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What Element or energy-phase do you think might be indicated by each of the following and

which organ might be involved?

would you consider the condition mor kyo or more jitsu?

what meridian/s would you consider treating, and

how?

why?

what suggestions/recommendations might you be ready to make if asked by your Participant?

has asthma attacks in the evening

craves sweets and cakes in the afternoon

wakes to pee in the night

depressed in autumn

angry in spring

has difficulty making decisions

is really impatient

aching muscles

gets joint injuries when playing sports

red nose

inflamed ears

dry scabby cheeks

pimples and excsiive hair around the mouth

sore throat

depressed in springtime

miserable on a bright summer day

afraid of cold

afraid of heat

angry in autumn

happy all the time

worries all the time

Assessment

The Intermediate Assessment Requirement is for you to be able to demonstrate knowledge and present treatment notes describing application of theories and concepts to individual conditions

For Advanced Assessment the requirement is to be able to

• Explain the concepts of Yin and Yang, Five Elements,
• Draw conclusions justifying the relevance of theoretical frameworks to the safe and appropriate delivery of Shiatsu
• Evaluate the relationship between Meridians and Organs relevant to the safe and appropriate delivery of Shiatsu
• Demonstrate clear overall understanding of applications of relevant Oriental medical theory to western anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Explain relationship between western and Oriental frameworks
• Interpret Meridian theory in the context of Shiatsu
• Present case studies and treatment notes demonstrating application of theories and concepts to individual cases and conditions

Module Completion: please have your Tutor validate this Module in your Course Manual when you have completed your meridian LEARNING-TREATMENTS