Shiatsu Practitioner Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Shiatsu Practitioner Do?
Shiatsu practitioners provide health maintenance, health education, whole health evaluation and recommendations for wellbeing, and treatment of certain illness through energetic evaluation of the body's life energy system (Ki) and regulation of the life energy system through various energetic and manual techniques.
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Complementary And Alternative Medicine
Medical practices which are not part of the standard care in healthcare.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Shiatsu Practitioner
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialComplementary And Alternative Medicine knowledge
Medical practices which are not part of the standard care in healthcare.
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EssentialHuman Physiology knowledge
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
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EssentialPathologies Treated By Acupuncture knowledge
The types and range of conditions such as physical pain, head aches, back pain, allergies, addictions, digestive problems or cold, which are treated by acupuncture.
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EssentialTraditional Chinese Medicine knowledge
Theories of traditional Chinese medical practices that put emphasis on various mind and body practices, as well as herbal medicine to treat or prevent various health problems.
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EssentialHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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EssentialRelaxation Techniques knowledge
The various methods and techniques used to alleviate stress and bring peace and relaxation to the body and mind. This includes activities such as yoga, qigong or t`ai chi.
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EssentialMassage Theory knowledge
Principles of holistic therapeutic body massage, the application of massage techniques and the appropriate body posture, massage sequences and different mediums, massage benefits and contraindications.
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EssentialMassage Types knowledge
Techniques used and types of massage therapies such as shiatsu, deep tissue massage, Swedish, hot stone and Thai massage.
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EssentialApply Context Specific Clinical Competences skill
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …
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EssentialCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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EssentialDevelop Therapeutic Relationships skill
Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process and to maximise the potential of healthy …
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EssentialEmpathise With The Healthcare User skill
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EssentialEnsure Safety Of Healthcare Users skill
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
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EssentialIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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EssentialListen Actively skill
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …
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EssentialMaintain Work Area Cleanliness skill
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
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EssentialPromote Mental Health skill
Promote factors that enhance emotional well-being such as self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life, control of one`s environment, spirituality, self-direction and positive relationships.
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EssentialProvide Health Education skill
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
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EssentialFollow-up On Healthcare Users' Treatment skill
Review and evaluate the progress of the prescribed treatment, taking further decisions with the healthcare users and their carers.
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EssentialIdentify Energetic Meridians skill
Identify and locate energy meridians, the paths in the body through which, according to Traditional Chinese medicine, the life-energy "Qi" flows.
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EssentialObserve Healthcare Users skill
Observe healthcare users and record significant conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents, notifying a supervisor or physician when required.
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EssentialPerform Shiatsu Massages skill
Perform massages on clients to reduce their stress and pain according to the shiatsu principles, based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine.
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OptionalSterilization Techniques knowledge
The methods and techniques used to destroy or remove microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria that can contaminate medical instruments or any type of material in a health care setting.
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OptionalAcupuncture Methods knowledge
Techniques and methods used to normalise the flow of Qi energy in the body for relieving pain and related symptoms by applying various specific types of needles into different acupuncture …
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OptionalAcupressure knowledge
The principles applied in acupuncture using only physical pressure on acupuncture points on the body, unblocking meridians through which the energy called "Qi" is flowing.
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OptionalHomeopathy knowledge
The alternative medicine whereby pills or liquid mixtures containing only a little of an active ingredient (usually a plant or mineral) can treat a disease.
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OptionalReflexology knowledge
The application of pressure to plantar, palmar, facial, cranial, dorsal, atrial and reflex points of the body with a specific finger or hand gestures and techniques, such as acupressure and …
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OptionalAuriculotherapy knowledge
Alternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the ear is a microsystem which represents the entire body. Thus the physical, mental or emotional health conditions can …
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OptionalBe In Touch With Your Body knowledge
The key aspects of applied anatomy, psychology, nutrition, physiology, and psychosocial studies and how they relate to the self-awareness of one's body.
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OptionalFasciatherapy knowledge
A manual therapy applied on the fascia (the connective tissue woven through the entire body) which is used for the treatment of physical or psychological disorders such as pain and …
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OptionalHomeopathy Remedies knowledge
The characteristics, components and effects of homeopathic medication.
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OptionalBalneotherapy knowledge
The use of therapeutic baths to treat a variety of conditions, through relaxation, massage or stimulation techniques. This includes the beneficial properties of mineral waters and mud-wrapping techniques.
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OptionalGeneral Medicine knowledge
General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalKinesiology knowledge
The study of human movement, performance and function, the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology and neuroscience.
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OptionalTypes Of Aromatherapy Treatments knowledge
Field of information which distinguishes a variety of ways to apply aromatherapy treatment, such as massages, inhalers, baths, vaporizers, compresses, diffusers, meditiation or deodorizers.
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OptionalPhytotherapy knowledge
The characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.
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OptionalSkin Types knowledge
The different skin types, such as dry, normal, oily, and sensitive.
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OptionalKinetics knowledge
The study of movement and its causes.
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OptionalEtiopathy knowledge
Alternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the practitioner uses only his hands to treat the patients' symptoms on longer term by diagnosing the deeper cause …
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OptionalNeurophysiology knowledge
The medical specialty which is concerned with the study of the nervous system functionalities.
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OptionalIridology knowledge
Alternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the patterns and other characteristics of the iris represent the entire body, thus the physical, mental or emotional health …
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OptionalAccept Own Accountability skill
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
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OptionalAdvise On Healthcare Users' Informed Consent skill
Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.
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OptionalAdvise On Mental Health skill
Advise persons of all ages and groups in terms of the health-promoting aspects of individual behaviour and institutions with regard to the personal, social and structural factors on physical and …
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OptionalApply Acupuncture skill
Use procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques, such as penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles manipulated by the hands or …
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OptionalApply Massage Therapy skill
Apply massage therapy to relieve patient's pain by using various specialised techniques.
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OptionalDemonstrate Professional Attitude To Clients skill
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OptionalEducate On The Prevention Of Illness skill
Offer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve …
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OptionalAdvise On Healthy Lifestyles skill
Promote healthy lifestyles, preventive measures and self-care by strengthening empowerment, promoting health and enhancing behaviours and therapeutic compliance, providing patients with the adequate information in order to support compliance with …
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OptionalApply A Holistic Approach In Care skill
Use bio-psycho-social models for care and take into account cultural and existential dimensions of the healthcare user, transforming a holistic understanding into practical measures.
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OptionalApply Aromatherapy skill
Use the therapeutic benefits of essential oils to produce massage blends, cream or lotions and help improve the physical and emotional health and well-being.
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OptionalApply Deep Tissue Massage skill
Apply precise techniques and pressures to bring changes to specific tissue layers in the body.
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OptionalGive Massages skill
Provide clients with head, hand, neck, facial or full body massages.
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OptionalPromote Healthy Lifestyle skill
Provide information to clients about the role of physical activity, modes of exercise and related services and the importance of healthy activities for daily living.
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OptionalSelect Acupuncture Points skill
Based on the examination of the patient and his/hers symptoms, decide on which acupuncture points to be stimulated and with what technique.
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