October 2026 Non Residential Foundation Course

October 2026 Non Residential Foundation Course

  

Happy to announce our upcoming

Foundation Course             

This is a comprehensive beginner’s course over four days that offers a full body routine to students with no previous experience. It can also offer massage therapists new techniques to enrich their existing practice.

What you will learn
This fantastic Shiatsu Foundation course is designed to give you a solid grounding in Shiatsu bodywork and a more extensive introduction to the theories of Chinese medicine.

You will develop your own awareness to Qi (energy) and learn to enhance its movement within the body, clearing blockages, strengthening vitality and life flow with daily Qi Gong practice.

You will begin to understand how your body works and what it is saying to you.

Learning powerful acupressure points you will be able to balance your body and live in attunement with the natural rhythms of nature and life.

You can then share this gift by giving safe and effective shiatsu to friends and family and integrate these new and powerful techniques into an already existing massage practice.

Upon completion you will receive a certificate and the foundation qualification required to enter professional Shiatsu Studies which is recognised across Europe.

OUR DYNAMIC TEACHING TEAM

Upcoming Japanese Acupressure Certificate Course

Upcoming Japanese Acupressure Certificate Course

Happy to announce our upcoming Japanese Acupressure Certificate Course in January 2024

This is a stand-alone Certificate course in Japanese Acupressure. It allows you to charge for your practice to the general public and is the first stage of a three year programme that will allow you to become a fully qualified Shiatsu Practitioner.

Many people simply complete the course for their own health benefit and interest.

If you are already a complementary therapist this course will deepen your understanding of the body and how to treat clients from the ancient Chinese Medicine perspective.

ESS Cork Japanese Acupressure Certificate

OUR DYNAMIC TEACHING TEAM

Sheena Woods

Teacher with ESS Cork
since 2010

Sarah Zugno

Shiatsu Practitioner & Qi-Gong Teacher

2023’s Latest Foundation Level Graduates

2023’s Latest Foundation Level Graduates

CONGRATULATIONS to our latest group of students for completing their Shiatsu Foundation level. WELL DONE! The team at ESS Cork would like to wish you all the best, hoping that shiatsu continues to be a strength and resource in your lives and that you find a way to share your skills and the amazing benefits of shiatsu with others. We hope you keep in touch. Enjoy!

INTENSIVE SHIATSU FOUNDATION WORKSHOP

Our recent 4 day shiatsu workshop was thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attended. Attentively taught and mindfully nourished all set in the stunningly beautiful West Cork on the #WildAtlanticWay.

We covered:

  • Qi gong, 18 stances of Taichi qigong shibashi, outside in nature with panoramic views
  • Self massage of Do-in and the Makko ho stretches
  • Shiatsu principles and its application in 4 different positions, face down, face up, side and sitting

After the 4 immersive days participants left with not only a Shiatsu Foundation Qualification, but a renewed connection with themselves, others and nature.

CONGRATUATIONS