HealthcareHealth associate professionalsISCO 3255
shiatsu practitioner
Shiatsu practitioners provide health maintenance, health education, whole health evaluation and recommendations for wellbeing, and treatment of certain illness through energetic evaluation of the body's life energy system (Ki) and regulation of the life energy system through various energetic and manual techniques.
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Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (22)
pathologies treated by acupuncturepathologies treated by acupunctureThe types and range of conditions such as physical pain, head aches, back pain, allergies, addictions, digestive problems or cold, which are treated by acupuncture.complementary and alternative medicinecomplementary and alternative medicineMedical practices which are not part of the standard care in healthcare.traditional Chinese medicinetraditional Chinese medicineTheories of traditional Chinese medical practices that put emphasis on various mind and body practices, as well as herbal medicine to treat or prevent various health problems.human physiologyhuman physiologyThe science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.massage theorymassage theoryPrinciples of holistic therapeutic body massage, the application of massage techniques and the appropriate body posture, massage sequences and different mediums, massage benefits and contraindications...human anatomyhuman anatomyThe dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and ...massage typesmassage typesTechniques used and types of massage therapies such as shiatsu, deep tissue massage, Swedish, hot stone and Thai massage.relaxation techniquesrelaxation techniquesThe various methods and techniques used to alleviate stress and bring peace and relaxation to the body and mind. This includes activities such as yoga, qigong or t`ai chi.communicate with customerscommunicate with customersRespond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.empathise with the healthcare userempathise with the healthcare userUnderstand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behaviour. Be empathetic about their issues; showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence...give shiatsu massagesgive shiatsu massagesPerform massages on clients to reduce their stress and pain according to the shiatsu principles, based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine.maintain work area cleanlinessmaintain work area cleanlinessKeep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.provide health educationprovide health educationProvide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.identify customer's needsidentify customer's needsUse appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.develop therapeutic relationshipsdevelop therapeutic relationshipsMaintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process and to maximise the p...follow-up on healthcare users' treatmentfollow-up on healthcare users' treatmentReview and evaluate the progress of the prescribed treatment, taking further decisions with the healthcare users and their carers.listen activelylisten activelyGive attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of cus...observe healthcare usersobserve healthcare usersObserve healthcare users and record significant conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents, notifying a supervisor or physician when required.identify energetic meridiansidentify energetic meridiansIdentify and locate energy meridians, the paths in the body through which, according to Traditional Chinese medicine, the life-energy “Qi” flows.promote mental healthpromote mental healthPromote factors that enhance emotional well-being such as self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life, control of one`s environment, spirituality, self-direction and positive relationships.ensure safety of healthcare usersensure safety of healthcare usersMake sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing condit...apply context specific clinical competencesapply context specific clinical competencesApply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within ...
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balneotherapybalneotherapyThe use of therapeutic baths to treat a variety of conditions, through relaxation, massage or stimulation techniques. This includes the beneficial properties of mineral waters and mud-wrapping techniq...etiopathyetiopathyAlternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the practitioner uses only his hands to treat the patients' symptoms on longer term by diagnosing the deeper cause of the illness.fasciatherapyfasciatherapyA manual therapy applied on the fascia (the connective tissue woven through the entire body) which is used for the treatment of physical or psychological disorders such as pain and movement disorders.types of aromatherapy treatmentstypes of aromatherapy treatmentsField of information which distinguishes a variety of ways to apply aromatherapy treatment, such as massages, inhalers, baths, vaporizers, compresses, diffusers, meditiation or deodorizers.neurophysiologyneurophysiologyThe medical specialty which is concerned with the study of the nervous system functionalities.reflexologyreflexologyThe application of pressure to plantar, palmar, facial, cranial, dorsal, atrial and reflex points of the body with a specific finger or hand gestures and techniques, such as acupressure and the massag...acupressureacupressureThe principles applied in acupuncture using only physical pressure on acupuncture points on the body, unblocking meridians through which the energy called "Qi" is flowing.phytotherapyphytotherapyThe characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.general medicinegeneral medicineGeneral medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.kineticskineticsThe study of movement and its causes.sterilization techniquessterilization techniquesThe methods and techniques used to destroy or remove microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria that can contaminate medical instruments or any type of material in a health care setting.iridologyiridologyAlternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the patterns and other characteristics of the iris represent the entire body, thus the physical, mental or emotional health conditions...auriculotherapyauriculotherapyAlternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the ear is a microsystem which represents the entire body. Thus the physical, mental or emotional health conditions can be treated fro...homeopathy remedieshomeopathy remediesThe characteristics, components and effects of homeopathic medication.homeopathyhomeopathyThe alternative medicine whereby pills or liquid mixtures containing only a little of an active ingredient (usually a plant or mineral) can treat a disease.skin typesskin typesThe different skin types, such as dry, normal, oily, and sensitive.kinesiologykinesiologyThe study of human movement, performance and function, the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology and neuroscience.acupuncture methodsacupuncture methodsTechniques and methods used to normalise the flow of Qi energy in the body for relieving pain and related symptoms by applying various specific types of needles into different acupuncture points.educate on the prevention of illnesseducate on the prevention of illnessOffer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve their environment and healt...select acupuncture pointsselect acupuncture pointsBased on the examination of the patient and his/hers symptoms, decide on which acupuncture points to be stimulated and with what technique.give massagesgive massagesProvide clients with head, hand, neck, facial or full body massages.apply a holistic approach in careapply a holistic approach in careUse bio-psycho-social models for care and take into account cultural and existential dimensions of the healthcare user, transforming a holistic understanding into practical measures.address side effects of menopauseaddress side effects of menopauseAddress side effects of menopause such as fatigue, body temperature changes, mood swings, depression and weight gain. Search for symptoms of health problems that can be caused by menopause, such as he...demonstrate professional attitude to clientsdemonstrate professional attitude to clientsDemonstrate responsibility and professional duty of care to clients which will include communication skills and a focus of customer care orientation.apply deep tissue massageapply deep tissue massageApply precise techniques and pressures to bring changes to specific tissue layers in the body.apply acupunctureapply acupunctureUse procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques, such as penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles manipulated by the hands or by electrical...advise on healthy lifestylesadvise on healthy lifestylesPromote healthy lifestyles, preventive measures and self-care by strengthening empowerment, promoting health and enhancing behaviours and therapeutic compliance, providing patients with the adequate i...advise on healthcare users' informed consentadvise on healthcare users' informed consentEnsure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.carry out preventative internal medicine interventionscarry out preventative internal medicine interventionsRecommend to patients, depending on their condition, preventive and therapeutic treatments such as the use of medications, lifestyle changes, modification of addictive behaviours, physical therapies, ...advise on mental healthadvise on mental healthAdvise persons of all ages and groups in terms of the health-promoting aspects of individual behaviour and institutions with regard to the personal, social and structural factors on physical and menta...promote healthy lifestylepromote healthy lifestyleProvide information to clients about the role of physical activity, modes of exercise and related services and the importance of healthy activities for daily living.apply massage therapyapply massage therapyApply massage therapy to relieve patient's pain by using various specialised techniques.accept own accountabilityaccept own accountabilityAccept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
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