pm
Friday: 24th 11am to 2pm
Location:
The Barn, Valley Road, Hout Bay
Duration 18 hours of practical training and putting theory into practice.
THP- Dr Helaina Kennedy, registration practice number-5706388 - is a registered Practitioner, she is on the board of traditional natural Healer’s in Pretoria, and has been in practice for over 20 years. Her knowledge in herbs and eating right for various health issues has helped hundreds of satisfied clients.
Shiatsu is basically acupuncture without the needles, Dr Helaina uses little sticks which she invented 20 years ago to have a similar effect as the needles for those who don’t like the idea of needles.
Her classes are unique as you will be taught how to apply the exact amount of pressure on stuck energy on the meridians.
Learn how to successfully treat ailments with confidence.
Further courses will be held every two weeks until end of November 2026 thereafter price’s will increase.
Many shiatsu practitioners have limited year’s in practice due to wear and tear on the thumbs .
This shiatsu course technique will save your thumbs and hands using a shiatsu wooden stick which Dr Helaina invented and will share with you on how it saved her joints whilst treating clients who have been with her for 20 years.
Course Content
Instruction in Preparing the system for treatment. Learn pressure points for
Headaches
Sinus
Epilepsy
Dizziness
Eyes
Liver
Gallbladder
On Face (diagrams will be given)
Learn all ear points, face and head
(study and apply pressure)
Learn the physical effects shiatsu has on the skin, muscular, skeletal, and digestive system.
TSUBOS:
What to look for in relation to body discomfort, how to move stuck energy, bringing back the life-force.
ENDOCRINE
(ductless, secret hormones directly into the system)
EXOCRINE
(with ducts, external secretion, example , sweat, mammary glands)
Learn common symptoms affecting energy in relation to certain organs and how shiatsu rejuvenates these areas.
Lung
Large intestine
Triple warmer
Circulation- heart constructor
Small intestine
Heart
Stomach meridian
Stomach
Spleen
Bladder / bladder meridian
Kidney meridian
Gallbladder meridian
Liver meridian
Governing vessel
Conception vessel
