23/02/2026
Hi everyone,
Just a reminder that the Moxa course in Melbourne will begin in 3 weeks.
I will be following up this email with a video of the recent webinar I gave for the Shiatsu College on moxa, as well as the Book Launches in Melbourne and Sydney through China Books for the new book I have co-authored on Dr. Manaka’s protocols as well as the date of release.
Regards,
Paul
This is an event organised by Australian Shiatsu College (ASC).
Please contact ASC directly via
info@australianshiatsucollege.edu.au or (03) 9387 1161
for any enquiries.
Dear Practitioners & Students,
Discover the Therapeutic Effects of Moxa Through Hands-On Training
Have you ever wondered if there was more to moxibustion than simply holding a stick over a point? There is an entire therapeutic world waiting to be discovered.
In Japan, moxibustion is a distinct healing art with its own licensing, separate from acupuncture or bodywork. This comprehensive four-weekend intensive offers what few practitioners ever experience—authentic instruction in both traditional burning and modern smokeless techniques to incorporate the therapeutic effects of Moxa.
Under the expert guidance of Paul Movsessian, whose decades of training with Japan’s master practitioners provides unparalleled depth, you’ll develop practical skills through extensive supervised hands-on training—transforming theoretical knowledge into clinical confidence.
Beyond the Stick:
A Rare Opportunity for Clinical Mastery
Traditional Japanese Moxibustion Therapy Workshop Series
with Paul Movsessian
This comprehensive four-weekend intensive offers what few practitioners ever experience—authentic instruction in both traditional burning and modern smokeless techniques from Japan's rich healing tradition.
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This rare educational opportunity delivers:
Hands-On Mastery: Extensive supervised practical training focusing on clinical application rather than just theory
Unique Techniques: Several Japanese methods rarely taught in Australia
Comprehensive Approach: Both traditional burning and smokeless options for diverse clinical settings
Direct Lineage Knowledge: Techniques from multiple Japanese masters, including Fukaya, Hirato, Sakmoto, and other renowned moxibustionists
Clinical Readiness: Complete systems for constitutional treatment and symptom-specific applications
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Paul Movsessian has been in practice since 1986, having lived and worked in Australia and the USA. His interest in the Japanese style of acupuncture and moxibustion lead him to be trained by many various teachers learning a wide range of treatment techniques.
Paul has lectured for many years in the USA, Canada, and New Zealand and brought the foundations of the Japanese styles to Australia in 1997.
Paul has had the privilege of studying in Japan over many years under the guidance of some of the greatest teachers in various styles. Training in the Toyohari system of Meridian Therapy under the guidance of such teachers as Akihiro Takai, Shuho Taniuchi, Koryo Nakada, Shozo Takahashi, and Toshio Yanagish*ta. Paul was instrumental in the founding of the Toyohari system in Australasia and was the past President of the Australasian Branch of the Toyohari Association, a Registered Academic Practitioner and a qualified teacher before retiring from the Toyohari Association.
He has also had the privilege of studying under Kiiko Matsumoto, Stephen Birch, Junko Ida, Fukushima Tetsuya, Takayoshi Ogawa, Yashikawa Masako, who has developed the Yin Yang Taikyoku method, Sugiyama Isao, a classical acupuncturist and various other teachers from Japan.
Currently, Paul is running a successful clinic in the Blue Mountains and lecturing extensively to practitioners sharing many new treatment strategies and skills to integrate within their practice and produce powerful clinical results.
For more information, contact
Australian Shiatsu College
Postal Address: PO Box 121, Hurstbridge VIC 3099
(03) 9387 1161
info@australianshiatsucollege.edu.au
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