Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manage treatment
- Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
- Explain how treatment is delivered and managed to the client
- Request client to monitor reactions and contact practitioner as required
- Ensure consent for treatment
- Provide shiatsu according to the treatment plan
- Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary
- Clearly explain time, location and content of future sessions to the client
- Fully document recommendations
- Apply therapeutic techniques
- Apply manual perpendicular pressure directed from the hara to the body
- Utilise the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment
- Ensure the shiatsu treatment incorporates contact with all major body regions within a reasonable time frame
- Position the client correctly to optimise their comfort and support while allowing optimum application of techniques
- Maintain appropriate postures to ensure a controlled distribution of body weight throughout the treatment
- Maintain client-focused attention throughout the treatment session
- Ensure treatment sequence, location and degree of pressure applied is determined by assessment indications
- Advise and resource the client
- Educate client in relevant and practical techniques for promotion and maintenance of optimum health
- Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language
- Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client
- Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client
- Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment wherever possible
- Review treatment