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All courses
are available world wide, depending on demand. Click
here to view current schedule.
Courses,
teaching and information for Midwives, Doulas and Birth Educators:
Introduction
Study Day
One Hour Talk
6 Day Course (PREP suitable)
Course Refresher Day
Shiatsu for Babies
Lectures
Click
here for information and ordering of "Shiatsu for Midwives",
a new book by Suzanne Yates with Tricia Anderson.
You can read some articles
written by Suzanne for a more indepth view of the Well Mother approach
to pregnancy, birth, early parenting and shiatsu.
Re-defining the role of Shiatsu
in Pregnancy, Birth and Babyhood - an article written originally for
shiatsu practitioners.
Supporting women with Shiatsu -
another tool for Keeping Birth Normal - written originally for midwives.
Go to the articles
section to see the full list.
Also, there is a review
of a course for midwives by Julie Williams, Midwife Tutor, University
of the West of England.
Shiatsu, massage and
touch are powerful tools in supporting women to contact the wisdom of
their bodies in pregnancy and birth and for parents to bond early with
their developing child. These courses enable you to become familiar with
their use both in practical ways and in understanding a different approach
to birth which can enhance your practice. You will learn to work in an
holistic way, combining Eastern and Western philosophies as well as developing
your touch sensitivity skills. There will be time to explore how shiatsu-based
skills can support you personally - promoting your own well-being and
preventing 'burn-out'.
Some midwives who
have already been on the six day courses are currently assessing the effects
of their new skills in their midwifery practice. Hopefully, some of their
findings will be on this website in the future.
Shiatsu is more than a specific
way of working on the body - it has developed out of an Eastern understanding
of the body which goes beyond the purely physical. As such, it offers
a very different way of looking at the body than through Western medical
diagnosis. An experiential understanding of the basic principles of Shiatsu
can be used by midwives to enhance their current practice.
Some of the skills required
of a Shiatsu practitioner can be learnt and applied without undergoing
the full 3 year professional training. The skills that are particularly
relevant to midwives are; awareness of posture, breathing, movement and
exercise, relaxation and touch. The emphasis will be on giving a direct
experience of these skills, as well as lecture presentations. Midwives
and doulas will learn practical skills which can be immediately applied
to practice. The hours completed on these courses can count towards hours
required to become practitioners if midwives or doulas wished to continue
further with their studies.
Shiatsu falls in line with
good practice as outlined in "Changing Childbirth" (UK). It
is essentially about the relationship of one human being with another
as well as with themselves. It is extremely cost effective as it doesn’t
cost anything beyond the costs of the original training. It involves a
shift of focus away from tests and technology towards using more "intuitive"
midwifery skills.
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Aims
1. To have a basic understanding
of the nature of Shiatsu and its relevance to Midwifery, especially in
labour.
2. To learn the use of certain
points for labour and be confident in using them in various birth positions.
3. To learn some self development
tools: breathing, stretches and touch sensitivity, which enable the development
of sensitivity in the use of Shiatsu.
4. To be aware of current policies
on the use of complementary therapies in midwifery practice.
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This includes a description
of Shiatsu, its view of health and pregnancy, birth and the immediate
post partum period and a brief practical demonstration of Shiatsu.
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Aims
1. To provide
a practical understanding of the use of shiatsu and bodywork for pregnancy,
labour, postnatally and for the baby
* Knowledge of techniques for different stages of pregnancy.
* Techniques to aid anterior cephalic presentation of baby.
* Awareness of back and abdominal care for mother, including positions
and techniques to avoid.
* Techniques for labour, including their use in various birth positions.
* Awareness and massage of the baby in the womb.
* Use of exercise, breathing, relaxation, visualisations.
* An understanding of the importance of appropriate position for mother’s
and baby’s well-being and comfort.
* To be aware of issues regarding use of oils.
* Baby massage; Shiatsu techniques appropriate for the new-born, including
how to teach some basic techniques to parents.
2. To provide a general theoretical understanding of shiatsu and
Chinese medicine and a specific understanding of how this relates to pregnancy,
birth and the immediate post-partum period
* Oriental views of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
- including energy changes in the mother and development of the foetus/baby.
* Yin/yang, the nature of Ki, essence, function of meridians, location
and function of points ("tsubos"), 5 element theory.
* An overview of a different perspective on health and illness.
3. To provide practical tools for self-development to enhance
the understanding of shiatsu and bodywork, especially in developing awareness
and sensitivity of touch, and also to support your own well-being
* Looking after yourself - exercises, breathing, relaxation to
enhance your own well-being and vitality.
