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Shiatsu is a form of non-invasive massage therapy that incorporates the ancient belief system of acupuncture. This belief states that throughout the human body there are specific points along a network of channels, which are called meridians. These channels direct the flow of “Qi”, which is the body’s source of vital energy. If the Qi is flowing in order, the body will function perfectly. However, if the Qi is blocked at a specific point, the body will cease to function normally, and that is when the malady occurs. Shiatsu, meaning “finger pressure” in Japanese, where this form of massage originates, uses the application of finger pressure on these points in order to alleviate symptoms and maladies and provide relief to the client.
Shiatsu massage has been successful in treating several diseases and disorders, including headaches and migraines, back, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle tension and spasms, insomnia, digestive problems, menstrual problems, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, asthma, and anxiety and depression. There is usually relief after one treatment, but in most cases a course of treatments is advised in order to maintain successful relief. Those with acute problems are usually prescribed a course of two to five treatments, while those with chronic problems are given a course of five to ten treatments, possibly more. Treatments are usually given once a week, and can range from 30 to 90 minutes long.
Shiatsu masseuses most often work in offices, clinics, or wellness centers. They usually work a regular week, but may offer evening and weekend hours in order to better care for and satisfy their clients. They may also work as instructors at massage schools, and possibly also write about the healing benefits of shiatsu massage. A beginning shiatsu masseuse can expect to make an average of $40,800 yearly, depending upon the area and capacity in which he or she is employed, though more experienced masseuses with wider client bases can make as much as 100,000 yearly. The outlook for this career is quite good, especially as more people turn to alternative and non-invasive methods of healing and medicine. It will likely grow faster in urban areas than in rural areas because of the sheer number of people available to serve.
There are several schools which offer shiatsu courses in the United States, and some that are specifically shiatsu massage schools. There is a varying number of hours required in programs from school to school, as well as for certification from state to state. For example, in California, one must only complete 150 hours of training to be able to practice shiatsu massage on the public, and the practice of massage therapy is unregulated and uncertified. However, in states such as New Jersey and New York, one must take 600 hours of training before being eligible for licensing. It is best to check from state to state to see what the training and certification requirements are when pursuing this career.
Alabama Schools
Virginia College* (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile) - Massage, Personal Fitness Training
Arizona Schools
Apollo
College* (Mesa, Phoenix, Phoenix - Westside, Tucson) - Massage Therapy, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapy Technician
Desert Institute of the Healing Arts (Tucson) - Massage Therapy, Shiatsu
Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College (Phoenix) - Master Massage Practitioner,Therapeutic Massage with various specialties including Spa Specialty and Sports Fitness Specialty
RainStar University - College of Therapeutic Massage (Scottsdale) - Therapeutic Massage
The Bryman School (Phoenix) - Massage Therapy
California Schools
Academy of Professional Careers* (Indio, La Mesa, San Marcos) - Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapy
Everest College (Alhambra, Anaheim, City of Industry, Gardena, Hayward, Ontario, Reseda, San Bernadino, San Francisco, San Jose, Torrance, Los Angeles, West Los Angeles) - Massage Therapy
Career Networks Institute (Costa Mesa - Orange County) - Massage Therapy, Personal Fitness Training
Clarita Career College (Canyon Country, Lancaster) - Massage Therapy
Golden State College* (Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia) - Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapy
High-Tech Institute (Sacramento) - Massage Therapy
ICT College (Los Angeles) - Massage Therapy
Institute for Business and Technology (Santa Clara) - Massage Therapy
Kaplan College (North County, Palm Springs, Riverside) - Massage Therapy
National Holistic Institute (SF Bay Area) - Massage Therapist
National Institute of Technology (Long Beach) - Massage Therapy
Northwestern College (Gold River - Sacramento ) - Massage Therapy, Health & Fitness Professional
Remington College (San Diego) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting
