SHIATSU MEDICINE ACADEMY LIMITED

What SHIATSU MEDICINE ACADEMY LIMITED does

SHIATSU MEDICINE ACADEMY LIMITED is a Private Limited Company incorporated in May 2024 in Northern Ireland (registration NI715403), operating a professional online education center under the brand "Shiatsu Medicine Academy." Its core offering is the "Curso Shiatsu Medicina," an online certification course that combines the therapeutic touch of Shiatsu with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic techniques and therapeutic indications. The curriculum integrates theory and practice and culminates in an official certification documenting training hours, technique proficiency, and positive evaluation, positioned to meet legal requirements for non-regulated therapies in Portugal and internationally.

The company operates a single-product, digital-first stack. Courses, digital content, and certifications are distributed globally through the company's own website (shiatsumedicina.com) with all payment processing handled exclusively by Hotmart as a PCI-DSS compliant intermediary, supplemented by Stripe and PayPal payment options. Physical goods (books, study kits) and live workshops/consultations form secondary revenue streams. The platform integrates standard web tooling (WordPress-based website, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, YouTube embeds) but has no disclosed AI/ML, mobile app, or proprietary software product.

Commercialization is event-driven: a free 4-class online event ("Semana Terapeuta de Sucesso") serves as the top-of-funnel customer acquisition mechanism, feeding prospects into the paid course and a "Lista de Espera" waitlist. Customer segments include aspiring holistic therapists, health-challenged individuals seeking self-healing, already-qualified therapists seeking formal certification, and qualified professionals abroad, primarily across Portuguese-speaking markets. The company is founder/owner-operated, bootstrapped with no external investment, and lists André Mendes as Data Protection Officer.

Name

SHIATSU MEDICINE ACADEMY LIMITED

Legal name

SHIATSU MEDICINE ACADEMY LIMITED

Website

https://shiatsumedicina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SHIATSU MEDICINE ACADEMY LIMITED is an online professional education center that trains and certifies Shiatsu Medicine therapists worldwide, combining Shiatsu touch therapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostics to serve aspiring and qualified holistic practitioners, primarily across Portuguese-speaking markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Holistic Therapy Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADAHAJ

Shiatsu & Thai Massage (Eastern Modalities)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Massage Therapy & Bodywork

SECONDARYHSALAEAH

Shiatsu Massage

Home & Personal Services/Personal Care & Beauty Services/Massage Therapy Services

Keywords

• Shiatsu therapy training
• Online holistic courses
• Professional certification
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Therapeutic touch education

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Online Courses and Digital Content: The company sells online courses combining theory and practice, preparing students for a career in Shiatsu Medicine. Payments are processed exclusively through the Hotmart platform, which acts as a certified intermediary for commercial transactions.
2. Professional Certification: Certification official from Shiatsu Medicine Academy that validates training hours, technique proficiency, and positive evaluation/graduation of the student, meeting legal requirements for non-regulated therapies in Portugal and abroad.
3. Physical Products: Physical goods such as books and study kits, dispatched to customers with tracking available.
4. Workshops and Scheduled Services: Consultations and scheduled workshops available as part of the training and therapeutic services offered.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SHIATSU MEDICINE ACADEMY LIMITED operates as a professional education center delivering online training that combines the therapeutic touch of Shiatsu with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic techniques and therapeutic indications. Its core offering is the 'Curso Shiatsu Medicina', an online course that integrates theory and practice and prepares students to obtain an official professional certification enabling them to practice Shiatsu therapy in Portugal and abroad.

