National Shiatsu Federations

The national Shiatsu Federations develop and guarantee the identity of Shiatsu and the quality of the vocational training and of the professional practice in their country.

• They define Shiatsu and its position in their national society and culture.
• They define the professional profile of Shiatsu and the competences which have to be gained in the training.
• They guarantee for the quality of the vocational training and the teachers.
• They support and guarantee for the quality of their members by demanding them to keep adequate standards.
• They define a Code of Ethics and guarantee that its goals and principles are respected by their members, and that violations will be sanctioned.
• They have the goal of Shiatsu achieving the status of a recognized profession.