* Exercises developing “sensitive” touch.
* Self development - awareness of how our beliefs and experiences affect
our work, e.g. our births, sexuality.
4. Working towards an holistic model of pregnancy, birth and the
postpartum period
* To be aware of how the orthodox medical model of pregnancy
can undermine a woman’s and partner’s confidence in themselves.
* Supporting development of the mother's and father’s relationship
with the baby and their confidence in their own bodies and wisdom.
* Developing a sensitive model of care in which the needs of the baby
are recognised, and the mother/father/baby bond is encouraged.
* Guidelines on how the shiatsu approach can be included within midwifery
practice including when to refer to a Shiatsu practitioner or other relevant
health professional.
Features
* Small group - maximum size 16.
* Written assessments and presentation of case studies with a focus on
integrating into midwifery practice.
* Certification on successful completion of course and assessments.
* Options of follow up days and on-going support and training.
* Talks, presentations and lectures for theory sessions.
* Practical sessions, working with a partner under supervision by the
teacher.
* Time for relaxation and space for personal development issues.
Teacher
Suzanne Yates BA, DipHSEC, MRSS(T)
I began studying shiatsu in 1984, completing the three year professional
training with Sonia Moriceau in 1988. Between 1989 and 1994, I assisted
her on the professional diploma course. In 1990, I went to Boston, USA
to train as an instructor in ante/post-natal exercise with Elizabeth Noble.
I am a member of the Avon Maternity Services Liaison Committee. In 1990,
I established “Well Mother” to support women and their partners
with shiatsu, exercise, relaxation and discussion. I am carrying out my
own research into the nature and role of women's wisdom and run various
courses for midwives, shiatsu practitioners and complementary therapists
(I am also able to teach these in French, Italian and Spanish). I am a
registered teacher and practitioner with the Shiatsu Society. I lived
what I teach during the pregnancies and births of my own children Rosa
Lia (b 1990) and Bram Delaney (b 1995) and continue to grow with them.
Venue
It is offered
at different venues in the UK and abroad, ask for details if you can't
see anything below that suits you.
Format
In the UK, it will take place over 6 days, usually in
blocks of 2 days with approximately a 3 week gap in between. Elsewhere
it may run as 2 blocks of 3 days, sometimes with a year between parts
1 and 2.
Cost
For the UK, the cost is £420. Early booking (ie at least
six weeks before) discounts of £375.
You can attend the first two days of a course at a cost of £140
(£120 early booking) as an introduction before deciding to attend
the following four days.
***
If you organise a course in your area for a minimum
of 10 midwives, you qualify for a free place. You
will have some discount on your place if it's a little less than 10. An
absolute minimum of 8 participants required for the course to run. ***
Next
Courses
All
are six day unless specified.
UK and Ireland
Download UK booking
form here
London 2008
Mon 6 / Tues 7 October, Mon 3 / Tues 4 November and Tues 9 / Wed 10 December 2008
Course code MID/08/UKL
Bristol 2008
Tues 12 / Wed 13 February, Tues 18 / Wed 19 March and Tues 20 / Wed 21 May 2008
Course code MID/08/UKB
Brighton 2008
Day 3/4, March/April (dates to be arranged) 2008
Course code MID/08/UKBR
Ireland, Wexford 2008
Tues 18 -Wed 19 November 2008, 250 euros
Course code MID/08/IRW
Totnes, Devon 2008
Tues 29 / Wed 30 April 2008
Course code MID/08/UKD
International:
Lausanne, Switzerland
Dates currently being arranged
Residential near Lausanne.
Accompagnement et preparation de la femme enceinte en shiatsu
Contact my.schweizer@bluewin.ch
Tel: (Switzerland) 021 323 03 15 or 021 320 82 00
Les détails en français sont ici
USA, Portland, Oregon
August 2009
Shiatsu for Midwives, Doulas and Birth Educators
Local organiser, Shelly Wagar email: shelly.wagar@gmail.com
Cost: US$275
New Zealand, Nelson
8/9 September 2008
Local organiser, Ann Noseworthy email via Suzanne
Australia, Melbourne
16/17 September 2008
Organiser: Australian
Shiatsu College email aushiatsucollege@bigpond.au
36, Cambridge Street, Collingwood, Victoria 3066
tel: 03 9419 5520
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Aims: to provide on-going support
and up-dating.
Full list of courses here
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Shiatsu
for babies
Integrating shiatsu skills
and awareness into baby massage. A 2 day course, designed for various
health professionals. Further details here.
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Suzanne is resourceful and
adaptable. Contact her with your requirements, or she can offer suggestions.
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