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Master the Essence of Integrative Bodywork

Shinzui postgraduate program

When patients present with complex conditions like whiplash, trauma, or chronic pain, isolated techniques often fall short.

The Shinzui postgraduate program equips you to confidently identify and address the underlying causes of pain and discomfort by seamlessly integrating traditional East Asian bodywork techniques such as Ampuku, Chi Nei Tsang, and Shiatsu with contemporary anatomical methods such as Visceral Osteopathy, Fascia work, and CranioSacral therapy, you will master the core principles of recovery.

Firmly rooted in the ancient, nature-based healing tradition of East Asia, this comprehensive training empowers you to facilitate profound healing across the body, mind, and spirit.

 

It is taught as a postgraduate training open to all bodywork practitioners.

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Shinzui 真髄 is the Japanese term for essence or core

Philippe Vandenabeele Director of the Shinzui Academy

Philippe Vandenabeele
AOBTA®-Certified Instructor

Drawing on over thirty years of clinical practice and international Shiatsu teaching, Philippe Vandenabeele developed the Shinzui postgraduate program.

His courses combine his long clinical experience with continued practice and studies in manual therapy, anatomy, and his ongoing research into the roots of Shiatsu and Ampuku. Read more

Program Structure

The Program includes both In-Person Training and Online Distance Learning

In-Person Training

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  • Intensive hands-on courses are taught in small group settings, under the direct guidance of Philippe Vandenabeele and Hiroko Kobayashi

  • International workshops on specific themes are also available

Shinzui Postgraduate training

Online Learning Hub

This online platform complements and supports our in-person courses and offers additional modules on specific themes.

Shinzui Academy online hub

Who can best benefit from the Shinzui training program?

The training is open to all professional bodyworkers seeking to develop and deepen their practice. Whether you are a shiatsu practitioner, chiropractor, osteopath, craniosacral therapist, physical therapist, or a senior student of any of these manual therapies, the Shinzui program can help increase the effectiveness of your work, plus add new techniques to your repertoire. The course also offers new perspectives and an integrated way of working – all the better to help our clients.

Connect with Us

WhatsApp: +81 80-9145-0311

Shinzui Academy

5-21-72 Minamikatae, Jōnan-ku,

814-0143 FUKUOKA, Japan

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