Silicon Valley College* (Fremont, Emeryville, San Jose, Walnut Creek) - Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Biotechnology Lab Tech, and more
Trinity College* (Fairfield, Vallejo) - Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Administrative Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy
West Coast College (Victorville) - Massage Therapist
Western Career College* (Citrus Heights, Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, San Leandro, Stockton) - Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapy
Western College of Southern California (Cerritos) - Massage Therapy
Colorado Schools
Cambridge College (Aurora) - Massage Therapy
Cortiva Institute, School of Massage Therapy (Greenwood Village) - Massage Therapy
Denver Career College (Tornton) - Massage Therapy
Denver School of Massage Therapy (Aurora, Westminster) - Professional Massage Therapy
Institute of Business and Medical Careers (Fort Collins) - Theraputic Massage
Everest College* (Aurora, Thornton) - Massage Therapy
Connecticut Schools
Branford Hall Career Institute* (Branford, Southington, Windsor) - Health Care Specialist, Massage Therapy
Delaware Schools
National Massage Therapy Institute (Wilmington) - Massage Therapy
Florida Schools
Angley College (DeLand) - Patient Care Technician, Therapeutic Massage
Edutech Centers (Brandon, Clearwater) - Massage Therapist, Medical Assistant
Everest University* (Brandon/Tampa, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orange Park, North Orlando, Pinellas, Pompano Beach, South Orlando, Tampa) - Massage Therapy
High-Tech Institute (Orlando) - Massage Therapy
Humanities Center School of Massage Institute of Allied Health (Park) - Therapeutic Applications of Massage Program
Keiser University* (Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach) - Allied Health, Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Remington College* (Jacksonville, Largo, Tampa) - Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy,
Sanford-Brown Institute* (Tampa, Ft Lauderdale, Jacksonville) - Advanced Massage Therapy
Georgia Schools
Everest Institute (Dekalb, Marietta, Norcross) - Massage Therapy
High-Tech Institute (Atlanta) - Massage Therapy
ACT: Advanced Career Training (Atlanta, Riverdale) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant
CEI - Career Education Institute* (Marietta, Norcross) - Massage Therapy
Georgia Medical Institute* (Atlanta-Downtown, Dekalb, Jonesboro, Marietta, Norcross) - Massage Therapy
Hawaii Schools
Remington College (Honolulu) - Massage Therapy
Idaho Schools
Academy of Professional Careers (Boise) - Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapy
Apollo College (Boise) -Massage Therapy
Illinois Schools
Chicago School of Massage Therapy (Crystal Lake, Chicago) - Massage Therapy
Everest College* (Burr Ridge, Chicago, North Aurora, Skokie) - Massage Therapy
Sanford-Brown College (Collinsville) - Massage Therapy
The Soma Institute (Chicago) - Clinical Massage Therapy
Indiana Schools
Everest College (Merrillville) - Massage Therapy
Kaplan College (Indianapolis) - Massage Therapy
Kentucky Schools
Spencerian College (Lexington) - Massage Therapy
Maryland Schools
TESST College of Technology (Beltsville, Towson) - Massage Therapy
Massachusetts Schools
Everest Institute (Brighton, Chelsea) - Massage Therapy
Branford Hall Career Institute (Springfield) - Medical Assistant, Massage Therapist
Bryman Institute* (Brighton, Chelsea) - Masage Therapy (Modular)
CEI - Career Education Institute* (Somerville, Brockton, Lowell) - Massage Therapy
MTI - Muscular Therapy Institute (Watertown) - Massage Therapy
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Springfield) - Advanced Massage Therapy
The Salter School* (Cambridge, Fall River, Malden, Tewksbury, Worcester) - Massage Therapy
Michigan Schools
Everest Institute (Dearborn, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Southfield) - Massage Therapy
National Institute of Technology* (Detroit, Dearborn, Southfield) - Massage Therapy
Olympia Career Training Institute* (Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo) - Massage Therapy
Minnesota Schools
Brown College (Mendota Heights) - Massage Therapy
Everest Institute (Eagan) - Massage Therapy
Duluth Business University (Duluth) - Massage Therapy
High-Tech Institute (Minneapolis) - Massage Therapy
Minnesota School of Business and Globe College* (Brooklyn Center, Oakdale, Plymouth, Richfield, Rochester, Shakopee, Waite Park) - Health & Exercise Sciences, Massage Therapy
Mississippi Schools
Virginia College (Jackson) - Therapeutic Massage
Missouri Schools
Missouri College (St. Louis) - Medical Massage Science, Massage Therapy
Sanford-Brown College* (Fenton, St. Charles, Hazelwood) - Respiratory Therapy, Massage Therapy
Nebraska Schools
Hamilton College* (Lincoln, Omaha) - Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy
Kaplan University (Omaha) - Massage Therapy
Nevada Schools
Career Education Institute (Henderson) - Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant
