LEVEL 1
Japanese Bodywork Introduction 1 & 2
Prerequisite: None
During this 2 intensive courses of 4 days each, students learn the basic competencies and techniques to give a whole body treatment by working on the 12 classical acupuncture meridians.
Program:
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Basic whole body treatment
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Theory of the Five Transformations in Oriental Medicine and their practical application
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Treatment and study of the 12 classical acupuncture meridians
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Five Transformations treatment of the Hara
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Qi Gong and Meditation
Total of 8 intensive course days or 50 hours
The students who complete level 1 will be invited to
- Submit 10 case write-ups following a required format
- Complete a homework assignment of 50 hours
- Successfully complete an online exam that covers the material seen during level 1
LEVEL 2
Shinzui Japanese Bodywok 1 & 2
Prerequisite: Level 1 or bodywork experience
During this 2 intensive courses of 4 days each, students deepen their competencies and techniques and learn diagnostic tools to be able to treat more specifiek conditions.
Program
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Hara and whole body diagnosis
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Treatment of the Hara
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Deepening the understanding of the theory and practice of the Five Transformations
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Qi Gong and Meditation
Total of 8 days or 50 hours
The students who complete level 2 will be invited to
- Submit 20 case write-ups following a required format
- Complete a homework assignment of 50 hours
- Successfully complete an online exam that covers the material seen during level 1
LEVEL 3
Advanced Shinzui Bodywork 1 & 2
Prerequisite: Level 2 or bodywork experience
During this 2 intensive courses of 4 days each, students will be able to deepen their competencies, techniques and diagnostic understanding. We learn the 12 Zen Shiatsu meridians and their connection to the Myofascial Meridians.
Program
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The 12 Zen Shiatsu meridians and Myofascial Meridians
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Deepening of the knowledge about the diagnostic tools
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Qi Gong and Meditation
Total of 8 days or 50 hours
The students who complete level 3 will be invited to
- Submit 30 case write-ups following a required format
- Complete a homework assignment of 50 hours
FINAL EXAM & CERTIFICATION
Shinzui Practitioner certification
Students who have taken the 3 levels of the Shinzui Bodywork training program will be invited to take a practical, oral and written exam.

Foundation Course
7-10 October 2021
Due to the current situation with the pandemic
all our courses in Japan are suspended.
We wil reevaluate the situation
by the end of August 2021.
Thank you for your understanding.
Philippe & Hiroko
Shinzui Bodywork Method Training
FOUNDATION LEVEL
Become a professional Shinzui Bodywork practitioner
The program consists of 3 levels that can be taken at your own pace.
Ampuku Foundation Course
Shinzui Bodywork Method Training
FOUNDATION LEVEL
Become a professional Shinzui Bodywork practitioner
The program consists of 3 levels that can be taken at your own pace.
Ampuku Practitioner Diploma Course Flowchart
Level 1
Japanese Bodywork Introduction
Level 1
Japanese Bodywork Introduction
Level 2
Shinzui Japanese Bodywork
Level 3
Advanced
Shinzui Bodywork
Shinzui Bodywork Method Training
FOUNDATION LEVEL
Become a professional Shinzui Bodywork practitioner
The program consists of 3 levels that can be taken at your own pace.
The aim of Level 1 is to deepen the basic competencies and techniques from the Foundation course
– through a combination of Online and In-Person programs
As a Level 1 student you will learn:
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Extended full body treatment in prone, supine, side and sitting positions
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The 12 meridians of East Asian medicine and their main Acupressure points
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Yin & Yang and the 5 Transformations
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Qi Gong exercises
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Meditations
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Self-Ampuku
The Course has 4 components: the in-person program / the online program /
two tutorial sessions / twenty recorded treatments
2 intensive 5-day courses (total - 60 hours)
Pre-requisite: Foundation Course
2) Online program:
1) The Channels of East Asian medicine - Level 1
2) Ampuku - the Essence of Japanese Bodywork - Level 1
3) Life Nourishing Arts - Level 1
These 3 video courses will be available at Shinzui Bodywork Online from September 2021: https://online.shinzui.com/
During Level 1 you'll be asked to take 2 x 1 hour tutorial sessions - providing an opportunity for reflection, questions,
feedback and individual support.
More information about the Tutorial sessions
4) Treatment records:
You’ll be asked to submit 20 recorded treatments, following the required format.
Exam 1:
Students who successfully complete all 4 components of the course will then be invited to take Exam 1.
Students who pass Exam 1 will receive the Ampuku Academy Japan Level One Certificate
Shinzui Bodywork Method Training
FOUNDATION LEVEL
Become a professional Shinzui Bodywork practitioner
The program consists of 3 levels that can be taken at your own pace.
The aim of Level 2 is to learn diagnostic skills and to deepen the competencies and techniques from Level 1
- through a combination of Online and In-Person programs
As a Level 2 student you will learn:
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Hara diagnosis and 3 dimensional listening techniques
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Advanced techniques in prone, supine, side and sitting positions
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The 6 Divisions of East Asian medicine - their application in clinical practice
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Advanced Yin & Yang, 5 Transformations, 6 Divisions and 8 Forces of Nature
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Qi Gong exercises
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Meditations
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How to teach Self-Ampuku, basic Qi gong and Meditation, to support one's patients.
The Course has 4 components:
the in-person program / the online program /
two tutorial sessions / thirty recorded treatments
2 intensive 5-day courses (total - 60 hours)
Prerequisite: Level 1
2) Online program:
1) The Channels of East Asian medicine - Level 2
2) Ampuku - the Essence of Japanese Bodywork - Level 2
3) Life Nourishing Arts- Level 2
4) Diagnosis in East Asian Medicine 1
These 4 video courses will be available at Shinzui Bodywork Online: online.shinzui.com/
During Level 2 you'll be asked to take 2 x 1 hour tutorial sessions - providing an opportunity for reflection, questions,
feedback and individual support.
4) Treatment records:
You’ll be asked to submit 30 recorded treatments, following the required format.
Exam 2:
Students who successfully complete all 4 components of the course will then be invited to take Exam 2.
Students who pass Exam 2 will receive the Ampuku Academy Japan Level Two Certificate
Shinzui Bodywork Method Training
FOUNDATION LEVEL
Become a professional Shinzui Bodywork practitioner
The program consists of 3 levels that can be taken at your own pace.
Shinzui Bodywork Method Training
FOUNDATION LEVEL
Become a professional Shinzui Bodywork practitioner
The program consists of 3 levels that can be taken at your own pace.
Cancellations
Cancellation policy: no refund can be given once a course has been signed up for and paid.
For courses involving travel, therefore, we recommend that you take travel cancellation insurance when booking your trip.