MTSU-1105 SHIATSU CLINIC TRAINING AND SUMMARY SESSION

This course prepares and orients students to all aspects of the Shiatsu clinical setting. Administrative policies and procedures are reviewed along with a review of contraindications, client/therapist roles, client aftercare, and client retention. Chinese Medicine concepts, shiatsu intake, assessment and treatment planning are reviewed so that students can feel confident working with their clinic clients. Adjunctive techniques taught include chair shiatsu, auricular therapy, moxibustion and cupping. Students present their client cases, assessment and treatment possibilities are discussed by the group and recommendations are offered.