APPLICATIONS OPEN: CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE NEWCASTLE COURSE
A transformational programme for Zenthai Shiatsu practitioners.
1. A deep dive into the mystery of the Chinese Version of the 5 elements and how it can be utilised to vitalise our interconnected relationship with life.
2. Learn the skill of floor based bodywork from various modalities- to effectively deal with issues in the musculo - skeletal system
3. Use movement as an intelligent art to ‘ unfix ‘ the body and mind from restricted and conditioned patterns that limit us in every way.
4. Develop an articulate conversation with the body that allows it to feel safe , release the tension and move towards freedom.
The course is divided into seven four-day modules plus student clinic/graduation.
The dates for our 2025 programme are:
Advanced 1 :: April 17 - 20th
Elements 1 :: May 22 - 25th
Advanced 2 :: June 19 - 22nd
Remedial 1 :: July 17 - 20th
Elements 2 :: September 4 - 7th
Remedial 2:: October 9 - 12th
Traditional Therapies :: November 6 - 9th
Student Clinic & Graduation :: Nov 27 - 30th
Each intensive workshop focuses on aspects of structural and energetic bodywork, aligned with Traditional Chinese Medicine and the 12 Threads of Zenthai Shiatsu. The modules cover Advanced techniques, Remedial bodywork that is influenced by osteopathy, Elemental theory and Traditional therapies such as moxabustion and cupping.
We begin each day embodying qualities through movement-based practice. Combined delivery of theory and practice, each class runs from 8:30 → 4:30pm.
The course has been designed by the founder of Zenthai Shiatsu Gwyn Williams, we embody an approach that is heart based, joyful, and influenced by a wide range of world class teachers and experts in the fields of Zen Shiatsu, Traditional Thai Massage, Osteopathy, Wuo Thai, Acro Yoga and Yoga.
Sonia and a great support team of passionate and experienced therapists will be guiding the journey.
“Sonia is a highly experienced facilitator and therapist.
She meets students where they are at, and creates a supportive environment for them to stretch themselves into the learning.”
For those wishing to apply for the 9 month programme. Click this link - APPLICATIONS NEWCASTLE 2025
Please Note: The Level One Course is a pre-requisite to the programme.
What students share about their experience?
“Therapist training in Newcastle with Sonny and the assistants was magical. Through one of the most difficult of years with lockdowns and restricted travel Sonia made sure our training stayed on track with fluidity and grace and we managed to graduate before Christmas! The connections that I made with the Newcastle crew was awesome. Having community so close to home in Sydney is so so special.
Thank you Sonny keep bringing the magic!
Can’t wait to meet more new therapists.”
Hannah More - Retreat Facilitator, Sydney
“This course has been the next greatest level up that has launched me into a deeper awareness and understanding of myself. It has been a safe and welcoming container to lay all aspects of myself out in the open and to show them gentle kindness. It has helped me re-define community. To feel what it truly means to open up, surrender and be vulnerable in front of others. It has shown me a new way of opening my heart to others, and the boundless joy that comes from it. Words cannot encapsulate what this experience has done for me. The identity I carried with me when I walked into this course is far from the energy I’m embodying now.”
- Krystel Spurway, Outdoor Adventure Guide
“The Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist Course with Sonia exceeded my high expectations. Her deep genuine care that we really understand is very moving and motivating. Sonia is definitely one of the top 3 best teachers I have ever had - and I had many.
The caring and sharing within the group is so supportive and transformative and lasts beyond the end of the course. There were so many surprises, discoveries and insights. I came out a happier person than I was when I went in. I'm really enjoying having this confidence in giving Zenthai to help my friends. I am thinking of doing the course again because it was sooo much fun.”
Mich Poppinghaus - Sleep Doctor, Newcastle