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Shiatsu Massage Certificate Course (Udemy.com)

Learn traditional Japanese Shiatsu massage to relax the body and improve wellbeing

Created by: Mark Perren-Jones

Last updated July 2026

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What you will learn

  • After this shiatsu massage course, you will have a comprehensive knowledge and skillset to do shiatsu massages whether it is in your home or in your spa
  • You will learn a specific shiatsu massage sequence but also know many techniques that enable you to do any sequence that you like.
  • After this shiatsu massage course you will know how to use your body correctly so that you will be able to do many massages without becoming injured
  • You will feel confident about your massage skills and the knowledge that you now have to be able to do excellent massages each and every time
  • Personal Plan Subscribers receive a Udemy Certificate; Individual Course Purchase includes a Personal and CE Certificate (if applicable) with lifetime access

How it compares

Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 49% of them
  • Reviews600#204 of 663 by number of reviews
  • Length3.9 hourslonger than 63% of them
  • Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 84% of them

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Course Description

Learn Traditional Shiatsu Massage Step by Step

Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese massage technique that uses gentle pressure, stretching, and body movement to promote relaxation and overall wellbeing.

Unlike many other massage styles, Shiatsu is performed fully clothed, requires no oils, and can be done almost anywhere, making it one of the easiest massage techniques to learn and practice.

Whether you want to massage your partner, family, friends, or add a new treatment to your professional practice, this course will guide you through every step.

What You'll Learn

  • Complete Shiatsu massage routine.

  • Traditional pressure point techniques.

  • Correct body mechanics and posture.

  • Flowing massage sequences.

  • Stretching and mobilization techniques.

  • How to work comfortably without straining your body.

  • The principles behind Shiatsu massage.

Perfect For

  • Complete beginners.

  • Massage therapists.

  • Spa therapists.

  • Holistic practitioners.

  • Anyone wanting to massage friends and family.

Why Learn Shiatsu?

Shiatsu has been practiced for centuries and remains one of Japan's most respected massage therapies.

Because the treatment is performed through clothing, you don't need:

  • Massage oils.

  • A massage table.

  • Expensive equipment.

Just comfortable clothing, a soft surface, and the techniques you'll learn in this course.

Why Take This Course?

By the end of the course you'll be able to perform a relaxing, professional-quality Shiatsu massage that can help:

  • Reduce stress and tension.

  • Promote relaxation.

  • Improve flexibility and mobility.

  • Create a calming treatment experience.

  • Build confidence in your massage skills.

Learn From an Experienced Instructor

Mark Perren-Jones has taught massage therapy to thousands of students around the world and is an Approved Continuing Education Provider (APCE) with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB #1805).

His practical, easy-to-follow teaching style makes learning enjoyable for both beginners and experienced therapists.

By The End Of This Course

You'll have the knowledge and confidence to perform a complete Shiatsu massage for friends, family or clients using traditional techniques that are simple to learn and enjoyable to perform.

Enroll today and discover why Shiatsu remains one of the world's most respected massage therapies.

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Instructor Details

Mark Perren-Jones

Mark Perren-Jones is a best selling instructor, Certified Aromatherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist. He was also the owner of the award winning Isla Verde Spa and runs the Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy.

Mark has over 250K students in more than 210 countries Worldwide.

Mark has more than 25 years experience in the massage, aromatherapy and acupuncture fields and has worked in spas and clinics throughout the world. He has massaged Presidents and their families, Olympic athletes, professional sports people and celebrities around the world.
Mark's  spa earned an incredible 100 out of 100 5 Star Reviews on Tripadvisor (100% 5 STARS). In just 6 months after the Isla Verde Spa opened it became the No.1 Ranked spa in his highly competitive region. His spa was shortlisted for best spa in the International Travel Awards Best Spas and Hotels.

His massage courses are designed for both beginners who would like to start a career in massage but it also is for qualified massage therapists who would like to improve on their massage skills. 

After all, the most important aspect to any spa or massage clinic is to be able to give amazing massages each and every time to your clients. 

Learn from the best so that you can become the best.

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Reviews

4.6

600 ratings on Udemy

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By Aleksandar Mitkov on 5/20/2023

I enjoyed doing the course with Mark so much. He teaches precisely, competently and very kindly. He transmits a lot of knowledge that helps to learn from him in an easy way. I will always do other courses with him. Thank you very much Mark !!!

By Kendra Billings on 11/27/2021

Very informative and not does not labor over a point too long. Would like a few more widened out views so I could see his whole body as he is showing the techniques to be sure I am using proper mechanics all over. Overall, VERY pleased with my purchase of this course thus far.

By Amela Kekic on 3/14/2021

Mark has a very fluent way with his teaching and words, I enjoyed watching him use different techniques like hands and feet on a REAL person- so easy to learn and holds your attention unlike other boring classes, went back to work at my spa the next day and used some of my new moves and got a 5 star rating!!! beautiful very impressed

By Belinda Kuhn on 12/9/2020

Mark is such a talented and friendly instructor. There is a simplicity to his teaching approach, and I love this. I enjoyed this course tremendously, and I am surely going to do more of his courses. Thank you Mark for being such an awesome human being. I love Shiatsu and so will everyone I touch in this world. Thank you for making this possible.

By aoife irena maria molloy on 12/9/2020

as usual, mark is easy listening to and also easy on the eyes!!! In all sincerity, i appreciate mark's vast amount of knowledge and expertise in massage and the correct positions of the body and the palm and thumb walking techniques and i honestly would not have thought of practicing on a pillow which really goes to show that i really have little or no concept of imagination whatsoever. My only bugbear is that mark has not had all of his courses which are all equally as amazing and educational and enjoyable as the many other courses that mark hosts and presents cpd accredited and also just don't understand why mark did not seek iphm accreditation of his courses as his courses are right up there with the very best in the industry of massage and holistic wellness

By Bartolomeo Conterio on 7/1/2019

Mark is a competent and good teacher ... he not only teaches massage techniques but also the predisposition to massage, the correct posture of the operator and the empathic listening of the client .... I advise everyone to attend his Training Academy at Boquete, or to undergo a massage session ... it will be a unique experience !!!

By Sanne Steers on 4/13/2019

The importance Mark puts on your own health and on giving massages in a way you don't damage your own body is very very very useful. It is good to see in this part of the videos he uses a cushion in showing how to massage in a healthy way for your own body. You don't get distracted by a person who gets a massage. (Later on in the videos of course you see how to massage a person.)

By Sören Kalmarczyk on 3/25/2019

The captions were hillarious and they kept me focussed throughout the course to find the best "mishearings". Sadly the "full session" was just all of the lessions from before as one video without text.

By Belinda Jane Kellber on 2/25/2018

Another fantastic course from Mark! Although I learned basic Shiatsu some time back, this is a brilliant refresher; I am also picking up some new tips. Even if a therapist isn't intending to give a full Shiatsu treatment, there are some great energy and thumb-saving moves, as well as a brilliant tutorial for using a normal kitchen chair to perform a back, upper body and head massage. Mark goes out of his way to give value to his courses and this one is no exception.

By SENON RAY POSADAS on 2/21/2018

I have high regard for Mark with his years of experience, both as therapist and business owner. I purchased this course hoping to get more info about shiatsu techniques. But what I got was just palm, forearm, finger, hand presses. So basic. Sorry, to say, I got bored. And the use of his 9 year old son as the client, oh please, no to that in your future videos. We don't do child massages at work.

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