Heritage College (Las Vegas) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Coder and Biller, Pharmacy Technician
High-Tech Institute (Las Vegas) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist
Las Vegas College (Henderson, Las Vegas) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Massage Therapy
Nevada Career Academy (Sparks) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmaceutical Technician
Nevada Career Institute (Las Vegas) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Surgical Technology
Nevada School of Massage Therapy (Las Vegas) - Professional Massage Therapy
New Hampshire Schools
Hesser College* (Portsmouth, Salem) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Psychology
New Jersey Schools
Harris School of Business (Cherry Hill) - Health Information Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant
Helma Institute (Saddle Brook) - Massage Therapy
National Massage Therapy Institute (Turnersville) - Massage Therapy
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Iselin) - Massage Therapy
Somerset School of Massage Therapy* (Piscataway, Wall Township) - Massage Therapy
Anthem Institute* (Cherry Hill, Jersey City, Parsippany, North Brunswick) - Medical Admin
New Mexico Schools
Apollo College of New Mexico (Albuquerque) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Laboratory Technician, Pharmacy Technician
Ohio Schools
Everest College (Gahanna) - Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy
Oregon Schools
Ashmead College (Tigard) - Massage Therapy, Spa & Aromatherapy
Cambridge College (Beaverton) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist
Health Career Institute (Wilsonville) - Healthcare Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Claims & Billing, Pharmacy Technician
Pennsylvania Schools
Berks Technical Institute (Wyomissing) - Medical Assistant Program, Massage Therapy
Career Training Academy™* (Monroeville, New Kensington, Pittsburgh) - Advanced Bodyworker, Advanced Medical Coder/Biller, Basic Shiatsu Technician, Comprehensive Massage Therapist, Medical Biller, Therapeutic Massage Technician, Swedish Massage Practitioner, Medical Administrative Assistant
Center for Certification and Adult Learning (Pittsburgh) - Certificate in Therapeutic Massage
CLN* (Altoona, Mechanicsburg) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
Lehigh Valley College (Center Valley) - Massage Therapy
DPT Business School
(Center City and Northeast Philadelphia) - Massage Therapy
National Massage Therapy Institute (Philadelphia) - Massage Therapy
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Philadelphia) - Medical Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular & Surgical Technology , Massage Therapy
Rhode Island Schools
CEI - Career Education Institute (Lincoln) - Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant / Healthcare Schools in Tennessee:
High-Tech Institute (Memphis, Nashville) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant
Texas Schools
Academy of Healthcare Professions* (Austin, Houston North Loop, Houston Southwest) - Massage Therapy
ATI Career Training Center* (Dallas, Hurst) - , Massage Therapy, Respiratory Therapy Technology
Austin School of Massage (Austin, College Station, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Killeen, Lubbock, Midland, San Angelo, San Antonio, Waco) - Massage Therapy
High-Tech Institute (Irving) - Basic Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist
National Institute of Technology* (Austin, Houston/Bissonnet, Houston/Galleria, Houston/Greenspoint, Houston/Hobby, San Antonio) - Massage Therapy, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician
Utah Schools
Everest College (Salt Lake City) - Massage Therapy
Provo College (Provo) - Physical Therapist Assistant, Therapeutic Massage Technology
Utah Career College (West Jordan) - Health & Exercise Sciences, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Technician
Utah College of Massage Therapy (Salt Lake City, Utah Valley) - Professional Massage Therapy
Virginia Schools
Everest College (McLean, Tyson's Corner, Chesapeake, Newport News) - Massage Therapy
Kee Business College (Chesapeaker, Newport News) - Massage Therapy
Medical Careers Institute (Newport News, Richmond) - Massage Therapy
National Massage Therapy Institute (Falls Church) - Massage Therapy
Washington Schools
Everest College (Bremerton) - Massage Therapy
Ashmead College* (Seattle, Fife, Vancouver , Everett) - Fitness Trainer, Massage Therapy, Spa and Aromatherapy
Brenneke School of Massage (Seattle) - Massage Therapy
Cambridge College (Bellevue) - Massage Therapy
West Virginia Schools
Everest Institute (Cross Lanes) - Massage Therapy
National Institute of Technology (Cross Lanes) - Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician
Canada Schools
Everest College (Barrie, Hamilton, Mississauga, Newmarket, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, Toronto College Park, Windor; ON) - Massage Therapy
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