Practitioners who have completed a ratified 1-year training course and want to offer a specific type of treatment can become Bodywork for Wellbeing Practitioners (BWP).
This is a level of qualification that stands alone and allows practitioners to offer treatments that are based on the principles, philosophy and techniques of Shiatsu but are practised for wellbeing and are not aimed at treating problematic conditions.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide practitioners with the option to use some of their skills and knowledge after the first year of study, which covers Shiatsu core theory, anatomy & physiology, practice management, and ethics.
Several ratified schools across the UK offer this option. They use different names, including:
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Certificate in Holistic Acupressure
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Certificate in Acupressure for Health & Wellbeing
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Bodywork for Wellbeing Mentor
To support this process, Shiatsu Society UK offers a dedicated listing and membership option for those eligible to become BWP.
BWP Documents and Resources
BWP Core Curriculum
The Shiatsu Society recognises a level of certification obtainable in one year of study.
This curriculum was approved by the Education Committee in October 2021, and was most recently updated in September 2024.
This curriculum was approved by the Education Committee in October 2021, and was most recently updated in September 2024.
Guide to BWP Listing
This guide provides the requirements for the listing of BWP.
Insurance for BWP
This guide covers insurance matters for those continuing as Student members and those becoming BWP. Last updated in September 2024.
Listing for BWP
This guide is for new members and existing members of the Shiatsu Society who have completed a ratified one-year training and who wish to be placed on the Shiatsu Society listing of BWP.
Membership for BWP
This guide is for new members and existing Student members of the Shiatsu Society who have completed a ratified one-year training, who wish to be placed on the Shiatsu Society listing of BWP, and who do NOT intend to continue their studies in Shiatsu.
Ratification for BWP
This guide provides the route to ratifying one-year courses for the Shiatsu Society listing of BWP.