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SHIATSU SCHOOLS
DIRECTORY |
Shiatsu
Schools Directory
compiled by the
Zen Shiatsu Society |
|
the information here is sourced
from shiatsu schools websites and responses to our survey and published in good
faith by the Zen Shiatsu Society. It is entirely your responsibility before making
any financial commitment to any school to verify for yourself the up-to-date accuracy of
the information below.
where marked * indicates we are awaiting a
response from the shiatsu school. |
| name
of school: |
Bath School
of Shiatsu & Yoga |
| location: |
Bath |
| public
transport: |
Central
location near bus stop and train station |
| description
of premises: |
Various
halls in central Bath not all with disabled access. |
| TRAINING |
|
| duration
of training |
3
years |
| start
dates |
June |
| days/times/
classes |
Weekends
only |
| missed
classes policy |
80%
attendance required with personal tuition to catch up if needed or possible attendance of
relevant weekend another year. |
| info
on open days/ practice classes |
Periodic
Introductory days |
| methods
of assessment |
Written
and practical exams |
| qualifications
offered |
1st
year certificate of completion and practitioner level after 3 years |
| info
on post-graduate training |
Not
at that stage yet |
| does
the school maintain a public register of practitioners/ students? |
No |
| at
what stage may students work unsupervised on members of the public for money? |
Donations
in 2nd year - able to set small charge in 3rd year |
FEES |
|
| how are fees
payable (e.g. in advance, term by term, etc) |
Usually
in instalments after deposit. |
| are
credit/debit cards accepted |
No |
| what is the
refund policy? |
Depends
on individual situation, but in theory, after joining and attending first weekend,
committed to rest of course |
| are instalment
payments allowed? |
Yes
|
| is there an
extra charge for this? |
No |
| is the school
a member of any fee-subsidy/ grant/ loan scheme? |
No |
| what is the
minimum fee commitment? |
Introductory
day £35 |
| TEACHERS |
|
| approximate teacher:student ratio: |
1:14 |
| teachers’
qualifications: Shiatsu/ National (DoE recognised)/ Local (Local Authority recognised) |
Frank Davis MRSS(T) SSNT DS |
| summarise
briefly Teachers’ shiatsu experience/training |
Having
studied and taught Shiatsu since 1987 and Yoga from 1984, Frank is one of the most
experienced teachers in the West Country. After serving an apprenticeship with Keith
Phillips and studying with the world's leading teachers he was a senior teacher with the
Bristol School of Shiatsu and runs 12 Yoga classes a week in Bath. |
| INSURANCES |
|
| what
insurance does the school carry? |
Public
liability and professional indemnity. |
| are
Teachers covered by teaching/ training-insurance? |
Yes |
| what
are insurance arrangements for students? |
Individual
arrangements |
| PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS |
|
| is
the school a member of a professional association? |
As
individuals but not as a school. |
| how
does your school define shiatsu? |
Shiatsu
is a traditional form of bodywork originating from Japan. Based on the acupuncture
energetic system, the aim in Shiatsu is to wake up and rebalance the body’s natural
flow of energy or ki |
| what
style/s of shiatsu do you teach? |
Zen-Masunaga,
Five Elements |
| what,
briefly, would you say about your school to a potential student? |
We
feel that we offer an approach that will help to bring out the best in you and your
shiatsu. |
CONTACT
|
|
| School
Email address |
frank@bssy.co.uk |
| School
Web site |
www.bssy.co.uk |