AMPUKU ACADEMY JAPAN
Whether you are interested in a training to become a professional practitioner,
or you are already a manual therapist looking to enrich your practice with the Ampuku skills,
or would like to attend a foundation course to improve your own health and wellbeing,
the Ampuku Academy Japan has courses for you.
Ampuku is a traditional Japanese Manual Therapy, firmly rooted in the principles of East Asian Medicine.
Although it is sometimes referred to as Abdominal Acupressure, Ampuku treats the whole body.
It is a whole-body therapeutic treatment with special focus on Hara and meridian work.
All our courses are in the Hybrid In-Person and Virtual format.
The online lessons and videos support the In-Person courses and can be accessed at any time by the students.
Foundation Course
7-10 October 2021
Due to the current situation with the pandemic
all our courses in Japan are suspended.
We wil reevaluate the situation
by the end of August 2021.
Thank you for your understanding.
Philippe & Hiroko
Ampuku Academy Japan
Ampuku Foundation Course
The training starts with this stand-alone 4-day Foundation course open to all. including complete beginners.
Successful completion of the Foundation course allows you to continue to Level One of the Practitioner training course
if you choose to.
The course is designed to offer a solid grounding in Ampuku bodywork and the theories of East Asian medicine.
You will be introduced to the underlying principles of Yin & Yang and of the 5 Transformations (5 Elements).
You will also learn:
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Traditional Ampuku techniques
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How to work ergonomically from the Hara
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How to give a full body Ampuku treatment
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Simple Qi Gong exercises
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Self-Ampuku
Please wear loose comfortable clothes and bring a big towel and a pair of socks.
Futons are provided.
For the course schedule see here
Ampuku Practitioner Diploma Course Flowchart
Level 2
Advanced
Ampuku
Level 3
Shinzui
Ampuku
LEVEL 1 Ampuku Bodywork
The aim of Level 1 is to deepen the basic competencies and techniques from the Foundation course
– through a combination of Online and In-Person programs
As a Level 1 student you will learn:
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Extended full body treatment in prone, supine, side and sitting positions
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The 12 meridians of East Asian medicine and their main Acupressure points
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Yin & Yang and the 5 Transformations
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Qi Gong exercises
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Meditations
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Self-Ampuku
The Course has 4 components: the in-person program / the online program /
two tutorial sessions / twenty recorded treatments
2 intensive 5-day courses (total - 60 hours)
Pre-requisite: Foundation Course
2) Online program:
1) The Channels of East Asian medicine - Level 1
2) Ampuku - the Essence of Japanese Bodywork - Level 1
3) Life Nourishing Arts - Level 1
These 3 video courses will be available at Shinzui Bodywork Online from September 2021: https://online.shinzui.com/
During Level 1 you'll be asked to take 2 x 1 hour tutorial sessions - providing an opportunity for reflection, questions,
feedback and individual support.
More information about the Tutorial sessions
4) Treatment records:
You’ll be asked to submit 20 recorded treatments, following the required format.
Exam 1:
Students who successfully complete all 4 components of the course will then be invited to take Exam 1.
Students who pass Exam 1 will receive the Ampuku Academy Japan Level One Certificate
LEVEL 2 Advanced Ampuku
The aim of Level 2 is to learn diagnostic skills and to deepen the competencies and techniques from Level 1
- through a combination of Online and In-Person programs
As a Level 2 student you will learn:
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Hara diagnosis and 3 dimensional listening techniques
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Advanced techniques in prone, supine, side and sitting positions
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The 6 Divisions of East Asian medicine - their application in clinical practice
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Advanced Yin & Yang, 5 Transformations, 6 Divisions and 8 Forces of Nature
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Qi Gong exercises
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Meditations
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How to teach Self-Ampuku, basic Qi gong and Meditation, to support one's patients.
The Course has 4 components:
the in-person program / the online program /
two tutorial sessions / thirty recorded treatments
2 intensive 5-day courses (total - 60 hours)
Prerequisite: Level 1
2) Online program:
1) The Channels of East Asian medicine - Level 2
2) Ampuku - the Essence of Japanese Bodywork - Level 2
3) Life Nourishing Arts- Level 2
4) Diagnosis in East Asian Medicine 1
These 4 video courses will be available at Shinzui Bodywork Online: online.shinzui.com/
During Level 2 you'll be asked to take 2 x 1 hour tutorial sessions - providing an opportunity for reflection, questions,
feedback and individual support.
4) Treatment records:
You’ll be asked to submit 30 recorded treatments, following the required format.
Exam 2:
Students who successfully complete all 4 components of the course will then be invited to take Exam 2.
Students who pass Exam 2 will receive the Ampuku Academy Japan Level Two Certificate
LEVEL 3 Shinzui Ampuku
The aim of Level 3 is to deepen the diagnostic skills and competencies and techniques from Level 2
- through a combination of Online and In-Person programs
As a Level 3 student you will learn:
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Advanced diagnostic skills
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More techniques in prone, supine, side and sitting position
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The 8 Extraordinary Vessels of East Asian medicine - their clinical application
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Advanced Yin & Yang, 5 Transformations, 6 Divisions and 8 Forces of Nature
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Qi Gong exercises
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Meditations
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How to teach Self-Ampuku, Qi Gong and Meditation
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How to build a successful bodywork practice
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Ethics in your professional practice
The Course has 4 components:
the in-person program / the online program /
two tutorial sessions / thirty recorded treatments
2 intensive 5-day courses (total - 60 hours)
Prerequisite: Level 2
2) Online program:
1) The Channels of East Asian medicine - Level 3
2) Ampuku - the Essence of Japanese Bodywork - Level 3
3) Life Nourishing Arts - Level 3
4) Diagnosis in East Asian medicine 2
These 4 video courses will be available at Shinzui Bodywork Online: online.shinzui.com/
During Level 3 you'll be asked to take 2 x 1 hour tutorial sessions - providing an opportunity for reflection, questions,
feedback and individual support.
4) Treatment records:
You’ll be asked to submit 30 recorded treatments, following the required format.
Exam 3:
Students who successfully complete all 4 components of the course will then be invited to take Exam 3.
Students who pass Exam 3 will be awarded the AMPUKU PRACTITIONER DIPLOMA from the Ampuku Academy Japan.
Cancellations
Cancellation policy: no refund can be given once a course has been signed up for and paid.
For courses involving travel, therefore, we recommend that you take travel cancellation insurance when booking your trip.