Product overview

Shiatsu Medicine Academy is a professional education center offering a unified product portfolio centered on Shiatsu Medicina training and certification. The core offering is the 'Curso Shiatsu Medicina', a comprehensive online certification course that combines Shiatsu therapeutic touch with Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostics. This is complemented by the free 'Semana Terapeuta de Sucesso' introductory event that serves as both a marketing funnel and foundational training. The company also provides a professional certification credential upon course completion, enabling graduates to practice Shiatsu therapy internationally. All products are delivered online with theory and practice integrated dynamically.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curso Shiatsu Medicina Online professional certification course combining Shiatsu therapeutic touch with Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic techniques and therapeutic indications. Integrates theory and practice dynamically and prepares students to obtain official certification enabling practice as a Shiatsu Medicina therapist in Portugal and abroad. Sold in cohorts via the shiatsumedicina.com website with payment processing through Hotmart.
• Semana Terapeuta de Sucesso Free 100% online 4-class introductory event teaching participants to become Shiatsu therapists for themselves, their families, and patients. Acts as both an educational introduction to the Shiatsu Medicina method and the primary acquisition funnel into the paid certification course.
• Certificação Profissional Shiatsu Medicina Official professional certification credential issued by Shiatsu Medicine Academy upon completion of the Curso Shiatsu Medicina. Documents training hours, technique proficiency, and positive evaluation/graduation, meeting legal requirements for practice of non-regulated therapies in Portugal and abroad.
• Physical products (books and study kits) Physical goods including books and study kits supporting the Shiatsu Medicina course, dispatched to customers with tracking available through the company's e-commerce operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum 3 consultations required for treatment efficacy (with weekly or biweekly intervals)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HotmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationHotmart is the exclusive payment processing and e-commerce platform for SHIATSU MEDICINE ACADEMY LIMITED. It handles all orders and payments, processes them securely in compliance with PCI-DSS standards, and provides multiple payment methods subject to regional availability. Hotmart also delivers digital content access to customers. The partnership is fundamental to the company's revenue operations.
• TUDOB2B LTDminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTUDOB2B LTD is the company's legal consultation partner, based at Office 5261, 58 Peregrine Road, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3SZ, United Kingdom. They were consulted in the development of the company's consolidated legal documents, including the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms and Conditions, and Cancellation Policy. The company also uses their contact details (phone: +447458148771) for legal and compliance matters.
• Facebook PixelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacebook Pixel is used for tracking conversions and enabling targeted advertising campaigns. It collects data on user interactions with advertisements and demographic information, with a retention period of 180 days.
• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)minorOthersICO is the UK's independent data protection regulatory authority. The company is registered with ICO under number ZB893864 (valid from 30 April 2025 to 29 April 2026). The registration covers all data processing operations including customer/student data, employee data, supplier data, marketing communications, e-commerce operations, educational platforms, and social media activities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Shiatsu School Kientalerhof: Swiss-based international Shiatsu school offering certified training programs in multiple European countries. Comparable as a European Shiatsu school delivering professional certification, including online and blended formats, to an international student body.
• Shiatsu College (UK): UK-based Shiatsu training college offering professional practitioner certification, including online and in-person pathways. Comparable as a UK/English-speaking Shiatsu school competing for a similar student persona of aspiring holistic therapists seeking certification.
• Ohashi Institute: Long-established international Shiatsu school founded by Ohashi, offering certification programs and continuing education for Shiatsu practitioners. Comparable as a global Shiatsu training brand with a proprietary methodology and professional certification product.
• European Shiatsu School: Amsterdam-based accredited Shiatsu training school offering professional certification programs across Europe. Directly comparable as an online and in-person Shiatsu therapy school targeting aspiring practitioners with a similar certification-led business model.

Regional players

• School of Natural Therapies: Portugal/Portuguese-language-focused natural therapy training provider offering certifications in massage and holistic modalities. Comparable in target market (Portuguese-speaking aspiring therapists) and in product (online vocational certification) but broader than Shiatsu alone.
• Elemental Energies School of Massage: UK-based school offering professional massage and bodywork training, including Eastern modalities, with certification pathways. Comparable as a UK-registered vocational training provider in massage/bodywork certification targeting career changers and aspiring therapists.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global online learning marketplace hosting thousands of mass-market courses including Shiatsu, massage, and TCM-related instruction. Comparable as a low-cost online distribution channel for Shiatsu training content, but competes on price rather than professional certification.

Others

• Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT): UK-based professional association that accredits training courses and registers holistic therapists, including Shiatsu practitioners. Comparable as a potential accreditation body and competitor-adjacent gatekeeper whose standards may influence how Shiatsu Medicine Academy's certification is perceived in regulated markets.
• Hotmart: Latin America-originated digital products platform used by thousands of infoproduct creators for course hosting, payment processing, and affiliate distribution. Comparable as the underlying platform and ecosystem that powers Shiatsu Medicine Academy's monetization, and a source of adjacent peers selling holistic-therapy courses on the same marketplace.

Emerging players

• International Academy of Holistic Therapies: Online holistic therapy training provider offering certifications across multiple bodywork and energy modalities, including Shiatsu-adjacent content. Comparable as an online-only certification business monetizing career-change students through a funnel-and-course model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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